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English Harbour 5-Year rum

English Harbour 5-Year

Antigua and Barbuda | Aged | 40% ABV | Column Still (1-4) Distilled

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196 ratings
Tasty, but not quite great
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196 English Harbour 5-Year Ratings

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rumtrinker ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช | 45 ratings
Posted almost 3 years ago

To me, this rum ticks most of the boxes. It has an age statement, it is not overly sweet, it says where it is from, price is about right.

And the nose is quite nice. Woody, fruity. And a hint of mouldy cardboard. Which I do not care for at all.
Seriously, I thought the cork had gone bad. But that is not the case, I believe.

Taste is medium sweet (I assume some sugar is added, but not in excess), vanilla, more fruity than I would have thought, pear, cherry conserve, sugar cane. And something like mouldy cardboard or a musty cellar. Very strange and not really that appealing to me. It might grow on me, but so far (about two years) it has not. The bottle has improved with some oxidation overall, but I still get more mould then I would like.
On the other hand, it is a relatively light rum, which still has quite a complex profile. Since it is the only Antiguan rum I tried so far, I am really in no position to judge. But in comparison to other rums that I know, this is quite unique. Which is good.

No idea where people get the whisky analogies from. This rum tastes nothing like any normal whisky. And I only add "normal" to rule possible freaky experimental rum-cask whiskies and the like.

Since everything comes together very nicely in this rum, I assume that it is meant to be that way. And that is fine ultimately. Might even grow on me further. For now, I find it OK-ish, not very good.

Regan ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ | 83 ratings
Posted over 6 years ago

Not running out to buy this bottle again and again but was ok to drink ,
Nothing for me stood out good mixer
Itโ€™s just ok

Pierre ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ | 86 ratings
Posted over 6 years ago

It's a bit oaky but not too bitter. It's sweet enough with a true rhum taste. Not spiced nor molasse. I also liked it with a little sprite

Puppet Mstr ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ | 38 ratings
Posted over 6 years ago

Definitely not scowl or gag worthy, but it's not making me say "Mmm"

Dirk ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ | 43 ratings
Posted over 6 years ago

Not as sweet as some other rums. It has a definite whiskey taste to it, smokey. It is enjoyable and has a a bit of a burn. I will mix in the future, not sure if I will save as a sipper.

Tom ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 230 ratings
Posted over 6 years ago

Picked up a bottle of English Harbour 5 year when I was in Antigua. I had asked what would be a nice rum reflecting a fine rum made in Antigua. This rum does not disappoint! Not too sweet and not too inundated with oak, tobacco or burn going down. A nice sipper that I wouldn't advise mixing with anything. Looking forward to trying their 10 year old presentation next.

Don ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ | 165 ratings
Posted almost 7 years ago

Medium amber in colour; moderate aromas of caramel,flavours reflect the aromas with more brown sugar, wood spice, walnut, clove and ginger.

Alan ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 89 ratings
Posted almost 7 years ago

Not quite distinctive enough to stand out as a solid sipper, this 5 year rum is best reserved for punches and swizzles where a solid gold caribbean rum is called for. Not the most exciting rum, but certainly a solid choice to have on hand for cocktails.

Michael Huff ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 100 ratings
Posted almost 7 years ago

This most reminded me of a much less syrupy version of Gosling's Family Reserve Old.

piratejabez ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 322 ratings
Posted almost 7 years ago

40% ABV. Supposedly a blend of rums 5โ€“7 years old.

This is one of those rums that simply met (or just exceeded) my expectations; no real surprises. There is typical caramel/brown-sugar/molasses/oak on the nose. This rum is full-flavored, very smooth, and only lightly sugared. At 80 proof, it's a bit light on firepower, but overall it's a fairly well-balanced package.

This rum, I imagine, would be equally serviceable as a mixer or sipper, and for that reason is recommendable to those with limited shelf-space. (I would also recommend RL Seale's Finest 10-year.)

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Pavel Cech ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ | 48 ratings
Posted almost 7 years ago

Average taste, good on ice. Standard and average for me.




Brand Details

Name: 5-Year
Years Aged: 5
ABV: 40%
Type: English Harbour
Raw Material: Unknown
Process: Unknown
Distillation: Column Still (1-4)
Women leading Rum: No

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