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188 tain Morgan, Barcardi, or Sailor Jerry. Rumson's Spiced Rum is a step up. Filled with vanilla and butterscotch fla- vors, the Spiced Rum, which finishes with a combination of nutmeg, cloves, and cinnamon, is Rumson's best seller. The spiced rum market is dominated by Captain Mor- gan and Bacardi. Combined, they own two-thirds of the rum market and account for 15 percent of all spirit sales in the United States. That is mammoth, but expected of corporate production: quantity is the modus operandi. Rumson's is quality and consistency. Currently, Rum- son's capacity lies between 30,000 and 50,000 six-pack boxes per year. They plan to quadruple this next year as they expand into other regions. The Coffee Flavored Rum is one that people typi- cally love or hate. It is a superior alternative to popular liqueurs such as Kahlúa. The nose of the former is remi- niscent of the latter, though it is far more robust. When it comes to piquancy, however, there is no comparison. Rumson's Coffee Flavored Rum, which is made with Columbian arabica coffee, is richer, fuller, and simply more succulent than Kahlúa. Rumsons.com is veracious in boasting: "As a mixed drink or neat, this spirit will please the most discerning palate. Rumson's Coffee Rum is smooth and sweet, with a warm roasted coffee flavor, a hint of vanilla, and a decadent buttery finish." Super- latives become euphemisms when trying to describe the flavor of this exquisite rum. It is strong, but hangs on the back of the tongue—warm and syrupy. It burns a bit, but is by no means overpowering. So am I a convert? After tasting the heaven that is Rumson's, I will certainly add it to my spirits of choice. If nothing else, Glass has made my palate far more ecumen- ical than it was before I met him. I am grateful. Amen. Boxers Rumson and Goliath were part of the inspiration for the entire rum-making venture. Opposite, Glass and Orne bottle the elixir for shipping. CO N TAC T Rumson's Rum rumsons.com