Denizen Merchant‘s Reserve

Denizen Merchant's Reserve offers tropical aromas and a buttery, funky palate ideal for cocktails, though it's polarizing when sipped neat.

7.0  / 10  (22 reviews)

Great for Mai Tais, not for sipping.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Ideal for tiki cocktails
    • Rich tropical aroma
    • Affordable and complex

    Denizen Merchant’s Reserve is a versatile rum crafted from sugar cane juice and distilled using a pot still, offering a unique blend ideal for tiki cocktails. Aged for 8 years, it boasts an ABV of 43%. The aroma is rich with notes of parfum, banana, and tropical fruits, followed by hints of dried fruit and demerara sugar. The taste is characterized by buttery tones and tropical fruit flavors, with underlying funk and coconut elements. While some find it "hot" neat, it's often praised for enhancing Mai Tai cocktails, making it a valuable addition to a bar. Users appreciate its complexity and affordability, though not everyone recommends it as a sipping rum.

    Aroma

    Parfum Banana Tropical fruit Dried fruit

    Taste

    Buttery Tropical fruit Alcoholic Funky

    How is this rum rated?

    7.0  / 10  (22 reviews)

    "Way too reduced for my taste. I’m very happy to have been able to sample this rum thoug. Many thanks Adrian 🙂"

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    6.9 / 10
    Review by: Mike H.

    "Tasting notes 05.02.2016 with Dirk Becker at the Hanse Spirit: When Mai Tai Rum was designed, pure did not leave a lasting impression. The notes are only a +/-"

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    6.9 / 10
    Review by: w00tAN

    "Made for the Mai Tai .... pure rather midfield by the strong dilution, nevertheless incredibly great that I could try it, thank you Adrian Wahl"

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    7.5 / 10
    Review by: SaibotZtar

    "A surprising contrast between a fruity and floral nose and a palate with mild funk and even a smoky note. The funky flavor is actually much more highlighted in a cocktail than when sipping this neat; not a great neat rum, though I love it in a Mai Tai."

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    7.0 / 10
    Review by: BigFlax
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Brand
    Denizen
    RumX ID
    RX8724
    ABV
    43%
    Category
    Pot Still Rum
    Made from
    Sugar cane juice
    Distillation
    Pot Still
    Age
    8 years
    Bottle volume
    75cl
    Price range
    <50€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    8yr &nbsp; 43% Denizen Merchant‘s Reserve

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    33%
    Ø Market value
    26€

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