New Yarmouth Rum Sponge No. 5

Stylish, sweet rum with coconut and chocolate notes.

Rum Sponge No. 5 features dried fruit and caramel aromas, transitioning to coconut and chocolate flavors. Users note its dessert-like sweetness and elegant complexity.

8.6/10 28 reviews

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    How does this rum taste?

    Complex aroma profile
    Rich, dessert-like sweetness
    Aged 26 years

    Rum Sponge No. 5 is an expertly crafted Jamaican rum distilled in 1994 at New Yarmouth, later bottled by Decadent Drinks LTD. Aged for 26 years, this limited edition rum—with just 249 bottles available—boasts a robust 63% ABV. It delivers enticing aromas of dried fruits, nutty undertones, and caramel. The palate reveals coconut, caramel, and chocolate flavors, with a woody finish. It draws admiration for its complexity while some feel it settles into a less dynamic taste profile. RumX users frequently note its sweet, Bajan-esque attributes and a distinct dessert-like essence. Balancing rich and subtle notes, this rum offers an intriguing journey for discerning connoisseurs, though opinions vary on its value.

    Aroma

    Dried fruit Vanilla Roasted Nutty

    Taste

    Coconut Caramel Dark chocolate Dried fruit

    How is this rum rated?

    8.6/10 28 reviews
    Top 20% Jamaica

     On the nose, a mix of dark flavors and masked fruit. But also wood shavings, resin and old varnished wood. The palate is balanced, even if the balance is on the dark, woody side. The banana is so ripe that it's all black, tasting like banana peel filaments. The finish is long and woody, like over-brewed black tea. A beautiful rum that tells a story, a story of fruit drowned in old wood (if that's possible).

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    9.1 /10
    Review by: cigares

     Today a tasting with seven bottlings of the 1994 New Yarmouth: Thompson Brothers, Royal Cane, Kill Devil, Rum Sponge, Ron Artesanal, FRC Bottles Shop and Maolt, Grain & Cane. The Sponge is quite simple, lots of coconut and also one that reminds me of a good Foursquare.

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    8.5 /10
    Review by: Jarek

     #4534 09.01.2024 Sitting at home testing how my tastebuds are doing after change of medication. The iron overtones are slowly subsiding and I hope to be ready for our tasting on Friday. A very nice and fruity rum. Needs to rest for a good while to reduce the alcohol and open up the profile. The palate is spicy and well balanced with some chocolate. The finish is long and warm with a light vegetal note.

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    9.0 /10
    Review by: Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

     The following 94 New Yarmouths were in the blind tasting glass The preliminary result 1ST RX10164 2. RX12050 3. RX12183 4. RX10531 5. RX16026 6. RX10419 7. RX13113 8. RX10167 9. RX15643 10. RX10204 11. RX12556 12. RX12841 13. RX9617 14. RX1563 15. RX16027 16. RX12161 17. RX13824 18. RX6983

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    9.1 /10
    Review by: zabo
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    Brand
    Rum Sponge
    RumX ID
    RX10531
    ABV
    63%
    Vintage
    1994
    Made from
    Molasses
    Age
    26 years
    No. of bottles
    249
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <250€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Decadent Drinks LTD • New Yarmouth 1994 &nbsp; 26yr &nbsp; 63% Rum Sponge No. 5

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    20%
    Ø Market value
    233€

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    About the New Yarmouth distillery

    The New Yarmouth distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from New Yarmouth have been reviewed 2,590 times with an average of 8.7/10.

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