Finding single samples is quite confusing and tiresome, and for me it is difficult to collect a good representative collection of rum samples from e.g. a region or country or distillery to taste the differences head-to-head. Does anyone know of a beginners/novice level introductory sample collection to for example Jamaican rum, or Guyana rum?
If not, then if I would like to find a broad representative collection of samples from let’s say Jamaica, which 10 rum samples are a must-buy on that list?
Gerneral advices for a must buy list are a tricky thing as it depends massively on your preferences. So I recommend to try as many samples and make your own decision of what should be on your must buy list.
Many of us may help you with some samples - take a look here: “Offering Samples”
The precisely selected samples are unique. You ask about Guyana but it matters if you want El Dorado basic range, the Rare Collection, or the stuff from independent bottlers. For me, every bottle is different. I think rum has evolved rapidly and “benchmarks” are kind of blurry now.
