This one is particularly versatile as recipes go because you can make different selections for each of the three spirits, and every combination will be a little different. A neutral vodka will allow the cherry and hazelnut flavors to shine the strongest, but you can always play with flavored vodkas to add something extra! Hazelnut Dark and Stormy If you’re looking for a rum to rival some of the very best single malt whiskies, then this is truly it. Hampden has set itself apart in the world of high-end, connoisseur-led rums. Its flavour profile is bold, dry and highly complex at first, full of liquorice and woody spice, which leads into a surprising and delicious tropical fruitiness, full of mango, vanilla and a touch of passion fruit. Outstanding. Alc 46% The blind tasting was split between four groups of tasters due to the number of entries, with the first panel comprising: Bryan Rodriguez, wine and spirits buyer, Harvey Nichols; Sara Jane Eichler, founder of the Negroni Club UK; and Nicola Carruthers, deputy editor of The Spirits Business, who chaired the panel. This cookie is set by Rubicon Project to control synchronization of user identification and exchange of user data between various ad services.

Colour – “The pale gold colour of the Prosecco turns golden once the Caramel and Hazelnut Rum is added.” A perfect pairing for a chocolate trifle or even the humble Christmas pudding. Old Mother Hunt, based in Scotland, has seasoned its rum with ethically sourced coffee and cocoa beans, which bring a darker, richer distinctly after-dinner vibe to your glass. Alc 40% One way to enjoy hazelnut is to mix it with other nuts. This can be done in a simple mix of equal parts hazelnut and another nut, or in a more complex mix with different types of nuts. Hazelnut goes well with both sweet and savory mixes. Belgrove bagged a Master for its Hazelnut Rum, and for anyone who loves the indulgent flavours of Nutella and Ferrero Rocher, this tot is a must-have that happens to make for a perfectly indulgent Espresso Martini.Colour – “After both the Prosecco and Vodka had been combined, the pale gold had a hint of pink to it.”

This short, creamy drink is perfect to make for the masses as it’s both easy and boozy! It’s perfect for a birthday celebration, but there’s no shame in making the drink up simply because you love chocolate cake! At the end of the day, the judges whittled down the Master medal winners to find the stand out expression of the day, and it was this bottling that took home the Taste Master award for The Rum & Cachaça Masters 2023. Matured in an eclectic mix of casks, this rum spent the first three years of its life in Bourbon casks, before moving to rioja barrels for six months, and then Islay whisky casks for a final three months. With smoky notes that break away to a medley of fruits and spices, this is a great sipping rum that slaps in an Old Fashioned.Aroma – “The Cranberries and Pears have come together this Christmas Season to create a delightful aroma with the Cinnamon giving it a little sweeter touch.” Another option is to mix it with other flavors. You can mix it with chocolate syrup, caramel syrup, or mint syrup. You can also mix it with fruit liqueurs, such as banana liqueur or melon liqueur. Method: Fill a glass with ice, add the Goslings Gold Seal Rum, lemonade and ginger beer. Slap 3-4 mint leaves to release the oils, add to the glass and stir. Garnish with a lemon wedge and a few mint leaves.