Oliver & Oliver Contrabando

Vanilla-caramel sipper with good value

Good value
Easy to drink
Vanilla caramel notes
RumX community voice

Smooth, mild Dominican rum with vanilla, caramel and sugarcane notes. Frequently praised for value and easy drinking, though some find it on the sweet, simple side.

15.59 €

Already purchased 152 times

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Details about this rum

Distillery
RumX ID
RX3971
ABV
38%
Made from
Molasses
Age
<5 years
Bottle volume
70cl
Oliver & Oliver &lt;5yr &nbsp; 38% Contrabando

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    How does this rum taste?

    RumX members praise Contrabando for approachable sweetness and value. Expect vanilla and caramel on the nose, gentle sugarcane on the palate, and a mild 38% ABV. Reviewers enjoy it neat or in desserts, though some find it quite sweet and simple. Backed by 47 reviews and rising trust, this Dominican molasses rum is an easygoing choice.

    Aroma

    Vanilla Sugarcane Caramel Butterscotch

    Taste

    Vanilla Caramel Sugarcane Mild

    How is this rum rated?

    Rating (0-10)
    7.0/10 47 reviews

    It's quite ok for the small price tag

    Good value and goes great in desserts.

    Was recommended to me by my rum dealer as very good value for money. I am happy to confirm this impression.

    Fruity and easy to drink

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    The Oliver & Oliver distillery is located in Dominican Republic. Rums from Oliver & Oliver have been reviewed 2,261 times with an average of 7.3/10.

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    Avg Rating: 7.3/10
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