Bumbu The Original

Rich banana and vanilla aromas lead to a palate dominated by caramel and sugary fruit. The community finds it extremely sweet and approachable—ideal for dessert or beginners, though divisive for purists.

7.1  / 10  (855 reviews)

Sweet banana, caramel and vanilla—dessert in a glass.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Very approachable for beginners
    • Intense banana and vanilla notes
    • Smooth, easy-drinking character

    Banana-forward sweetness defines Bumbu The Original, with lush notes of vanilla and caramel that create a smooth dessert-like experience. RumX tasters praise its easy-drinking, welcoming profile, especially for newcomers or those with a sweet tooth, while experienced drinkers consider it quite sugary and less complex. Worth a sip for fans of sweet, flavoured rums and those seeking an approachable introduction to the category.

    Aroma

    Banana Vanilla Caramel Sweet

    Taste

    Banana Vanilla Sweet Caramel

    How is this rum rated?

    7.1  / 10  (855 reviews)

    "This is definitely a good rum for beginners. A bit too sweet for me, but still nicely balanced and an easy sipper. The nose is sweet with vanilla and chocolate. The palate is sweet and fruity with spices and caramel. Kind of a smooth rum. The finish is medium and sweet with vanilla. "

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    6.4 / 10
    Review by: Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

    "Too sweet although the banana note is fun. Toy rum."

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    5.1 / 10
    Review by: Mirko Frosini 🇮🇪

    "Very sweet. Marketing to the max. But it's still pleasant when you discover rum. Edit: tasted again after a few years. It's really bad. It's the kind of product that doesn't serve rum. It's at best a sweet digestif to be drunk on the rocks. THIS IS NOT A RUM!"

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    3.9 / 10
    Review by: Vincent D

    "out of the bunch of the super popular spiced rums, I guess I like this best (way better than Don Papa). it gives strong Bananabread vibes that are interesting and don't taste too chemical like with Don Papa."

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    5.9 / 10
    Review by: Rumpalumpa
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Brand
    Bumbu
    RumX ID
    RX7
    ABV
    35%
    Category
    Spiced Rum
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Column Still
    Age
    15 years
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <50€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    15yr &nbsp; 35% Bumbu The Original

    How is the price of this rum developing?

    The RumX community has already added 1,864 bottles to their collections:

    closed
    1,162
    opened
    392
    emptied
    310
    Open rate
    38%
    Ø Market value
    28€

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