Elixir Distillers of London Black Tot Rum Master Blender’s Reserve 2023 2023 54,5%

RX16663 Very good Pot & Column Still Rum <250€

“Complex, bold blend with rich chocolate notes.”

The Black Tot Master Blender’s Reserve 2023 is a sophisticated naval-style rum crafted by Elixir Distillers. Distilled with both pot and column stills, this blend hails from various countries and showcases a robust 54.5% ABV. Noted for its rich notes of dark chocolate, vanilla, and leather, it balances a complex palate with woody and dried fruit undertones. Users appreciate its integration of flavors, despite some citing it as less striking than previous editions. Described as bold and slightly bittersweet, this rum offers a dry, lengthy finish. Famed for diversity in each annual release, this edition is commended for its harmonious blend and depth, despite slightly mixed reviews on aroma and complexity.

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Highlights

Rich dark chocolate notes
Balanced flavor profile
Well-integrated alcohol

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How does this rum taste?

The Black Tot 2023 blends rich dark chocolate and vanilla with leather and woody notes. This unique navy-style rum offers a robust yet balanced flavor profile.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Chocolate Raisin Barrel Tropical fruit Dried fruit Leather

Taste

Chocolate Vanilla Leather Woody Dried fruit Fruity

Finish

Leather Dried fruit Barrel Mocha Woody Roasted

Community reviews

8.3/1065 ratings

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zabo

20 January 2024

8.3/10

“Another step backwards compared to the 2021 bottling. A little better than the 2022, but unfortunately not outstanding either. Edit: Tasted again at leisure. Quite pleasant neat. Now also tried as a mixer in the CubaLibre, where I find it even better. Franconian Tasting Gang goes Tiki Better than the 2022”

Aroma

Tropical fruit Barrel Leather Vanilla Nutty

Taste

Chocolate Vanilla Fruity Leather Woody

Photo of the rum Black Tot Rum Master Blender’s Reserve 2023 taken from user zabo

Aussierumfan

10 March 2024

8.4/10

“A very nice Navy style and not much more. I really enjoyed the original 50th anniversary blend (which I still have 2 bottles of 😀) and my memory tells me this doesn't quite come up to that standard. Still a good rum though, quite woody, slightly bitter, with spices and dark chocolates. Shortish finish”

Aroma

Woody Dark chocolate Raisin Leather

Taste

Woody Fruity Spicy Vanilla Dark chocolate

Photo of the rum Black Tot Rum Master Blender’s Reserve 2023 taken from user Aussierumfan

Alex1981

10 March 2024

8.6/10

“I like it better than the 2022, rounder and better integrated. Great balance of roasted notes, wood influence & dark fruits. Quite a long, dry finish with coconut, leather and chocolate that offers a nice conclusion.”

Aroma

Chocolate Leather Tropical fruit Roasted Vanilla

Taste

Chocolate Vanilla Fruity Leather Roasted

Photo of the rum Black Tot Rum Master Blender’s Reserve 2023 taken from user Alex1981

BTHHo 🥃

10 September 2023

8.3/10

“Taste of chocolate, coffee and raisins as well as ripe banana. Long aftertaste of cinnamon and nutmeg spices together with cocoa.”

Photo of the rum Black Tot Rum Master Blender’s Reserve 2023 taken from user BTHHo 🥃

Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

8 March 2024

8.4/10

“08.03.2024 Tasting with Romhatten. Retasting and I still like it a lot. --------------- #4281 06.10.2023 finally got the new one and tasting 2021 - 2022 - 2023 side by side. This one is really close to the 50th Anniversary release. Medium intense profile with well integrated wood. The nose is well rounded, the palate nicely balanced with a perfume touch. The finish is medium to long and dry. I like the light medicinal note in the profile. Draws really nice curtains in the glass. The empty glass has light varnish, chocolate and faint leather notes.”

Aroma

Woody Roasted Raisin Vanilla Round

Taste

Woody Roasted Parfum Dried fruit Medicinal

Photo of the rum Black Tot Rum Master Blender’s Reserve 2023 taken from user Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

Basti

20 June 2024

8.4/10

“Tasted in direct comparison with the Black Tot 2021. For me, the TDL notes are more dominant in the 2021. The 2023 seems a little fresher and unfortunately there are also musty notes. For me, the 2021 has the edge!”

Aroma

Pineapple Ester Mango Fruity Pungent

Taste

Creamy Herbal Bitter Musty Licorice

Photo of the rum Black Tot Rum Master Blender’s Reserve 2023 taken from user Basti

Beach-and-Rum 🏖️🌴

10 March 2024

8.4/10

“A new interesting Black Tot bottling. I personally like it better than the 2022. In the taste clearly more Guyana, some bitterness and a very good integration of the alcohol. I lack a bit of complexity and the special to the rum. Nevertheless, you can have his pleasure with him.”

Aroma

Chocolate Sweet Earthy Dried fruit

Taste

Woody Dried fruit Earthy Chocolate Spice

Photo of the rum Black Tot Rum Master Blender’s Reserve 2023 taken from user Beach-and-Rum 🏖️🌴

Rowald Sweet Empire

13 October 2023

8.6/10

“One of the best navy blends out there. Every years edition is different yet great.”

Thunderbird

30 September 2023

8.0/10

“A nice blend with fruit, spice and chocolate... a little artificial flavoring disturbs the flavor harmony a bit though!”

Aroma

Tropical fruit Caramel Chocolate Nutty Raisin

Taste

Chocolate Fruity Raisin Caramel Vanilla

HenryL

31 January 2024

8.0/10

“The nose is clearly woodier and toastier than I remember from the previous bottlings. In the mouth, however, I like it much better. It is much fruitier and more multi-faceted here. As always with Black Tot, a successful blend, but I remember its predecessors as being somewhat better”

Aroma

Dark Chocolate Raisin Dried fruit Barrel

Taste

Fruity Vanilla Banana Spicy Chocolate

Photo of the rum Black Tot Rum Master Blender’s Reserve 2023 taken from user HenryL

Johannes

24 August 2023

8.1/10

“I like it very much! I'm creeping out Worthy Park in particular. Will have to taste against the previous ones soon....”

Photo of the rum Black Tot Rum Master Blender’s Reserve 2023 taken from user Johannes

Serge

18 September 2023

8.0/10

“In fact, more beautiful Guyana notes on the nose than in the 2022. Then on the palate, unfortunately, somehow inharmonious. And funny, somehow intangible notes that bother me. As if a few very short aged components don't blend in properly. Zumindedt not as nice as in the nose, which I like very much.”

Aroma

Raisin Banana Tropical fruit Licorice Caramel

Taste

Dried fruit Tropical fruit Banana Fruity Chocolate

Photo of the rum Black Tot Rum Master Blender’s Reserve 2023 taken from user Serge

crazyforgoodbooze

6 October 2023

7.6/10

“The nose seems quite Spanish and sweetish, taste then but very dry, bitter and especially on the Guyana wooden Versailles style side and a lot worthy Park ... Overall, it is a bit too bitter and woody for me, also the alcohol could be much better integrated ... Simply not harmonious.”

Aroma

Woody Caramel Ester Tropical fruit Banana

Taste

Bitter Alcoholic Leather Coffee Roasted

Photo of the rum Black Tot Rum Master Blender’s Reserve 2023 taken from user crazyforgoodbooze

Christian Rudt

17 November 2023

8.6/10

“Less fruity than the 2021, a little stronger than the 2022 and overall much more on the dark side. I liked it from the very first sip in Berlin. And it's so incredibly worth leaving the glass for a while.”

Aroma

Raisin Tropical fruit Leather Vanilla Nutty

Taste

Vanilla Dried fruit Woody Spicy Raisin

Photo of the rum Black Tot Rum Master Blender’s Reserve 2023 taken from user Christian Rudt

F.L.O.

23 August 2023

8.1/10

“Drops significantly compared to 2020 and 2021. But still 8+, because nice and creamy. Unfortunately, I can not describe the taste that bothers me, but it is ultimately decisive for my grade.”

Photo of the rum Black Tot Rum Master Blender’s Reserve 2023 taken from user F.L.O.

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What are the key facts about this rum?

Country
Multiple countries

Bottler
Elixir Distillers of London

Brand
Black Tot Rum

RumX ID
RX16663

ABV
54,5%

Category
Pot & Column Still Rum

Bottled
2023

Distillation
Pot and Column Still

Bottle volume
70cl

Price range
<250€

Type of spirit
Rum

What is the price trend for this rum?

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