Gold of Mauritius Dark Rum 40%

7.1 / 10
152 reviews

Inviting, complex, and approachable entry-level spirit.

Gold of Mauritius Dark Rum shines with vanilla, caramel, and fruity complexities. Drawing on genuine feedback from our RumX community, it makes for an accessible, though occasionally polarizing, introduction to Mauritius rums.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Vibrant vanilla and barrel notes
    • Complex fruity and caramel flavors
    • Accessible introduction to Mauritius rums

    Gold of Mauritius Dark Rum, produced at the Litchquor distillery, offers a sensory journey filled with inviting vanilla, banana, and barrel aromas complemented by sweet caramel and fruity notes. Crafted from sugar cane honey using a column still, this 40% ABV spirit provides an approachable introduction to Mauritius rums. While some in our community find its woodiness or synthetic sweetness a bit off, many appreciate its distinct character and role as an accessible entry-level option. The RumX community values genuine, diverse feedback, making this rum a topic of lively discussion among enthusiasts seeking both flavor exploration and affordable quality.

    Most frequently mentioned flavors

    Aroma

    Vanilla Banana Barrel Dried fruit

    Taste

    Vanilla Sweet Caramel Fruity

    Finish

    Dry Alcoholic Oak Woody

    How is this rum rated?

    7.1/10
    152 reviews
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    7.1/10

    "The barrel is definitely in the foreground, very mild rum despite low sweetness."

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    6.7/10

    "Netter Einsteiger-Rum. Aber schmeckt etwas künstlich und gesüßt."

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    6.5/10

    "커피향이 전면에 드러나고 약간의 알콜향이 남. 목넘김은 부드럽고 적당한 달콤함이 느껴진다. 다만, 전 과정에서 코와 혀에 자극이 느껴지고 약간 달콤하지만 바디가 다소 가볍게 느껴지며 알콜이 통합되지 않은 듯한 아쉬움이 있다 8년산은 좀 더 깊이감이 있고 알콜 부즈가 적었던 기억이다. 골드 오브 모리셔스의 맛이 마음에 든다면 조금 더 투자해서 8년산을 구매하는 것을 추천드립니다."

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    7.0/10

    "Good rum for the entry, sweetish, vanilla, very light wood flavors and dried fruits."

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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    RumX ID
    RX340
    ABV
    40%
    Category
    Rum Based Spirit
    Made from
    Sugar cane honey
    Distillation
    Column Still
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <50€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Litchquor Ltd. 40% Gold of Mauritius Dark Rum

    How is the price of this rum developing?

    Ø Market value
    19€

    The RumX community has already added 252 bottles to their collections:

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    opened
    56
    emptied
    37
    Open rate
    37%

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    About the Litchquor Ltd. distillery

    The Litchquor Ltd. distillery is located in Mauritius. Rums from Litchquor Ltd. have been reviewed 287 times with an average of 7.0/10.


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