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Doorly's XO 6-Year rum

Doorly's XO 6-Year

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Barbados | Aged | 43% ABV | Pot and Column Still Distilled

Produced in Barbados by master distiller Richard Seale, the rums in Doorly XO have been aged a minimum of 6 years before finishing in Olorosco sherry casks. The second maturation in sherry casks is rare and gives Doorly XO its unique flavour.

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341 Doorly's XO 6-Year Ratings

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Rasmus πŸ‡©πŸ‡° | 153 ratings
Posted over 5 years ago

This is a special rum to me as this was the first "premium" rum I ever tasted. It has been a staple for me ever since in my journey through the world of rum.

Nose: Clear notes from the time spend in sherry-casks with a hint of smoke
Taste: Vanilla, nuts and a long, sweet and complex aftertaste with clear hints of sherry
Overall: This is a fantastic rum. It is a bit too expensive, which also hurts the rating, but the taste is just wonderful and something everyone should be able to enjoy.

Smovens πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 187 ratings
Posted almost 4 years ago

similar to the 12 but not as deep and smooth. Sweeter in a great way. The sherry finish works perfectly

Lubber πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 9 ratings
Posted almost 4 years ago

A nice dry rum, sherry cask finish definitely comes through. At this price point you’re getting a lot. My go-to rum when I make Grog. Nice bottle, doesn’t seem to be sweetened or artificially colored.

Ravedave69 πŸ‡§πŸ‡ͺ | 2 ratings
Posted almost 4 years ago

One of the first middle class rums I have tasted so far. As someone used to whisky I can definitly recommend this rum, for me the palate is rich and delicate, a little burn but well balanced to the taste.

Then again I am not a seasoned rum drinker so my opinion does not carry alot of weight, but I like it nonetheless.

RHUM FACTORY πŸ‡«πŸ‡· | 32 ratings
Posted almost 4 years ago

Originaires de la Barbade, les rhums Doorly's sont produits par R.L.Seale & Company, distillerie Γ©galement Γ  l’origine des Foursquare et R.L Seale's. Ces trois marques proposent donc des rhums issus des mΓͺmes alambics et bΓ©nΓ©ficiant d’une attention et d’une qualitΓ© de production identique.
Le Doorly’s XO est un rhum de mΓ©lasse, fruit de l’assemblage de plusieurs eaux de vie ayant ensuite subit un double processus de vieillissement. Ainsi il passe entre 5 et 8 ans en fΓ»ts de chΓͺne amΓ©ricain (bourbon) avant d’Γͺtre affinΓ© durant deux annΓ©es en fΓ»ts de Sherry Oloroso ;
Il est utile de prΓ©ciser que ce rhum ne subit aucun ajout de d’arΓ΄mes, colorants ou de substance sucrante.

Si le flaconnage n’a rien de bien original, la gamme Doorly’s est facilement reconnaissable grΓ’ce aux oiseaux qui ornent les Γ©tiquettes, en l’occurrence sur le XO, le ara hyacinthe, perroquet que l’on ne retrouve pas Γ  la Barbade, mais plutΓ΄t dans certaines zones d’AmΓ©rique du Sud. Le bouchonnage de type Β« capsule Γ  vis Β» est l’élΓ©ment clairement perfectible de l’ensemble.

Notre avis : une belle entrée en matière pour celles et ceux qui veulent se lancer dans la découverte des rhums de la Barbade. Un bon rapport qualité prix pour un rhum, sérieux et sans ajout. Notre petit conseil, patienter un peu en le laissant dans votre verre avant de le déguster.

Nez : gourmand avec ses notes de vanille et coco, il révèle le caractère de ce rhum et évoque le boisé du fût,

Bouche : une belle attaque enveloppante, un peu sèche avec ses notes de vanille, boisée et torréfiée,

Finale : une très jolie longueur avec ses notes de tabac blond séché.

MartinPrum πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ | 25 ratings
Posted almost 4 years ago

For me this is the classic good rum - very pleasant sweet aroma, tasty with sherry and wood tones. I like it. You will not make mistake with this rum.

vomi1011 πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ | 402 ratings
Posted 4 years ago

This is the 40% review.
A good and natural rum, for sure. With a lot of potential for blended rums. If you like rums with woody profile and orange in the taste this one is for you.
I would prefer an older version of XO. But it's still a natural rum with nice flavours.
I like it especially for Daiquiri cocktail.
Ron Botran 1893 is a little bit better in my opinion and has also orange in the profile.

Since the new XO has 43% this rum became much better. I have to rate it with an 8.
The taste is still similar, but more concentrated and richer.

Smell: oak, vanilla, orange, some apricot, caramel, dry fruits
Taste initial: some orange, with oak, apricot, some caramel, wood with tannins
Taste middle/finish: burned sugar, vanilla, wood/barrel, orange, spice, tannins
Aftertaste: wood, orange

Sweetness: 2/5
Spice: 3/5
Fruit: 3/5
Mildness: 3.5/5
Value (27€): 3.5/5
Experience level: amateur

Robert πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 109 ratings
Posted 4 years ago

Good in a mixed drink but not to my taste as a sipper. Good rum for the price.

poly.pop πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 38 ratings
Posted 4 years ago

Very similar to the 8 year, maintaining all of the caramel, vanilla, and stone fruit characteristics that make Bajan rum so delicious - with a slight oaky overtone and a hint of sherry sweetness poking through. Excellent as a mixer or on the rocks. I honestly prefer this over the 12 year as I feel it has a more robust profile that's not overpowered by a whiskey-like oakiness.

Kean πŸ‡©πŸ‡° | 6 ratings
Posted 4 years ago

This rum does not provide a lot of complexity a very simple rum with flavors of vanilla and caramel. It is a very easy to drink rum which I really like.

xrodriguez πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 45 ratings
Posted 4 years ago

A very nice rum for the price. Had it on the rocks with a lime. Has an almost sweet flavor, and her robust flavor.




Brand Details

Type: Aged
Company: Doorly's
Country: Barbados
Name: XO 6-Year
ABV: 43%
Years Aged: 6
Raw Material: Unknown
Process: Unknown
Distillation: Pot and Column Still
Women Led: No

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