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Spiral Bumbu XO Rum

Bumbu
XO Rum
Reviews and Tasting Notes

Appearance / Color
Burnished
 
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Fruity nose with notes of toffee and vanilla and a spicy background.
 
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Citrus flavors are complemented by notes of raisins, coffee, toffee, vanilla and roasted oak.
 
Finish
Spicy finish with a coffee aftertaste.
Price:
$40.99
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Bumbu XO Rum is adored for its coffee, spicy, toffee and vanilla flavor notes.

This Rum is carefully distilled at Undisclosed distillery, Barbados.

Based on 261 votes, the average rating for Bumbu XO Rum is 8.1/10.

Top reviews for Bumbu XO Rum:

— Amazing flavor! One of my favorites!

— Delicious, smooth dry rum with fruit and Carmel notes. Very satisfying

— Love it! Kind of reminds me of a sweet Makers Mark? Super enjoyable to sip!
  • Category
    Rum
  • Style
    Rum
  • Region
    Panama
  • Country
    Barbados
  • Alcohol
    40%
  • Distillery
    Bumbu Distillery
  • Maturation
    Bourbon Barrels and White Oak Sherry Barrels

Bumbu XO Rum

(0.75l, 40% )


8.1/10
Ratings & Reviews
Member Reviews and Ratings of Bumbu XO Rum
Juan
Juan,
Nice rum, sweet, a little bit stronger than dos maderas....I liked it better after two sips.....Worth to try
 
Clint
Clint,
Excellent. Smoky notes of vanilla and orange with a silky mouth feel. Highly recommend.
 
John
John,
Good balance of sweet and smoke
 
James
James,
Amazing flavor! One of my favorites!
 
Lili
Lili,
Delicious, smooth dry rum with fruit and Carmel notes. Very satisfying
 
Steven
Steven,
Nice, mellow sipping rum. Slightly sweet, with a full round body and terrific nose. I would NEVER adulterate this with any mixers. Great just the way it is!
 
Kelly
Kelly,
Love it! Kind of reminds me of a sweet Makers Mark? Super enjoyable to sip!
 
Josh
Josh,
I'm more of a whiskey drinker, but the reason I gave it the full amount of stars is it is the best rum I have ever had. I've never drank rum neat, so I thought I would try it the way they suggested. Very smooth and easy to drink. Putting it up to my nose, I thought it was going to be really harsh. But it had no after burn.
 
Urban
Urban,
Sorry, not mine favorite taste of rum!
 
Jarod
Jarod,
Very good especially if you mix a little grape raspberry mix to it.
 
Jonathan
Jonathan,
A LOT less sweet than the original (which is more like a liqueur I used it to cook/bake with). I digress... This is a well balanced rum, not really complex nor has any kind of uniqueness IMO, making it a decent mixer or sipper.
 
Jay
Jay,
Absolutely fantastic RUM. I use to be a big RUM drinker but have switched to Bourbon and this is a great combination with flavorful traditional and rich RUM flavors and a nice Bourbon-like oak finish. Let some of my RUM friends try it as well and they could not believe the price of $40 for the quality they received. I've even had some people tell me that this is the best RUM they've ever had. Overall, absolutely outstanding RUM. The bottle is heavy and beautiful. I'm very impressed. Well done indeed.
 
Birse
Birse,
Nice and smooth. Great taste, no burn.. I take it both neat or with ice. Nice after dinner drink.
 
JUAN
JUAN,
Great rum neat or with chill cubes. Very bold and rich flavors that really make you have a nostalgic moment. The appearance of the bottle and the taste of the Rum is like a great marriage.
 
Douglas
Douglas,
The bottle is the best and only thing about rum. Coolest bottle ever. Our shipment literally tasted like it came out of a moldy barrel. Like actual mold flavor. Pouring it down the drain. yep - that bad.
 
William
William,
A very weak tasting rum. I was expecting a heavier dose of caramel and vanilla considering the lengthy aging. Its good, but not quite at the level of a good sipping rum.
 
Brian
Brian,
I’m really new to drinking rum neat, or even on the rocks (i.e.. not in a tropical mixed drink). I enjoy the vanilla nose, and toffee and coffee are two of the more enjoyable flavors I can pick out along with the oak, which surprised me. And like some others have said, the bottle is pretty cool.
 
Doug
Doug,
Really enjoyed this bottle. Has a nice spiciness and rich flavors. Felt like there wasn’t truly 750ml in it because it disappeared so fast.
 
Chad
Chad,
Great Rum to drink straight on the rocks. Warms the stomach and tastes great. Also comes in a really cool bottle. Two thumbs up 👍👍
 
George
George,
Very good sweet rum...either straight up or in a cocktail.
 
Ronan
Ronan,
So tasty and smooth to drink. Perfect sipping rum. Must try original bumbu to compare.
 
Nicholas
Nicholas,
Excellent rum, really enjoyed this!
 
Tharon
Tharon,
I really liked the regular Bumbu because of it's strong banana and caramel flavor, but the XO was better. It's smoother and less sickly than the regular Bumbu. It made for a better sipping rum.
 
Thomas
Thomas,
Definitely good Rum. Not as smooth or as easy to drink as the regular Bumbu. It is worth the money if you do want it, but I would save the few extra dollars and get the regular Bumbu.
 
Justin
Justin,
Delicious and smooth. Perfect for sipping over ice. Nice notes of toffee, vanilla, Carmel with a little spice. This is what a bourbon drinker drinks on vacation.
 
Jerry
Jerry,
Fantastic! Great sweet to boozy mix with the sugar and carmel you want in a rum, yet the smoothness you want to sip it on ice. well played!
 
Cody
Cody,
Definitely one of the best runs I’ve had
 
Stuart
Stuart,
Very enjoyable, has that sweetness that I want sometimes. Smooth
 
guest
guest,
Love it!
 
Jonathan
Jonathan,
love it. One of the best. Banana funk, smooth, drink any style (straight, rocks, or cocktail).
 
Kevin
Kevin,
Delicious. On the sweet side but very enjoyable.
 
Michael
Michael,
Smooth and flavorful, but have had better at a cheaper price.
 
Chalecha
Chalecha,
One of the smoothest Rums that has ever hit my palate. Smooth with the right amount of kick. One square cube and a nice glass = paradise.
 
Austin
Austin,
I prefer the original lighter Bumbu
 
Mat
Mat,
Really prominent lemon notes on the nose with some caramel coming through too. Initial citrus hit on the palate but toffee and oak notes come through as well.
 
Michael
Michael,
Good rum, but I wouldn't consider it a sipping rum like others I have tried
 
Ray
Ray,
Extremly smooth
 
Jason
Jason,
Not as good as the original
 
Pat
Pat,
Definite flavor of coffee. Hints of vanilla. Little more spice than I enjoyed, but very flavorful drink.
 
Robert
Robert,
We absolutely love this rum. It goes well by itself, on the rocks, or mixed with a cola. The XO is just a bit more smooth than the regular version. We have people that call themselves “Non-rum” types try it and each time they love it. Highly recommended.
 
Seon
Seon,
Spice at first. Sweeter as is goes down
 
Nicholas
Nicholas,
Definitely too sweet to mix, but great for sipping when a sweeter liquor is what you want.
 
Jim
Jim,
The rum was great, Both Bumbus mix well with anything. This one was is better hust on the rock.
 
Marc
Marc,
Great sipping rum! Very tasty and smooth. Vanilla notes, allspice, and nutmeg. Original and XO very delicious and highly recommended.
 
Galen
Galen,
WOW just as good as the other one.
 
Richard
Richard,
The flavor on this rum is fantastic but not quite as smooth and enjoyable as the original of the same brand. Still a fantastic rum and was very worth trying. IF i had not tried the other flavor first i may not have as this really is still very amazing.
 
Jim
Jim,
Smooth, very yummy. Mixes well with pineapple juice.
 
Emily
Emily,
An excellent sipping rum. We love it as a dessert after a good meal. Even my friends who don't drink hard liquor like sipping on this one
 
Jim
Jim,
Tasty and love the bottle
 
George
George,
Nice sipping rum, but not the best ever. Very good, but not in my top 3.
 
Samuel
Samuel,
Great smooth rum.
 
Jason
Jason,
A great sipping rum. On the initial sip, you feel the vanilla. You catch the hints of toffee in your mouth as the warmth increases. It finishes with a great roasted sweetness. I'll be sure to keep this one stocked.
 
Carlos
Carlos,
Very smooth sipping rum. I enjoy with ice.
 
Jack
Jack,
This is a great rum. Toffee combined with sticky syrup, some vanilla and allspices. A great drink
 
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