Velier River Antoine Rivers Royal Grenadian Rum

Bold vegetal funk, sugarcane and smoke — unique and intense.

Fresh, vegetal aromas meet a palate of sugarcane, ripe tropical fruit, and subtle smoke, all balanced by mineral undertones. Loved for its complexity and artisanal style, Rivers Royal is a community-backed choice for bold rum enthusiasts.

8.4  / 10  (173 reviews)

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Extreme complexity and powerful flavors
    • Smooth despite 69% ABV
    • Outstanding in cocktails

    Intense vegetal funk and powerful sugarcane lead the Rivers Royal Grenadian Rum, with lively tropical fruit, smoky mineral notes, and a creamy, well-integrated 69% ABV. The community consistently highlights its artisanal character, bold flavors, and suitability both neat and in cocktails like the Daiquiri. While the rustic profile and earthy, smoky notes may challenge traditional palates, adventurous rum lovers will find a unique, rewarding experience. Worth exploring for fans of funky, full-strength cane juice rums.

    Aroma

    Vegetal Sugarcane Ester Fresh

    Taste

    Vegetal Tropical fruit Sugarcane Smoky

    How is this rum rated?

    8.4  / 10  (173 reviews)
    Top 9% Grenada

    "The distillery founded in 1785, still produce their rum as it was done back in that time. The cane is crushed by a waterwheel driven mill. It’s wild fermented. They don’t use any temperature control and the double retort copper pot stills is heated with dried Bagasse. Finally it’s bottled straight from the stills. They use sugar cane juice instead of molasses, but it’s not an Agricole cause they use different methods. Overall it’s a funky rum rich on esters and congeners. It’s probably not for everyone, but I just love everything around it and I think it beats the Jamaican white Overproof’s."

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    9.0 / 10
    Review by: Stefan Persson

    "Stunning. Rich in aroma and on the palate there is a pronounced peatiness wrapped in a fruity and olive spirit. Long finish. I am being surprised by some white rums that are fruity, but with a strong character rich in nuances thanks to good fermentations. Keeping in mind the value for money this rum is definitely worth considering. I have often spent three times as much for mediocre rums.This distillery is the only one in the world that grinds with a mill that is still working with water. Hand-harvested cane and distillation fire fed with the remains of the cane. Fermentation with native yeasts. Old-fashioned rum."

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    8.8 / 10
    Review by: Mirko Frosini 🇮🇪

    "A rather exceptional rum for my part.We fall directly on a super fresh cane well fermented (Vegetable / Vegetables / Green olive / Green pepper), a power worthy of Jamaican with tropical fruits (Banana / Pineapple / Mango) all roasted, smoky and spicy (Nutmeg / Clove) moreover we find empyreumatic notes (Rubber / Peat / Varnish / Copper / Esters) there is even, to top it all off, a little unexpected greediness (Brioche toast / Butter / Honey)In short an UFO of a white, it goes in all directions, it is powerful, good, aromatic, exuberant! 👌"

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    8.6 / 10
    Review by: Fasen

    "Funkyness, herbal freshness, pineapple, awesome ! This is the result of traditional craftsmanship from Grenada. Respect. The 69 % is well integrated and transforms into a wonderful sweetness on the palate, which then brings out pineapple, papaya and a little pear. The sensational, earthy and herbal fresh note even makes room for a hint of vanilla later on. The basic taste remains in the mouth forever and is noticeable even after an hour. Thank you for white rum! 😀"

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    8.4 / 10
    Review by: Felix Reiber
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    Bottler
    RumX ID
    RX6324
    ABV
    69%
    Category
    Pot Still Rum
    Made from
    Sugar cane juice
    Distillation
    Pot Still
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <50€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Velier • River Antoine 69% Rivers Royal Grenadian Rum

    How is the price of this rum developing?

    The RumX community has already added 358 bottles to their collections:

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    88
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    25
    Open rate
    32%
    Ø Market value
    42€

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