The Antigua Distillery English Harbour 5 Years

"The molasses comes from Dom. Rep. and Guyana. After distillation it’s aged in former bourbon and Tennessee whiskey barrels between five and eight years before blended and bottled. In my opinion is this an outstanding everyday rum, especially when taking the price into account."

"Very relaxed rum. As a mixer I like him.61/100 for me."

"#5028 04.01.2025 Relaxing at home with some samples. Nose Wood, light roasted, light caramel, vanilla, dried fruit, faint cherry. Palate Round, wood, light roasted, light caramel, light vanilla, oily, light spicy, faint polish, dried fruit. Finish Medium long, wood, light roasted, vanilla, raisin, light cherry, light caramel, light tannins. The empty glass has wood, a light sour note, light honey and light marzipan."

"If alcohol hadn't been given the mantle of being unhealthy, english harbour would be my daily friend. Not too complex, not too full-bodied, but a loyal and gentle friend by the fireside in the evening. Absolutely convincing in taste and PLV. One of the best you can get in this price segment."

"This rum is not really a secret tip. It is surprisingly complex with fruity aromas on a toffee-caramel base. The barrel ageing is also very clear. Really great for the price."

"06.2024 First impression: restrained Nose: subtle esters, rubber, spice Palate: spices, wine barrel, bicycle inner tube Finish: slightly rough, medium length, alcoholic Overall impression: very characteristic, I used to like it better with a port or sherry finish, otherwise also good in mixers 2021 The fruit, spices and wood are not particularly pronounced, yet the EH5 has a profile all of its own: crisp, fresh, intense and even a little funky."

"Probably the best rum in this price segment and one of the best value-for-money rums ever. Nothing more needs to be said. Simply harmonious and round. Most importantly, without excessive sweetness."

"All my Tastings and Scores are purely based on “Rums under £50”. I rarely look at Rums over £50 for my YouTube."

"Top price-performance ratio. Ideal for beginners in this price segment"

"7,4:The nose opens with a light rum with a strong toasted woodiness. Some fruit rests at the heart of the glass, with a little orange peel.Vanilla and other sweet spices, like cinnamon and nutmeg, retain their liveliness and freshness.There are some medicinal notes and roastedness, mocha. The aeration brings more freshness and the fruit takes advantage to deliver a rich, sweet juice. Orange peel is the first to emerge, paving the way for more exotic fruits, very ripe. American oak follows in classic fashion, with luscious notes of vanilla, coconut and tobacco, dried fruits. 7,5:The palate is soft and entirely devoted to the American oak. After a slight bite of dry wood, vanilla, sweet spices and toasted coconut quickly invade the palate, some metallic notes. The wood becomes more toasted on the mid-palate, approaching caramelized and roasted nuts such as pecan. 7:The finish is light, woody, with luscious coconut and orange peel returning once again."

"Price-performance ratio is simply mega. Really a rum for beautiful days. Also long lasting. Both the nose and the taste are harmonious and intense."

"Un rhum d’Antigua au profil très classique et traditionnel. Le nez est rempli de notes caramélisées, vanillées et boisées qui s’accompagnent d’un soupçon de fruits secs et de fruits à coque sur un fond de sherry. C’est accessible mais plutôt banal pour être honnête. L’attaque accentue la douceur en bouche avec ses notes de caramel et de sucre brûlé. Fruits secs, vanille, épices douces et boisé légèrement rôti finalisent un profil simple et basique. Difficile de laisser parler les arômes tellement qu’ils sont dilués, ce qui est bien dommage. La finale revient sur le même registre, avec un peu de noix de coco et un peu plus de longévité, mais rien de transcendant. Un rhum de gamme permanente correcte, mais qui manque de personnalité pour se démarquer des innombrables rhums traditionnels."

"Solid rum, especially in terms of price / performance. Certainly well suited as a beginner or for mixing"

"Good quality rum, especially so for the price tag. Caramel, gentle vanilla and burnt sugar flavour comes through nicely alongside woody notes. Genuinely very pleasantly surprised at the price to quality ratio."

"very honest"