Bristol Classic Rum
Bristol Classic Rum: UK independent bottler of iconic single cask Caribbean vintages
Founded by John Barrett, Bristol Classic Rum champions terroir-first curation and long, careful UK maturation. From expressive single cask rum and limited edition rum drops to judicious cask strength rum releases, the focus is on distillery character, clear labeling, and thoughtful finishing without distractions.
On RumX, 1,505 community reviews average 8.2/10. Collectors praise the Caroni HTR series for its gritty workshop markers balanced by fruit, while approachable reductions invite easy sipping. Highlights like Long Pond 1985, Rockley Still with sherry nuance, and Port Morant/Demerara sets reinforce Bristol’s reputation for consistent, historically rooted selections that reward patient tasting and cellar time.
Popular rums from Bristol Classic Rum
Top rated rums from Bristol Classic Rum
Bristol Caroni Reserve Rum of Trinidad HTR 1998
1998 24yr 51,3%
Bold Caroni rum with intense, dirty notes.
Bristol Caroni Reserve Rum of Trinidad Sherrywood
10yr 46%
Sherry-forward Caroni with smooth, smoky finish.
Bristol Rockley Still 1986
1986 12yr 46%
Classic Rockley: smoky, sweet, and well-balanced.
Bristol Hampden Jamaica Trelawney County DOK 2009
2009 47,5%
Tropical, buttery, and intriguingly nuanced DOK.
Bristol T.D.L Trinidad Rum for Haromex Dev. 2006
2006 13yr 59,8%
Wood, caramel and minty freshness
Bristol Uitvlugt (Port Mourant) Port Morant Demerara Rum 1990
1990 25yr 46%
Complex, woody aroma; smoother taste; quick finish.
Bristol Enmore Demerara Rum Enmore Still 1988
1988 20yr 43%
Distinctive leather and licorice, divisive yet intriguing.
Bristol Port Mourant Demerara Rum 1999
1999 16yr 46%
Refined, tropical, and spicy— a true delight for rum lovers.
Bristol Caroni Reserve Rum of Trinidad Sherrywood
10yr 43%
Distinctive, rustic Caroni with caramel, sherry notes.
Community reviews of Bristol Classic Rum
RumX users value Bristol Classic Rum for honest, characterful selections that spotlight distillery DNA. Caroni HTR releases earn frequent praise for layered “dirty” notes with well‑integrated power, while Long Pond 1985 and Rockley Still bottlings showcase finesse. Some reduced VSOC expressions divide opinion for softness and shorter finishes, but the community applauds transparency, vintage variety, and fair pricing on releases that often drink above their numbers. Median rating: 8.2/10.
Most bottled by Bristol Classic Rum
- Caroni 35 rums
- Port Mourant 21 rums
- Enmore 14 rums
- Clarendon 12 rums
- Compania Licorera 7 rums
- Long Pond 6 rums
- Sancti Spiritus 6 rums
- West Indies 5 rums
Frequently Asked Questions about Bristol Classic Rum
All rums bottled by Bristol Classic Rum
- Bristol Caroni HTR 1997 19yr 61,5% RX819
- Bristol T.D.L Trinidad Rum for Haromex Dev. 2006 13yr 59,8% RX4274
- Bristol Long Pond 1985 37yr 49,5% RX12485
- Bristol Caroni HTR 1997 22yr 56,4% RX1514
- Bristol Caroni HTR 1997 18yr 61,5% RX358
- Bristol Caroni HTR 1997 20yr 61,5% RX1057
- Bristol Caroni VSOC 2003 10yr 40% RX159
- Bristol Caroni Haromex 1998 21yr 58,7% RX5766
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