Marque Reserve Exxtra Anejo Rum is a new rum offering from Golden Age Spirits based in the East Coast of the US. We recently received an attractive bottle of Marque Rum – a blend of rums from the cane fields of Barbados, Panama and Dominican Republic. Each of the individual rums in Marque Reserve are aged 8-10 years in the Caribbean before the final blend is produced. The final product has no sugar in it nor any artificial additives.
This is a sponsored post with Golden Age Spirits although all opinions expressed in this post are based on our personal experience with Marque Reserve Rum.
Drink Rum AND Protect Our Oceans? Count us in!
We were also attracted to the initiative that Golden Age Spirits created called Clean 7 Seas. According to Bill Atkinson, Golden Age Spirits CEO and Co-Founder, every bottle sold helps protect our oceans. Golden Age Spirits not only supports several ocean conservation organizations that prevent plastic pollution, preserves sharks and restores coral reefs, they strive to do their best to not increase pollution by creating bottles and packaging that is ethically sourced and completely plastic free. Read more about Clean 7 Seas and how they are supporting ocean conservation here.
The Rum for Bourbon Drinkers
In their promotional material, Marque Reserve, which is aged in bourbon barrels, was said to be “the” rum for bourbon drinkers. As one of us here at Rum Therapy also appreciates a good bourbon, we were excited to explore this flavor profile.
The Bottle
Marque Reserve has a great look. The shape, cork and label took us back to the era of pirates and rum, but with a cool, contemporary touch.
We took a ton of photos of the bottle before opening to preserve the unopened bottle look, all the while wondering what we were about to taste. There was a thick melted wax cap that covered the cork that was affixed quite firmly. After fumbling around, trying to remove the wax, we poured some in a glass and began our tasting.
The Experience
The anticipation was worth it. Marque Reserve is interesting. Different than anything we’ve tried. We worried that it might be a bit harsh due to the slightly higher alcohol content (45% ABV), but it quickly smoothed into a very nice combination of vanilla/toffee balanced with a pleasant toasted oak taste. It received the stamp of approval from the bourbon guy here too.
Recommendations
We think you’ll find that this is a great sipper for those of you that prefer rums with no added sweetener. We enjoyed it most without ice to maximize the flavors. It also worked very well in this Winter Marque Cocktail, as well as this Rum Old-Fashioned.
How to Score a Bottle!
Marque Reserve can be ordered online in most states from their website (Order Online) or through the retailers also listed on their site (Find a Store).
If you’re looking for a great holiday gift for the serious rum lover on your list, this could be it!
For more information on Marque Reserve Rum and their Clean 7 Seas initiative visit them through the links below:
Golden Age Spirits Website
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Looking forward to trying in Canada soon.