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Bumbu XO Rum, 70cl

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On the nose it's very bready and buttery, there's a pastry like aroma, alongside bananas and maple syrup. Very sweet, tropical fruitiness along with a yeasty, bready sensation. Very nice indeed. A Cognac’s age is the most important factor in determining its quality. VS (Very Special), VSOP (Very Special Old Pale), and XO (Extra Old) are all used to refer to the age of a cognac. The more aged a Cognac, the smoother and more complex its flavor will be. It is especially prized when it has been aged for at least 40 years. Finished in Spanish sherry casks, Bumbu XO reveals a dark mahogany color when poured into a glass. The smell is quite pleasant and atypical for a rum. Like other aged rums, Bumbu XO is best sipped neat or on ice. Like that, you can enjoy the complexity and taste the notes from the Sherry cask finish. A bouquet of orange, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg dominates, and a light oak aroma is present. The Sherry cask finish is also quite pronounced, and the rum contains strong notes of roasted nuts.

The reason is simple: the original Bumbu version has a low alcohol content of 35% ABV and contains a lot of sugar. That made the liquor more of a rum liqueur than a traditional rum. The sweet taste and intense flavors of vanilla and banana emphasize this even more. Nose: Hints of spicy oak on the nose, with guava, a little desiccated coconut and dried banana. Buttery. Sounds good, but how do the new bottlings fare? Let’s taste (including a comparison against a 2008 vintage bottle of Mount Gay Extra Old).Bumbu and Bumbu XO are two completely different products. The latter is distilled in Panama instead of Barbados, contains more alcohol (40% ABV to 35% ABV), is aged longer (18 years instead of 15), and is drier than the sweet Bumbu Rum. Brugal is another Dominican rum, and its core 1888 expression is double aged in both bourbon and sherry casks (kind of like many single malt whiskies) to develop its flavors. The number 1888 refers to the year in which Andres Brugal founded the brand, and more than 130 years later it’s still going strong. There are some less expensive expressions to try like the Extra Viejo, and of course there are ultra-premium rums to sip as well. Andres Brugal, named after the founder, was a limited release of less than 500 bottles that blended together some of the distillery’s rarest reserves. And the brand-new Colección Visionaria was matured in a special cask seasoned by toasting Dominican cacao beans to add notes of spice and dark chocolate. This rum is slightly dry, full of chocolate and nutty notes, and is an all-around fantastic sipping spirit. This premium XO version is not distilled at West Indies Rum Distillery in Barbados Barbados (like Bumbu original) but in Panama. The resulting rum then ages up to 18 years in former Bourbon barrels. In the final step, the sugar cane spirit is refined by aging in Spanish White Oak Sherry Casks. The rum from this new Grenadian distillery might be some of the most interesting and challenging that you’ve ever tried. Renegade, founded by Waterford Whisky’s Mark Reynier, makes rum in the style of rhum agricole by using sugarcane juice instead of molasses. The distillery released several pre-cask expressions of unaged rums, each focused on the terroir of a specific farm that the cane was harvested from (some barrel-aged versions are on the way as well). Don’t expect the sweet, molasses, caramel flavors of your typical Caribbean rum–these are savory, spicy, citrusy, and completely unique, which will prove to be very satisfying to anyone who wants to really nerd out on the category. Very rich and smooth in the mouth, almost creamy. There's a little spicy tingle on the tongue with a deep vanilla sweetness. A cinnamon topped creme brulee springs to mind.

If you're new to Bumbu Rum, try them one by one to discover the differences between both spirits and find your favorite. On ice The intricate detailing on the label and cap exudes elegance, with silver cross accents that catch the light and draw the eye. The deep amber hue of the rum inside contrasts beautifully with the bottle's dark tones. I almost liked the Original Bumbu rum, but for me it had far too much banana, so I only gave that a 3. It was an otherwise great rum. I had hoped this would be more like the Original Bumbu without the banana flavor, but it's not that at all. :-( According to Javelle Taft, bar manager at Death & Co.’s East Village outpost, it’s important to remember the origins of rum when considering the spirit today, something that certain brands are actively striving to do. “Rum was birthed out of colonialism and slave labor,” he says. “Since the turn of the century, Caribbean island style rum producers are working hard to reset the tragic history of where rum is today, in comparison to how it started.” It is a fair bit drier. There is a touch of oak and a little bit of spice. Traces of ginger and little cinnamon. It’s very very short finish wise."Bumbu Rum Company is pleased to announce Bumbu XO, a small-batch ultra-premium rum aged up to 18 years in bourbon barrels and finished in white oak sherry barrels from Andalusia, Spain. Bumbu XO is distilled and aged at a 120-year old Panamanian distillery and proudly uses only local sugarcane and pure spring water.

Bacardi may be the biggest distillery in Puerto Rico, but Destileria Serralles makes what might be the most popular rum as far as the locals are concerned–Don Q. This inexpensive rum is named after Don Quixote and has been around since the end of Prohibition. The brand has a slew of different expressions, including an añejo that is a blend of rum aged from three to ten years, a couple of single barrel releases, and an interesting Vermouth Cask Finish that spends four to six weeks in Italian oak vermouth barrels after aging in American oak for five to eight years. Two new cask-finished expressions were released last spring, rums that were given secondary maturation periods in port and zinfandel wine barrels. And if you’re more into flavored rum, this summer saw the arrival of Don Q Naranja which was aged for 18 months in oak barrels and then infused with orange flavor. I read good review after good review for this rum and I have to say it doesn't live up to my hIgh expectations.But, they are worth the extra cost as they bring a unique level of quality and flavor that can’t be found in other types of spirits. Xo rum is an excellent choice for a special occasion or when you want to enjoy a high-quality rum experience. What Is A Xo Rum?

Last but not least, we tasted the XO rum in an Old Fashioned to highlight the flavors of the spirit. Sweetened with Demerara syrup and balanced with Angostura bitters, we served the drink over a large ice cube garnished with an orange peel. The result was stunning as I enjoyed every sip of this Caribbean twist on a classic Old Fashioned. Maybe I would reduce the amount of syrup next time (I used 2 bar spoons). Bottle Design Bumbu got its start as a spiced rum, with cane sugar sourced from throughout Latin America and distilled in Barbados before being spiced up to pair with your bottle of cola.XO cognac is more mature and has a distinct flavor profile compared to VSOP. The 4-year aging process of VSOP cognacs results in a product that is less complex, with fewer nuances and aromas. XO’s 10 year aging process creates a spirit that is far more sophisticated and has bolder flavoring profiles. XO’s long aging process allows the subtle flavor nuances of the spirit to truly shine through. Although VSOP may be suitable for some occasions, XO cognac is often considered to be a superior product due to its balance, complexity and depth of flavors.

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