Master of Malt South Pacific Fijian Rum 2009

Funky, punchy, and packed with tropical fruit—amazing value and character for the price.

Funky, fruity, and complex aroma
Exceptional value for age and strength
Smooth and approachable despite high ABV
RumX community voice

Aroma bursts with pineapple, creme brulee, coffee, and a touch of funk, while the palate delivers bitter orange, dark chocolate, tropical fruit, and hints of rubber. Reviewers rave about its "great punchiness, complexity and interesting flavours" (Jack M) and its "brilliant...funky" profile that "goes down very easy" even at 61% ABV (Leslie Haigh). Its value is often highlighted—"puts a lot of expensive rums to shame" (Kieron Wood)—while some note a slightly "industrial" edge or unexpected aftertaste. This pour is a hit for lovers of powerful, fruity, and funky sippers at a stellar price.

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Details about this rum

Country
Distillery
RumX ID
RX22144
ABV
61%
Vintage
2009
Bottled
2024
Age
13 years
Bottle volume
70cl
Master of Malt • South Pacific 2009   13yr   61% Fijian Rum

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    How does this rum taste?

    Fijian Rum 2009 Master of Malt is a bold, funky spirit that delivers tropical fruit, pineapple, and creamy toffee notes, all wrapped in a robust 61% ABV. Praised by the RumX community for its punchy character, remarkable value, and a seamless mix of complexity and drinkability, this bottling stands out as a must-try for fans of lively, ester-rich profiles.

    Aroma

    Pineapple Tropical fruit Creme Brulee Vanilla

    Taste

    Tropical fruit Bitter orange Rubber Dark chocolate

    How is this rum rated?

    Rating (0-10)
    8.7/10 12 reviews
    Top 6% Fiji
    Top 7% South Pacific

    13 years old 61%AVB 2009 is the year... it was distilled By south Pacific Available at master of malt UK 273 bottles Available It's a brilliant rum nice and funky.. not much afterburn ..to say how strong it is Gose down very easy... price 49 UK pounds Very good value puts a lot of expensive rums to shame Beat Fijian rum I had so far

    Tasted against the Plantation Fiji ‘under the sea’ 2009. The MoM bottling is a great rum for a fantastic price. Fruity, funky nose leads into a rich, creamy toffee, butter taste. It is easily superior to the Plantation Fiji with a great punchiness, complexity and interesting flavours - wow the butteriness. The plantation is still good but smoothed out and more generic.

    Tasted 27-10-2024 This is an incredible rum for the price which is why it scores so high .

    Very complex and industrial but sweet. Like a continental aged PM with some funk. Now tasting at 48%: still very powerful. 99% dark chocolate on nose and especially dry chocolate roasted finish. Rubber and coffee. Really quite a beast, but somehow not 8.5+ due to ferocity. Amazing value. Also rumour that Fiji casks are disappearing so glad to have it.

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    The South Pacific distillery is located in Fiji. Rums from South Pacific have been reviewed 3,278 times with an average of 8.0/10.

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