N. Kröger The Spirit Traveller Jamaican Rum 2023

Funky tropical fruit, standout value

Excellent value
Funky esters
Balanced wine finish
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Ester-forward Jamaican funk with tropical fruit and banana, framed by a dry red wine finish. Praised for value; a few find the youthful, cask-strength profile a touch sharp or thin.

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    How does this rum taste?

    RumX members love this for its standout value and vibrant Jamaican funk: big esters, gluey notes, and tropical fruit with ripe banana. The Zweigelt red wine finish brings dry, tannic accents that round the profile without overpowering. At 64.3%, it’s punchy yet surprisingly coherent for its youth, enjoyed neat or in cocktails. Some note a youthful bite or lighter body. Backed by 44 reviews and a limited 1,347-bottle release.

    Aroma

    Ester Glue Red wine Tropical fruit

    Taste

    Ester Glue Tropical fruit Red wine

    How is this rum rated?

    7.9/10 44 reviews

    Punchy Hampden rum with lots of esters and a red wine finish. Quite dry on the palate and finish. Excellent value for money.

    Das hätte ein spannender weißer Rum werden können, aber der Rotwein macht alles kaputt.

    I didn't have high expectations, but these were clearly exceeded. The red wine barrel works wonderfully with the high-ester rum. I am even sure that the individual components were significantly worse than the overall product. Great craftsmanship. Very intensely drinkable high ester Jamaican rum with a restrained red wine note. The price alone deserves praise, of course. It's great that you can still experience something like this.

    #5009 30.12.2024 Relaxing after getting the roast prepared for tomorrow. Nose Light wood, ester, fruity, overripe, faint floral, light glue, grapes, light pineapple. Palate Round, light wood, ester, fruity, light pineapple, light banana, light floral, light glue, naturally sweet, spice. Finish Medium to long, warm, light wood, ester, fruits, light glue, raisin, light citrus. The empty glass has some chocolate, earthy and a light vegetal note.

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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    Bottler
    Brand
    The Spirit Traveller
    RumX ID
    RX21508
    ABV
    64,3%
    Category
    Pot Still Rum
    Vintage
    2023
    Bottled
    2024
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Pot Still
    Age
    1 years 5mo
    No. of bottles
    1,347
    Bottle volume
    50cl
    Price range
    <50€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    N. Kröger • Hampden 2023 &nbsp; 1yr &nbsp; 64,3% The Spirit Traveller Jamaican Rum

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    The Hampden distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Hampden have been reviewed 16,487 times with an average of 8.4/10.

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