CDI West Indies - Old Blended Rum 8yr 40%

RX1095 Good Pot & Column Still Rum <50€

“Complex and smooth, perfect transition rum.”

The West Indies - Old Blended Rum by Compagnie des Indes is a masterful blend crafted from molasses, distilled using both pot and column stills. Aged for 8 years, it combines Spanish and English rum styles, offering an aromatic profile with notes of caramelized sugars, vanilla, and woody hints. Tasting reveals a balanced sweetness with flavors of vanilla, almond, and mild woodiness. Despite its 40% ABV, it remains smooth and inviting, though some users found it lacked depth. Ideal as both a sipper and mixer, this rum appeals to those transitioning from sweeter, traditional Hispanic rums to drier varieties. Its complexity ensures a satisfying experience that encourages return visits to the glass.

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Highlights

Complex aroma
Well-balanced flavors
Smooth texture

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How does this rum taste?

The West Indies - Old Blended Rum features a complex aroma and balanced style, combining sweet vanilla and woody flavors. It's smooth, though slightly thin for some.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Caramelized Vanilla Woody Pineapple Floral Barrel

Taste

Vanilla Balanced Caramelized Woody Almond Passion fruit

Finish

Woody Caramel Vanilla Dark chocolate Nutty Tropical fruit

Community reviews

7.8/1037 ratings

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Mirko Frosini 🇮🇪

11 October 2022

7.5/10

“Nothing memorable. However, good value for money. Alcohol is not well integrated. Medium finish.”

Aroma

Vanilla Caramelized Woody Alcoholic

Taste

Vanilla Caramelized Woody Alcoholic

crazyforgoodbooze

22 February 2023

7.8/10

“Schöne Kombi aus spanisch & englischem Stil. Würzig, fruchtig und trocken zugleich. Überraschend komplex! Macht ein sehr geilen Corn'n'Oil!”

Aroma

Pineapple Passion fruit Caramelized Barrel Woody

Taste

Passion fruit Coconut Caramelized Almond Round

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Insta: spiritofbernard 🇫🇷

14 April 2023

7.9/10

“Quand un assemblage est bien fait pas besoin de sucre! C’est du velours très facile à boire, et une super transition vers des rhums plus secs pour ceux qui veulent sortir des ron de tradition hispanique.”

Aroma

Vanilla Pineapple Tropical fruit Barrel Woody

Taste

Balanced Round Baking spices Caramelized Almond

Lot-NAS

20 May 2024

7.9/10

“Neat it is a a easy sipper, those comes along with some spices, wood and fruits from the different distilleries. The alcohol is there but not too bad. But keep in mind this is only 40%. The same on the palate and it feels a bit too sweet (dosage)? Neat there are better options in this price range but still it is with a try. As a mixer I liked it a lot, especially as addition to reduce the ABV when blending different Rums.”

Aroma

Caramelized Vanilla Pineapple Raisin Barrel

Taste

Vanilla Caramelized Balanced Mild Passion fruit

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Rumpalumpa

21 April 2024

8.0/10

“Gefällt mir ziemlich gut und ist zudem auch erschwinglich. Ist reichlich komplex, fruchtig, herb und insgesamt eher trocken. Die Fasslagerung kommt weniger durch, was ihn manchmal etwas dünn erscheinen lässt. Mehr % wären stark. Insgesamt aber top”

Aroma

Caramelized Tropical fruit

Taste

Vanilla Mild

Photo of the rum West Indies - Old Blended Rum taken from user Rumpalumpa

Werner10

18 May 2023

7.8/10

“A nice step up compared to the 5 year old latino. Still very smooth although a bit higher abv would be better imo.”

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LukaŽiga

12 June 2024

7.8/10

“8:The nose is balanced between a typical Barbadian woodiness of white oak, tobacco and vanilla, and a lighter, still vanilla-flavored body, slightly tinged with herbal notes. The cane sugar syrup is gently spicy, the fruit delicate, like an exotic fruit salad in syrup. Some dried fruit hovers over the rum without heaviness.With aeration, the rum gains in roundness and develops its Barbados side on vanilla blond tobacco and coconut. The wood is tender and melted, the rum is easy, round but not sweet and well balanced between English and Spanish styles. 8:The palate is soft and pleasant, with a well-rounded, fruity and milky entry. The rum is spreading out gently, smoothly.The palate is filled with sweet caramel, vanilla, tobacco and very tasty coconut. The exotic fruits are gently milky, gourmet. 7,5:The finish is very caramelized and mellow, still somewhere between Barbados and the Latino styles.There's a hint of stone and resinous wood at the very end. A nice sipper...”

Aroma

Caramelized Vanilla Woody Floral Raisin

Taste

Vanilla Balanced Woody Round Coconut

Photo of the rum West Indies - Old Blended Rum taken from user LukaŽiga

TheJackDrop

18 January 2024

7.7/10

“"Sympa avec un beau finish Sans grande surprise cela dit En resume, mes notes de degutation : Au nez : Amandes grillées, Massepain En bouche : Vanillé, Rhubarbe, Mielleux La finale plutot orientee vers : Boisé, Fruité"”

Aroma

Roasted almonds Marzipan

Taste

Vanilla Rhubarb Honey

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Schnapsschuesse

17 February 2023

7.9/10

“Die Nase ist hier schon deutlich komplexer als beim Rest der CDI Einstiegsrange. Stärker, fruchtiger, kantiger. Nach etwas atmen kommt mehr Frucht hervor wie Ananas. Leicht dumpf und ein winziger Hauch von Kakao. Etwas Funk, viel reife Frucht und ungewohnte Noten wie Pfirsich und Passionsfrucht im Mund. Für die 40% wird er recht scharf, aber ohne unangenehm zu werden. Gutes Ding für Drinks mit Kanten.”

Aroma

Caramelized Vanilla Raisin Woody Tropical fruit

Taste

Almond Coconut Passion fruit Woody Whisky

Photo of the rum West Indies - Old Blended Rum taken from user Schnapsschuesse

Chris L

8 March 2021

8.0/10

“Schön unaufgeregter Easy Sipper, aber die Nase ist überragend.”

Aroma

Raisin Caramelized Pineapple Floral Praline

Taste

Caramelized Balanced Almond Raisin Passion fruit

Cédric Meyers

19 May 2022

7.7/10

“Distillerie foursquare, abuelo olive and olive”

Aroma

Caramelized Floral Vanilla Woody Barrel

Taste

Balanced Round Mild Caramelized Vanilla

Arjan91

29 March 2023

6.9/10

“Vrij peperig en wat vlak qua smaak. Mis wat diepgang.”

Arie91

20 October 2022

7.0/10

“Iets scherp en wat vlak”

Aroma

Raisin Dried fruit Toasted Leather Caramelized

Taste

Overripe Woody Black pepper Caramelized Brown

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What are the key facts about this rum?

Country
Multiple countries

Bottler
Compagnie des Indes

RumX ID
RX1095

ABV
40%

Category
Pot & Column Still Rum

Made from
Molasses

Distillation
Pot and Column Still

Age
8 years

Bottle volume
70cl

Price range
<50€

Type of spirit
Rum

What is the price trend for this rum?

36 €

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