Bumbu XO
Most enjoy its smooth vanilla‑caramel and lighter sweetness versus Bumbu Original. Critics find it flat, a bit alcoholic, even synthetic. Consensus: decent starter or cocktail rum, not exciting.
Bumbu Original fans or casual drinkers wanting a less-sweet, more “rum-like” option with clear vanilla‑caramel notes that works both neat and especially in simple cocktails.
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How does this rum taste?
Simple, smooth step up from Bumbu Original
If you enjoy soft, sweet rums like Bumbu Original but want something a bit drier and closer to classic rum, this is a logical, low-risk next bottle—just don’t expect depth.
Enthusiasts seeking complex, high-ABV or unsweetened rums, and anyone sensitive to alcohol harshness or bored by straightforward vanilla‑caramel profiles.
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I also like the Bumbu Original, but this one is already very good for me. Not sweet, very balanced, I think coffee to recognize, a long soft finish. A super rum, for the quality at a very reasonable price to get.
It was one of my first rums. I just get to retasting this one after a while. Definitely better than the original. I like the flask design with an iconic X. On palate it is not bad, moderate but fine. Ideal for casual drinking for an affordable price for beginners . It was one of my first rum. I just get to retasting this one after a while.
Podstatne menej sladké ako originál