A.H. Riise XO Reserve Rum Superior Cask

 Fruitiness and sweetness is way too dominant and too much for me to enjoy. I wouldn't classify this as a rum.

 Gestern Abend bei Freunden wieder etwas auf Rumbasis im Glas gehabt. Riise und ich werden einfach keine Freunde. Nette Worte sind für diesen Klebstoff nicht zu finden. Er ist ein bisschen fruchtig. Süß ist er auch noch, vielleicht ein bisschen zu süß. Aber auch nur vielleicht...... Wer es mag soll es trinken, ich bin da raus.

 Ein fruchtig süßer Einsteigerrum. In der Nase und am Gaumen dominieren Vanille und Karamell. Dafür, dass er diese enorme Zuckerzugabe erhalten hat, ist er recht passabel. Für erfahrene Raumtrinker ist er sicher zu süß.

 6,2:The first nose reveals a hint of heavy rum (overripe banana), but this remains fairly stealthy, as vanilla and orange quickly assert themselves, enhanced by a large pinch of cinnamon. The cinnamon's powdery aspect really comes to the fore, all the more so as pepper and nutmeg come to the fore. The sugar is very present, giving us a kind of spicy candy.We return to the orange zest when we shake the rum. This gives a slightly drier impression that tries to bring a little balance before the cinnamon melted into the vanilla makes a comeback. The spicy ambience continues with ginger and cardamom, reminiscent of the little gingerbread men we eat during the holidays. 6:The vanilla-orange-cinnamon trio that leads the way on the palate is definitely reminiscent of Christmas. It's a tropical Christmas, and a particularly West Indian one at that, since these aromas are reminiscent of the famous schrubb prepared in the islands for this occasion. 5,5:The finish with thick sugar of an orange liqueur takes over, depositing this citrus flavor on the palate for a long time to come.

 Das war der 4. verkostete Rum von Riise an diesem Abend und mit diesem begann meine Übelkeit, wie wenn man zu viele Süßigkeiten gegessen hat. Aber nicht nur deswegen, denn dieser Rum ist eher unangenehm zu trinken und wirkt sehr künstlich. Keine Empfehlung, in keinster Weise.

 Tasted this one before the EU directive was changed (pre 2020), when it was til "rum". It has a candy-like sweetness, with vanilla and toffee in the nose, and also in the notes; toffee, vanilla and white tea. Not really my style

 Smelling and tasting highly unauthentic; very strong association to cinnamon aroma.

 Typical Riise, lots of sugar, spices and typical aroma in the nose that is present throughout the whole portfolio. Spices include, clove, cinnamon, vanilla. Nougat & caramel with hint of orange peel at the back are also present in the nose as well as taste. A little bit of cardamom in the nose maybe?

 Burnt caramel and directly again this coarse sweetness in the nose. Mr. Riise, we are not going to be friends. Taste-wise, you're right back to liqueur. I mean, seriously? Besides the thick sweetness, you're actually quite thin and tangy on the way. Falernum or Spiced, but clearly far from rum.

 Sehr fein und gelungen mut passender Schärfe. Buttersotch mut etwas Frucht und Vanille Noten die fein am Gaumen spielen. Mit langem süßen Abgang und leckerem Buterscotch die an Werthers echte erinnert.

 Sweetness is all around. Tasty spices and vibrant tropical fruits make it a perfect dessert.

 Sladší, svěžejší, lehce ovocný, hezky navoněný. Moc dobrý :)

 I enjoy the sweetness combined with spices. For me this is one of the most favorite rums.

 Zitrusfrüchte

 This just doesn't hit my taste. The colour seems a bit artificial. The drink itself is too sweet, fruity and very alcoholic in taste. It is missing all the good rum flavours. Even the bottle says it is a superior spirit drink.