Ultimate Beverage Challenge 87 points – A soft and muted nose leads to an incredibly smooth and dry palate. A first impression of subtle vanilla sweetness leads to a lingering and bone dry finish. The liquid is light in body and crystal clear in appearance (Apr 2014) 2010 Ministry of Rum Tasting Competition Gold 2010 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Bronze Beverage Testing Institute 4.5 Clear. Nice melange of coconut, roasted nuts, cream, and banana aromas and flavors with a dry light-to-medium body and a smooth finish. A good base for cocktails. 2011 Ministry of Rum Tasting Competition Silver 2011 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Silver Wine Enthusiast Magazine 4.4 Made using a blend of rums aged up to three years, this smooth, silver rum shows forward coconut notes and is made for mixing.