Pyrat Rum Xo Reserve

Pros: Smooth, sweet, rich, dark, complex.

Cons: I don't have an endless supply of it.

The Bottom Line: Have you been tempted by Demon Rum? Try Pyrat, the temptation only gets stronger.

Review: Just goes to show why children don't get to be cynics yet. Pyrat XO is an all around, truly fine Rum, and I'm not just saying this because I had some for breakfast. I first discovered it on recommendation from a BevMo employee who I trusted because ...

Pros: Distinct, pure flavor that is hard to dislike.

Cons: Not quite as complex of a flavor mix as some rum connoisseurs enjoy.

The Bottom Line: So much is fundamentally correct with this rum, it is very hard to pass up, if you love rum, trying Pyrat is a must!

Review: I have tried countless rums in every price point from Parrot Bay, Captain Morgan's Private Stock, Bacardi 8, to Zaya and Sea Wynde as well as many others not worth mentioning and Pryat XO Reserve is undoubtedly my favorite. The problem with many rums ...

Pros: Quality straight through. Reasonable price.

Cons: Get out of here...

Review: One of the better rums I've tried so far. There is a twin layered flavor, like orange or something on top of a sweet fresh rum taste. It tastes a bit like Carlisle Reef Rum, another very good rum. There is a pleasant flavor about it that I can't place ...

Pros: Wonderful flavor Exceptional value

Cons: None

Review: Pyrat XO Reserve is produced in Anguilla, BWI by Anguilla Rums Ltd., and distributed by Patron, the famous maker of exceptional Tequilas. When you uncork the hand blown bottle, you will immediately notice the wonderful aroma of this premium rum. Pyrat ...

Pros: Smooth, very drinkable, subtle intense flavors, great value

Cons: Some may like a bolder dark rum

Review: My wife and I tried our first Pyrat Mojito at Amber in Danville, CA. It was so delicious, we had the bartender bring the bottle over to take a sip straight. It has become our favorite specialty rum on the rocks, which we also use for mixed drinks on ...

Pros: The purest, most intense rum flavor of any rum I've tried

Cons: So delicious that it is easy to overimbibe. Remember it IS 80 proof liquor.

Review: During a trip to Las Vegas, I stopped by the Rum Jungle bar within the Mandalay Bay hotel. They have 300 different rums stocked and ready for you to sample, and the Pyrats XO Reserve was recommended by the bartender. With one whiff, one taste, this ...

Pros: I do not have an endless supply!

Cons: I do not have an endless supply!

Review: Not only is this the finest rum (by far) I have had the pleasure of tasting, and I have tried many (my drink of choice), this is without a doubt the finest spirit of any kind I have experienced, including many single malts and cognacs. If Grand Marnier ...

Pros: Highly unique flavor and nose with tobacco notes.
Moderately priced for it's distinct flavor.
a mixlogists dream

Cons: cheap cork
poor standard dark rum substitute
slight burn on the nose and tongue

The Bottom Line: For rum enthuisiasts & those of you already have one or more bottles of dark rum in your bar, Pyrat is an excellent choice.

Others, try before you buy.

Review: I was excited to try Pyrat given it's high hype and ties to Patron which, Cafe XO aside, I find to offer a great line of liquor.Upon opening my bottle I was dissappointed to find the cork was extremely dry and actually crumbled upon ...