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.
3
73/10
212 ratings
Diplomático / Botucal Reserva Exclusiva
Destilerías Unidas S. A.
12yr 40% €
Community opinion:
“Sweet, smooth, great for beginners; not overly complex but pleasant.”
1
78/10
188 ratings
Plantation Extra Old XO 20th Anniversary
Maison Ferrand • West Indies
10yr - 15yr 40% €
Community opinion:
“Smooth, sweet, plenty of coconut and vanilla; great for beginners.”
2
61/10
174 ratings
Don Papa Rum
Bleeding Heart Rum Company
7yr 40% €
Community opinion:
“Sweet vanilla and orange flavors; enjoyable as a dessert rum.”
4
73/10
122 ratings
Ron Zacapa Solera Centenario 23
Industrias Licoreras de Guatemala
<23yr 40% €€
Community opinion:
“Smooth, sweet with caramel notes; a cozy, approachable sipper.”
5
59/10
121 ratings
Black Spiced Rum
Kraken
2yr 47% €
Community opinion:
“Smooth, warm, vanilla-spiced—ideal for beginners and mixing.”
7
69/10
115 ratings
Bumbu The Original
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15yr 35% €
Community opinion:
“Sweet, banana and vanilla notes, smooth, perfect for beginners.”
7547
86/10
107 ratings
Great House (Distillery Edition 2020)
Hampden
7yr 59% €€€
Community opinion:
“Fruity, funky, and well-balanced Jamaican delight with a warm finish.”
11
78/10
105 ratings
Pure Single Jamaican Rum
Hampden
8yr 46% €€
Community opinion:
“Balanced Jamaican funk; fruity, spicy, great sipping and mixing rum.”
51
81/10
84 ratings
Pure Single Jamaican Rum Overproof
Hampden
8yr 60% €€
Community opinion:
“Potent yet balanced, fruity Jamaican funk with a lingering finish.”
16
73/10
82 ratings
Rare Blend 12 Years
Appleton Estate
12yr 43% €
Community opinion:
“Smooth entry to Jamaican rums, balanced woody sweetness, great value.”