Rivière du Mât XO

Smooth, sweet, but lacks depth for some.

Rivière du Mât XO is a smooth, caramel-forward rum with sweet undertones, evoking mixed views on its complexity and depth.

7.0/10 41 reviews

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    How does this rum taste?

    Smooth and easy to drink
    Sweet caramel notes
    15-year aging

    The Rivière du Mât XO rum from Reunion Island is a molasses-based spirit aged for 15 years, crafted using a column still process. With an ABV of 42%, it exhibits primary notes of caramel and sweetness, accented by subtle honey, fruity, and woody aromas. The palate is underscored by lingering caramel, delicate smoothness, and hints of dried fruit and sugar. Users hold mixed opinions, with some appreciating its mellow, sweet character, while others find it lacking complexity and depth for its classification. This XO represents a smooth and accessible option, yet it's perceived to miss the robust intensity expected by some enthusiasts.

    Aroma

    Caramel Sweet Honey Fruity

    Taste

    Caramel Sweet Sugar Dried fruit

    How is this rum rated?

    7.0/10 41 reviews

     Ya basic! Very bland and superficial with too much burn for its weight. Hard pass. Wouldn’t even use it as a mixer nowadays…

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    6.5 /10
    Review by: Tom Buteneers

     I was rather disappointed with this XO. I had expected far more from it to be honest. Very sweet and fruity with light wood and caramel on the profile.

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    6.8 /10
    Review by: Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

     Not impressed by this, expected more. Nice and easy to drink, but also forgettable, unfortunately.

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    6.5 /10
    Review by: MarcT

     Rhum doux, assez rond avec une pointe fruitée. Léger goût de caramel.

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    7.8 /10
    Review by: Kéké
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    RumX ID
    RX811
    ABV
    42%
    Category
    Column Still Rum
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Column Still
    Age
    15 years
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <50€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Rivière du Mât 15yr &nbsp; 42% XO

    How is the price of this rum developing?

    The RumX community has already added 122 bottles to their collections:

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    71
    opened
    37
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    14
    Open rate
    42%
    Ø Market value
    29€

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    About the Rivière du Mât distillery

    The Rivière du Mât distillery is located in Reunion. Rums from Rivière du Mât have been reviewed 537 times with an average of 7.1/10.

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