Bumbu The Original

Banana-caramel sweetness, perfect dessert sipper

Most reviewers describe Bumbu as very sweet, almost liqueur-like, with strong banana, caramel, and vanilla flavors. People recommend it for dessert sipping or to introduce beginners to rum.

7.1/10 856 reviews

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    How does this rum taste?

    Extremely smooth and easy
    Sweet, fruity banana flavor
    Great for beginners

    The thing people love most about Bumbu The Original is its unmistakable sweetness, with bold banana and rich vanilla flavors standing out in nearly every review. Buyers consistently call it a fruity and caramel dessert sipper, often comparing its profile to banana candy or caramelized pears. Fans say it's their go-to for introducing friends to rum or serving neat over ice, while many see it as a fun pick for parties or sweet cocktails. Worth trying if you enjoy an ultra-sweet, banana-forward rum and want something approachable for newcomers.

    Aroma

    Banana Vanilla Caramel Sweet

    Taste

    Banana Vanilla Sweet Caramel

    How is this rum rated?

    7.1/10 856 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 🇮🇪

     Who likes banana, will also like Bumbu.many of my acquaintances speak of a "women's rum". I disagree, I like it very much. Smell and taste very "bananig", yet a real rum with slight sharpness. Of course, also sweet, but R.H. Riise is partly much sweeter.

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    8.0 /10
    Review by: Dunzi

     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
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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 1,867 bottles to their collections:

    closed
    1,164
    opened
    393
    emptied
    310
    Open rate
    38%
    Ø Market value
    28€

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