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Papalin Jamaica (RX10641)

Papalin Jamaica is a limited release rum produced in Jamaica at the Multi Distilleries distillery. It was selected and bottled by the independent bottler Velier. It has an ABV of 47% and is aged for 7 years. The rum has mixed reviews ranging from 72-81/100, with most people finding it pleasant with a strong fruity nose, notes of rotting bananas, grilled pineapple, permanent marker, honey, oranges (almost like an orange curaao), and aftershave. Most reviewers find it to be good value for money.

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What does this rum taste like?

The flavor profile of Papalin Jamaica is based on 151 user reviews. We have compiled and summarized the community's tasting notes for you, to give you an impression of the aroma and taste of the rum.

Nosing impressions

Banana Fruity Funky Ester Pineapple Demerara sugar Overripe Fermented Woody Tropical fruit

Taste impressions

Ester Vanilla Fruity Banana Peppery Roasted Light Fresh Woody Smooth

Finish

Chocolate Barrel Nutty Citrus Vanilla Dry Oak Minty Tropical fruit Raisin

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How does the community rate this rum?

7.9 /10151 ratings

COMMUNITY RATING

Already 151 registered users have rated and tested this rum, leaving an average rating of 7.9 out of 10. A total of 2 users have marked this rum as their favorite (9+ points).

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8.1/10

A rum in my opinion inferior to the Hampden always Velier. A good rum, but a clone of the Hampden and therefore with little point of existence, besides its now overpriced price.


Aroma

Solvents Toasted

Taste

Toasted
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8.0/10

oooh this is a really delicious jamaican. Very enjoable with a full impact of various fruits 😍 Alcohol is integrated very well.


Aroma

Banana Fermented Funky Tropical fruit Pineapple

Taste

Ester Peppery Banana Roasted Vanilla
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7.9/10

Nice, I like it and it’s a very polite introduction to Jamaican funk.


Aroma

Fruity Woody Minty Funky

Taste

Oak Vanilla Fruity Light Ester
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8.1/10

I got both versions of this rum today and I just couldn't wait. This is a very good blend especially thinking that the price tag. You get a lot for your money. The nose is very fresh, funky and fruity with esters, grass, wood and very light vanilla. The palate is well balanced and feesh with fruit, esters, roasted wood and light vanilla and grass. The finish is long and has raisin, wood, chocolate and light vanilla. Leave the empty glas for a few hours and nose it again :-)


Aroma

Fresh Grass Raisin Banana Pineapple

Taste

Fresh Ester Banana Vanilla Roasted
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7.2/10

On the nose a very pronounced fruitiness, which I had not expected so! Very beguiling!On the palate a brief presence of fruit then increased espresso, dark chocolate and young wood!But always there, something artificial, which I can not define exactly, but bothers me! The finish is relatively short and unspectacular!This extremely fruity nose gives it a few plus points, otherwise rather average


Aroma

Banana Fruity Mango Peaches Overripe

Taste

Mango Peaches Allspice Synthetic Roasted
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7.9/10

I had read that the reduced version was disappointing. Well, I don't regret to have tasted it.It's a reduced but cool blend that is close to the Hampden 8 years old and the Younger.The Hampden is very present, with its usual characteristics.For the price of release, it's pretty cool.Edit: pretty cool this rum. The reduction has smoothed out the flavors but it's still a pretty decent entry for the price.


Aroma

Banana Funky Fruity Ester Pineapple

Taste

Peppery Vanilla Ester Banana Elegant
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7.4/10

Nose: initially a somewhat pale impression, a little fruit brandy (pear) and Jamaica (tropical fruit, Hampden?)Palate: I think I can taste the Clarendon profile. Solid but without surpriseAftertaste: more on the side of barrel and cocoa, less fruity.I'm glad not to have bought a whole bottle but only a sample.


Aroma

Banana Funky Fruity Tropical fruit Ester

Taste

Ester Peppery Vanilla Banana Roasted
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7.8/10

What is still enticing on the nose is very disappointing on the palate. The smell lures with nice Jamaican aromas and my first thought goes to Hampden, with the classic estery notes of banana, pineapple and a few other citrus fruits. Behind that, a spicy undertone that comes across as nutty and spicy and probably comes from WP. Overall, perhaps a bit unbalanced, but still versatile.On the palate, unfortunately, a bit thin, here clearly prevails the WP portion and offers little tropical fruit in addition to the nutty spice, which were still so pleasantly present in the nose. Mediocre blend, for me the sample is quite enough.


Aroma

Pineapple Banana Demerara sugar Tropical fruit Fruity

Taste

Light Thin Fruity Banana Roasted
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7.4/10

Quite relaxed Jamaican, moderately complex but drinkable and pleasant notes of milk chocolate / mint / nut and winter baking spices. Finally, he does not convince me yet.


Aroma

Banana Yoghurt Funky Minty Fermented

Taste

Ester Buttery Banana Dry Peppery
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7.8/10

The other day I already had the big brother in the glass, now times the diluted to 47%...Nose: all aromas finely balanced, nothing stands out, but everything sniffable. First there are unobtrusive, restrained esters accompanied by sweet and sour lemon and lovely mango. Seems a bit metallic. Mild honey and a bit of caramel add some sweetness, while there's still some freshness, not quite mint, not quite eucalyptus, but kind of in that vein. A deep draw brings out some vinegar. Slightly woody in the back. Relaxed. 78Palate: the esters are up front, but rather light and approachable. Bitter and tart at the start, towards lime or lime zest. It also seems slightly metallic here. Out the back it gets a bit woodier and still gets a pleasant sweetness from licorice. Unfortunately, only short in the finish. 78Totally too light for me, a bit too thin and too "harmless". Certainly, however, a good Jamaica starter.


Aroma

Ester Metallic Mango Honey Lemon

Taste

Ester Light Lime Metallic Sour
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8.7/10

A blend of Hampden notes and green apple from Worthy Park. In the mouth a little copper and a lot of banana. In the finish, the taste changes a bit in raisin and mint.


Aroma

Overripe Fermented Green apple Banana Demerara sugar

Taste

Banana Copper Vanilla Roasted
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7.7/10

der ‚blaue’ im direkten Vergleich mit dem ‚roten‘: Der rote punktet etwas höher, da er trotz des höheren ABV runder wirkt. Der blaue ist mehr bei den vergorenen HD-Noten, der rote mehr bei den fruchtigen WP-Noten. Zum Ausgsbepreis beide eine gute P/L.

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8.0/10

I would never have estimated in the nose below 50%, very intense aromas, on the palate you notice it rather, but dominates here a refreshing lightness. Only with the mint note at the end I do not quite come clean. But for this again a cocktail could benefit


Aroma

Banana Ester Buttery Yoghurt Funky

Taste

Peppery Roasted Vanilla Fruity Smooth
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7.9/10

Magnifique nez mais la bouche ne suit malheureusement pas. Longueur absente qui s’estompe vite, après ça reste gourmand !


Aroma

Banana Ester Floral Demerara sugar Overripe

Taste

Ester Banana Woody Peppery
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7.7/10

Delicious - fruity fresh with main notes of green apple 🍏 and unripe banana 🍌.


Aroma

Funky Fruity Ester Fermented Demerara sugar

Taste

Soft Peppery Ester Fresh Fruity
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8.1/10

Sehr schöner, runder, ausgewogener Blend, bei dem Worthy Park deutlich dominiert. Hampden nimmt man eigentlich nur in der Nase wahr.

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8.0/10

Price quality top

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8.1/10

Erstaunlich geschmacksintensiv für nur 47%. Hätte blind vermutlich auf ~55% geschätzt. Geruchlich, sowie geschmacklich dem Hampden Great House 2021 unglaublich ähnlich bei gerade mal ca. 50€/0,7l. In der Nase Naturjoghurt, Butter, Lack, überreife Früchte, Banane. Geschmacklich typisch Jamaika Ester, Banane, Kupfer, leicht röstig, holzig und ne gute Portion Vanille sowie etwas Muskat. Außerdem ein schöner langer Abgang. Freue mich schon sehr auf das Navy Proof Sample, könnte echt nen Highlight werden. Aber auch der 47%ige ist für den Preis ein absoluter No Brainer. Einfach Top. Leider ist mein Greathouse Sample schon leer. Ein Direktvergleich wäre interessant. Edit: Bewertung etwas nach unten korrigiert, damit der Kontext zu meinem anderen Tastings passt.


Aroma

Yoghurt Buttery Banana Tropical fruit Funky

Taste

Banana Ester Copper Peppery Vanilla
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7.8/10

The fruit note is well pronounced in the nose, but the finish is short and less spectacular. Something for certain friends - not the one you want to get rid of.

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7.0/10

Nose is fruity, with some pineapple and vanilla. Taste again some pinapple, vanilla and Wood.

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8.2/10

V dlouhém závěru cítím rozinky. Příjemný rum.


Aroma

Funky Fruity Ester Demerara sugar Minty

Taste

Fresh Peppery Roasted Vanilla Oak
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8.1/10

Ottimo se preso al prezzo di uscito, ottimo al naso con un particolare chiodo di garofano


Aroma

Funky Banana Pineapple Ester Solvents

Taste

Tropical fruit Allspice Spicy Ester Solvents
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3.9/10

Old judo matta

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8.2/10

OK, but a little subdued. The smell more fun than the taste.


Aroma

Funky Fruity Demerara sugar

Taste

Vanilla Fruity Light Ester
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4.0/10

Tung smak , plommon

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What are the specs of this rum?

Country
Distillery
Bottler
ID
RX10641
ABV
47%
Made from
Molasses
Distillation
Pot Still
Age
7 years
No. of bottles
6000
Bottle volume
70cl
Price range
Under 100€
Category
Rum

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17.7%

Open rate

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