Rating 92
Style
Produced In England
ABV 43%
Availability Year Round
Price $46.00 
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Reviewed 2021-06-23

Equiano Light Review

British-owned Equiano Rum honors history and gives to great causes — two very worthy reasons for buying this bottle alone. But the spirit more than succeeds by its own merits. Made using a blend of Caribbean and African rums, it draws you in with attractive vanilla and tropical fruit aromas. The palate is lively, energetic, and serves a mix of fresh fruit and sweet notes. We love it in cocktails.

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Equiano Light
British-owned Equiano Rum honors history and gives to great causes — two very worthy reasons for buying this bottle alone. But the spirit more than succeeds by its own merits. Made using a blend of Caribbean and African rums, it draws you in with attractive vanilla and tropical fruit aromas. The palate is lively, energetic, and serves a mix of fresh fruit and sweet notes. We love it in cocktails.

Reviewed On: 06-23-2021
92
POINTS
Equiano Light
British-owned Equiano Rum honors history and gives to great causes — two very worthy reasons for buying this bottle alone. But the spirit more than succeeds by its own merits. Made using a blend of Caribbean and African rums, it draws you in with attractive vanilla and tropical fruit aromas. The palate is lively, energetic, and serves a mix of fresh fruit and sweet notes. We love it in cocktails.

Reviewed On: 06-23-2021