Fine Drams Clarendon Fine Old Jamaican Rum (Aficionados) EMB

Fruity, woody, minty—intensely complex Clarendon experience.

Tropical and overripe fruit lead on the nose, followed by layers of wood, mint, and roasted notes on the palate. The community praises its complexity, rich tropical profile, and standout price-to-quality ratio—an impressive mature Clarendon worthy of attention.

9.0/10 91 reviews

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    How does this rum taste?

    Explosive tropical and overripe fruits
    Exceptional complexity and evolution
    Outstanding value for age and quality

    Tropical fruit and overripe notes burst from this cask strength Clarendon, underpinned by elegant wood, vanilla, and a cooling minty freshness. RumX reviewers consistently highlight its complex, evolving palate—layering mango, maracuja, and subtle roasted tones—balanced by well-integrated alcohol. The long, woody finish and excellent value make this a favorite among enthusiasts of rich, mature Jamaica rums. Worth a sip for those seeking fruity complexity with depth and power.

    Aroma

    Tropical fruit Overripe Woody Vanilla

    Taste

    Woody Fruity Overripe Minty

    How is this rum rated?

    9.0/10 91 reviews
    Top 5% Jamaica
    Top 5% Clarendon

     RumX Awards 2023 et goûté avec des amis. La couleur est foncée et marque les 28 ans d’âge. Le nez est très fruité avec des fruits sur-mûrs dont de l’ananas, du citron vert, un soupçon d’encoustique et un boisé jeune et une légère colle Cémentite. La bouche est plutôt douce compte tenu des 68,3 %, avec une corbeille de fruits qui envahit le palais, mirabelle, carambole, mangue et prune. De l’acidité et du miel et une belle fraîcheur discrète qui soutient le tout. La finale est très belle, longue et complexe, sur de la lime, des herbes et une belle amertume liée au bois. Un très beau rhum et un coup de cœur pour son évolutivité, sa complexité avec des fruits tellement nombreux que j’ai de la peine à les définir. Regoûté en face du 23 ans et me semble un petit peu moins bon.

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    9.1 /10
    Review by: cigares

     For me, the two Fine Drams Clarendons are THE releases of 2023. Typical EMB profile, no exception. This 95 bottling performs exceptionally well in EMB crosstasting. Great PLV. In the overall field, this rum is slightly behind.

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    9.1 /10
    Review by: Mirco

     It is already apparent on the nose, but on the palate it is finally clear: this is a top representative from the 1995 Clarendon vintage. Fully ripe tropical fruit, mint, wood, even the age is recognizable - in a positive sense. Very complex, yet round, fresh, yet heavy - the EMB profile of the 1995 vintage is definitely one of the best of the EMB profile and also sets benchmarks for Jamaican releases in general. This rum is further proof of this - only the alcohol integration is not quite on a par with its sister releases. Nevertheless, an exquisite release.

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    8.7 /10
    Review by: Jakob

     2nd place of my Clarendon 1995 EMB tasting😬😉🫨🤤 Nose: Very fruity, overripe fruits 😬 reminds me somewhere on a LP, is there also a hint of nail polish in the background 🤔 Mouth: A remarkable mix of wood, licorice, minty and fruity notes 🤤🫨 Finish: Long, woody and herbal(also a bit bitter and astringen -points), . The alcohol is integrated very well..

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    9.1 /10
    Review by: Galli33
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    Bottler
    RumX ID
    RX16024
    ABV
    68,3%
    Category
    Pot Still Rum
    Vintage
    1995
    Cask number
    #433946
    Mark
    EMB
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Pot Still
    Age
    27 years 10mo
    No. of bottles
    475
    Bottle volume
    35cl
    Price range
    <250€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Fine Drams • Clarendon 1995 &nbsp; 27yr &nbsp; 68,3% Fine Old Jamaican Rum (Aficionados) EMB

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    The RumX community has already added 101 bottles to their collections:

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    14
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    7
    Open rate
    21%
    Ø Market value
    109€

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    About the Clarendon distillery

    The Clarendon distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Clarendon have been reviewed 4,772 times with an average of 8.2/10.


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