The Bottom Line
Unlike most rums, which are produced from molasses, 10 Cane Rum begins with fresh pressed sugar cane grown specifically for the purpose in Trinidad. The result is a very clean, airy, yet velvety rum, best compared to an aged cachaca. For the price of $30, 10 Cane is a great deal - one that imparts an aire of class and excellence in a fine spirit without breaking the bank.
Pros
- A well-rounded rum that is not overly sweet like those made with molasses.
- Lively and velvety, perfect for any mixed drink.
Cons
- None
Description
- Rum produced in Trinidad from fresh, first pressed sugar cane.
- Distilled in small batches in French pot stills and aged for 6 months in French oak barrels.
- Imported by Moet Hennessy USA, New York, NY
- 40% alc/vol (80 proof)
- Retails for around $30/ 750ml bottle
Guide Review - 10 Cane Rum
10 Cane quickly became one of my new favorite rums when I was introduced to it because it is not too sweet like many others. This makes it perfect for cocktails, especially if you're going for a sweet, but not too sweet drink. The short aging of 10 Cane also adds a pleasant oak note that contributes to the balance. Overall, this is great rum with all of the aspects one would look for in the spirit and it begs to be mixed. Try this one out in a Daiquiri, Mojito, Between the Sheets or even an Anejo Highball; in any rum cocktail where a medium-bodied rum can shine without being covered up by too many flavors.
Tasting Notes:
The nose is luscious and inviting, with notes of pear and apple along with hints of vanilla and caramel. The sweet, warming and velvety palate is everything a good rum should be and has an underlying taste of honey and citrus. The finish is long and portrays pure sugar cane to perfection with a sweet, oaky snap.
10 Cane Cocktails:
