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Mezan XO Jamaica rum

Mezan XO Jamaica

Multiple | Aged | 40% ABV

6.9/10
95 ratings
Tasty, but not quite great
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95 Mezan XO Jamaica Ratings

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rumfan69 🇬🇧 | 6 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

Ok I feel really mean giving this a 4 as others really loved it and it does have some plus point, ie no detectable added sugar and only a small amount of added E150. The thing is even with all that, I didn't like it and here's why - that overripe stewed banana taste. Now don't get me wrong, I like bananas but not the banana that’s in this. You can taste other things too, it gives complex oaky tobacco and I'm guessing it's been aged in American and the finish is fairly long but.. it's not for me. Sorry all the folks at Mezan and thanks for trying to really cut down on additives too.

Aleksei 🇷🇺 | 7 ratings
Posted 9 months ago

Unusual, not like plantation. Very nice and unfiltered.

Dirtydogg 🇧🇬 | 30 ratings
Posted 1 year ago

Pot and column still Jamaican. On the nose is the best part - the funkiness. After that not so much happens with this one. In the mouth there is some overripe fruits and banana. The finish is not long and there is no burn at all. Overall is smooth and drinkable. If i cath it on sale i will get a bottle again, otherwise go to Appleton 12 - better choice.

GrafVlad 🇧🇬 | 4 ratings
Posted 1 year ago

Остър послевкус на тютюн, не особено приятен. Определено няма да повторя

Chito 🇧🇬 | 42 ratings
Posted over 1 year ago

Strange color.Solid banana aroma, strong palate till the end...
Not my type.

marekfiser 🇨🇿 | 144 ratings
Posted over 1 year ago

An unsweetend, uncolored, unfiltered "raw" rum (very pale colored). A blend of many various aged rums (ain't particularly excited about this information). I would say British style. Not really at all Jamaican in the nose (or overall Jamaican level of quality, if comes to that), had mixed feelings at best for the first sip. Dry and woody rum with quite a long aftertaste, typical Mezan style. I have tested Mezan Guyana recently as well and wasn't at all happy about it either. It reminds me of "Rum & Cane" (Spanish cask) or "Ultimatum" rums with sorta similar philosophy and handwriting. Not even remotely comparable to some of J. masterpieces such as Hampdon family or Smith & Cross.
Both nose and palate are decently fruity with a hint of wood. Seems to me rather like a mongrel of British and Spanish style, the bourbon cask finish is not at all present to me. The ABV is boringly low (40) and the body itself is not very recognizable or groundbreaking. An average rum for money paid (about 850 CZK) with a nice paper box as a bonus.

Chaosrum 🇨🇭 | 6 ratings
Posted over 1 year ago

Light, banana-ish and very sweet. Quite enjoyable.

Mugoogio 🇺🇸 | 29 ratings
Posted over 1 year ago

Light colored, but has some depth. It’s funky enough.

alfakilo 🇫🇮 | 5 ratings
Posted almost 2 years ago

Quite light, has some burn, not too much sweetness, but some nice banana coming through in the smell. I prefer darker, deeper and mellower tastes, so not for me.

dajana 🇪🇨 | 76 ratings
Posted over 2 years ago

If you had to brush your Jamaican hair for a royal reception, you'd try to do something like that. We're impressed with blend masters art. Soft, round, aged, feel fresh, complete with recognisable Jamaican funky the background.

wayoutwest 🇬🇧 | 101 ratings
Posted over 2 years ago

I find this pretty one dimensional.

For me the nose is the best bit. A pleasant subtle amalgam of acetone, varnish and banana.

The taste though is all banana. Not strong, with a subtle burn, a touch of oak and just a little sweet.

The finish is short, leaving a bit of banana overlaying distinct dryness.

Overall, I find it too simple. If I just want funk, I would rather drink Smith and Cross - it has more richness and a longer finish. For a simple supper, I'd rather drink Mount Gay Eclipse.




Brand Details

Name: XO Jamaica
ABV: 40%
Type: Mezan
Raw Material: Unknown
Process: Unknown
Distillation: Unknown
Women Led Rum: No

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