Which rums were tasted the most in 2021? We have compiled the top sellers of the year for you!
Finally a list with less surprises. Diplomatico, Plantation 20th Anniversary, Zacapa or the “splitter rums” from Don Papa are widely available, have a large fan basis and for many rum drinkers were the first contact points with the wide rum world. So while this focuses on quantity of tastings within the past year, it reflects the common ground of the RumX community - so no surprise that we see a lot of rums that are not marked as limited editions and thus have become standard or go-to rums for both private tasting as well as in bars.
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7.3/10
212 ratings
Diplomático / Botucal Reserva Exclusiva
Destilerías Unidas S. A.
12yr 40% €
Community opinion:
“Smooth, flavorful rum perfect for beginners - a delightful sipping experience.”
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7.8/10
188 ratings
Plantation Extra Old XO 20th Anniversary
Maison Ferrand • West Indies
10yr - 15yr 40% €€
Community opinion:
“Smooth, complex, with distinctive coconut and vanilla notes. Excellent value!”
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6.1/10
174 ratings
Don Papa Rum
Bleeding Heart Rum Company
7yr 40% €
Community opinion:
“Delicious blend of caramel and butterscotch. Sweet, inviting, and great with cola!”
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7.3/10
122 ratings
Ron Zacapa Solera Centenario 23
Industrias Licoreras de Guatemala
<23yr 40% €€
Community opinion:
“Smooth, sweet, with delightful notes of caramel and honey. An approachable rum.”
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5.9/10
121 ratings
Black Spiced Rum
Kraken
2yr 47% €
Community opinion:
“Smooth and spicy, perfect as a mixer or beginner's rum.”
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6.9/10
115 ratings
Bumbu The Original
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15yr 35% €
Community opinion:
“A delightfully sweet rum with unique, pronounced hints of banana.”
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8.6/10
107 ratings
Great House (Distillery Edition 2020)
Hampden
7yr 59% €€€
Community opinion:
“Distinctively fruity, balanced, and complex rum with a long, elegant finish.”
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7.8/10
105 ratings
Pure Single Jamaican Rum
Hampden
8yr 46% €€
Community opinion:
“Pure, robust Jamaican rum bursting with funky tropical notes. A treat!”
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8.1/10
84 ratings
Pure Single Jamaican Rum Overproof
Hampden
8yr 60% €€
Community opinion:
“Potent, fruity explosion with subtle spice. A truly unforgettable Jamaican delight.”
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7.3/10
82 ratings
Rare Blend 12 Years
Appleton Estate
12yr 43% €
Community opinion:
“A well-rounded, accessible Jamaican rum with complex yet balanced flavors.”
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