Famille Ricci South Pacific Exception

This 22-year-old Fiji rum boasts tropical fruit aromas and a complex taste with tea and pepper undertones, complemented by a well-integrated alcohol presence.

8.5  / 10  (34 reviews)

Robust, fruity, and balanced Fiji rum.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Complex flavor profile
    • Well-integrated alcohol
    • Tropical fruit aromas

    The "Exception" by Famille Ricci is a distinguished rum hailing from Fiji's South Pacific distillery. Distilled in 2001, this 22-year-old spirit was produced from molasses using a pot still, then bottled at cask strength with a 58.2% ABV. Users praise its nose, dominated by tropical fruit, followed by hints of tea and mineral notes. The palate reveals a complex blend of flavors—tropical fruit and tea, an underlying peppery spice, and a gentle hint of caramelized sweetness. Despite its robust flavor profile, it is well-balanced, with an integrated alcohol presence noted by many. Surprisingly, the rum's spice and smoke linger, delivering a noteworthy finish.

    Aroma

    Tropical fruit Tea Barrel Mineral

    Taste

    Tropical fruit Tea Honey Caramelized

    How is this rum rated?

    8.5  / 10  (34 reviews)
    Top 14% Fiji
    Top 17% South Pacific

    "Rum Friendly Club Advent Calendar, Day 19. A fruity, heavy and spicy nose. Banana and mango, dried fruit, esters, oak, varnish and Christmas spices. The palate is lively, with spices, cedar wood and dried fruit. The finish is long and balanced, but lacks complexity. A fine rum, but I'm not particularly enthusiastic about it."

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    8.3 / 10
    Review by: cigares

    "Mal wieder ein sehr guter 2001er Fiji. Er ist mehr auf der würzig pflanzlichen Seite, dabei aber sehr ausgewogen. Der Alkohol ist sehr eingebunden und trägt die Aromen gut und deutlich. Er komnt zwar an meine Benchmark des Fiji Flag LMDW nicht heran… aber dennoch eine sehr gute Abfüllung"

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    8.7 / 10
    Review by: Thunderbird

    "Diese Abfüllung bestätigt einmal mehr den Ausnahmejahrgang von Fiji. Ein spezielles und einzigartiges Profil. Für mich ist speziell die Tomatenschale in der Nase prägend. Sehr komplex die ganze Sache und mit einem schönen langen Abgang."

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    8.8 / 10
    Review by: Tschusikowsky

    "Beautiful release, which on the one hand shows the long years in the barrel on the palate, but on the other hand does not lack freshness. Pleasant fruit aromas meet barrel notes, tea and spices. A convincing Fiji from 2001."

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    8.7 / 10
    Review by: Jakob
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    RumX ID
    RX16756
    ABV
    58,2%
    Category
    Pot Still Rum
    Vintage
    2001
    Bottled
    2023
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Pot Still
    Age
    22 years
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Famille Ricci • South Pacific 2001   22yr   58,2% Exception

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    About the South Pacific distillery

    The South Pacific distillery is located in Fiji. Rums from South Pacific have been reviewed 3,090 times with an average of 8.0/10.


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