Bestsellers: The most tasted rums in 20211

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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Image of the front of the bottle of the rum Diplomático / Botucal Reserva Exclusiva

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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Image of the front of the bottle of the rum Plantation Extra Old XO 20th Anniversary

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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Image of the front of the bottle of the rum Don Papa Rum

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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Image of the front of the bottle of the rum Ron Zacapa Solera Centenario 23

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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Image of the front of the bottle of the rum Black Spiced Rum

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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Image of the front of the bottle of the rum Bumbu The Original

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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Image of the front of the bottle of the rum Great House (Distillery Edition 2020)

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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Image of the front of the bottle of the rum Pure Single Jamaican Rum

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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Image of the front of the bottle of the rum Pure Single Jamaican Rum Overproof

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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Image of the front of the bottle of the rum Rare Blend 12 Years

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.”