The Whisky Jury South Pacific The Many Faces of Rum

Fruity, herbal Fiji with smoky and woody undertones.

Distinctly fruity with prominent pineapple and citrus, backed by subtle smokiness, herbal touches, and fresh wood. Not for everyone, but worth a try if you enjoy a gently complex, fruit-driven Fiji rum.

8.2/10 27 reviews

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    How does this rum taste?

    long and warm, fruits, light wood
    kandierte Ananas und Lösungsmittel (Ester)
    le nez est trompeur... une ribambelle de fruits tropicaux

    Fiji’s 2009 ‘The Many Faces of Rum’ leaves no hiding its fruity kick, especially pineapple and citrus—users like SaibotZtar note “kandierte Ananas und Lösungsmittel”, while Jacques etdom calls the nose “trompeur… une ribambelle de fruits tropicaux.” Herbal and woody notes show up consistently on the palate (“very herbal profile in taste” – Stijn Zino), and you’ll detect light smoke and a hint of olive. The finish is generally described as long and warm, needing “some time in the glass to really open up” (Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰), with a restrained bitterness and a gentle, slightly medicinal close. A bottling that splits opinion but offers plenty to pick apart.

    Aroma

    Fruity Pineapple Ginger Fresh

    Taste

    Spice Ester Rubber Woody

    How is this rum rated?

    8.2/10 27 reviews
    Top 34% Fiji
    Top 39% South Pacific

    #5167 22.03.2025 Tasting at Whisky Watcher, Odense. Nose Fresh, medium intense, fruits, light wood, light pineapple, citrus, spice, faint smoke, light olive. Palate Light oily, light wood, faint smoke, fruits, light citrus, faint caramel, light ginger, faint herbal. Finish Long and warm, fruits, light wood, herbal, light tea, faint medicinal, citrus. Needs some time in the glass to really open up properly.

    Ganz spannende Geschichte: In der Nase ordentlich Olive und Zzitrusfrüchte,. Am Gaumen ein bisschen Ananas, dann ein paar röstig rauchige, ja dreckige Noten. Kein wirkliches Komplexmonster, aber ich hab ihn doch genossen, aber in die Spitzengruppe der „Many Faces of Rum“ schafft er es definitiv nicht.

    In der Nase fällt vorallem die Fruchtigkeit nach Zitrusfrüchten auf ... Ananas und etwas Lösungsmittel Ingwer leichte Rauchnoten aber nicht störend . Im Mund erstmal etwas Süße mit Früchten , kandierte Ananas und Lösungsmittel (Ester) . Wird dann kurz etwas bitter was sich aber dann wieder gibt und er schmeckt nach frischem Holz . Wirkt insgesamt sehr zam und zurückhaltend.

    The nose is deceptive, I would have bet on Jamaica. Pineapple, citrus zest, light smoke, a bevy of tropical fruits. Notes still present on the palate. Very fruity. Some herbaceous notes and spices on the finish. Long, warm finish. A nice surprise!

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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    RumX ID
    RX23455
    ABV
    55,2%
    Category
    Pot Still Rum
    Vintage
    2009
    Bottled
    2024
    Cask number
    #45
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Pot Still
    Age
    15 years
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <250€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    The Whisky Jury • South Pacific 2009 &nbsp; 15yr &nbsp; 55,2% The Many Faces of Rum

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    Ø Market value
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    About the South Pacific distillery

    The South Pacific distillery is located in Fiji. Rums from South Pacific have been reviewed 3,186 times with an average of 8.0/10.

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