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Pyrat XO Reserve rum

Pyrat XO Reserve

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Multiple | Gold | 40% ABV | Pot Still Distilled

Pyrat XO Rum is produced from nine different Caribbean rums that are blended and then aged up to 15 years in used American sweet oak barrels.

The squat Pyrat XO rum bottle shape is inspired by the typical design of rum bottles kept by pirates and ship captains in the 19th century.

6.1/10
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Tasty, but not quite great
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1160 Pyrat XO Reserve Ratings

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piratejabez πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 322 ratings
Posted over 6 years ago

I'd heard the buzz, and was eager to give it a try for myself.

On first pour, I hardly picked up any citrus notes (it had been store in the fridge). It was rather harsh, slightly bitter, but really not that bad. As it warmed, the citrus came out in full force. But it wasn't terrible, and not exactly what I'd call "artificial," either. It just smells like mid-range rum with some orange (maybe with a touch of lemon) essential oil added in, and some sugar. Maybe it's soaked with citrus rind at some point (hence the bitterness), maybe it's artificial flavoring, who knows.

At the end of the day, this is far from the worst rum out thereβ€”it's really not that bad. As a sipper, it's not very good, but as a mixer I think it would be fantastic (if overpriced). Daiquiris, Mai Tais (along with a good, strong Jamaican), Nui Nuis all could be made deliciously with this stuff.

That said, there are plenty of better rums out there.

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larry johnson πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 26 ratings
Posted over 10 years ago

very smooth with a hint or vanilla and orange I like it better with diet coke

Staffan πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ | 26 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

Orange. It smells orange, taste orange... Very provocative and cocky. I can't say I enjoyed it as it was difficult to empty the glass, but it's kind of interesting still. I wouldn't buy a whole bottle, even for the shock value when having a rum loving friend over, but I'm glad I tasted it. Sadly I don't remember any other flavors then orange since this dominated both nose and palate.
Did I mention orange?

Nicoakr πŸ‡«πŸ‡· | 114 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

Not of my liking. For me it is just an awful spicy orange rum. Not very well balanced.

Perro πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ | 16 ratings
Posted over 9 years ago

The orange taste is to predominant and artificial in my opinion, I was expecting much more from this one.

Rorschach πŸ‡§πŸ‡¬ | 36 ratings
Posted over 2 years ago

Note: I'm a sipper. My opinion is based on sipping characteristics.

I don't know what's the fuss about this one. I mean, really. There are way better alternatives in that price range. Of course, that's just a subjective opinion but I did not find anything of significance in it to make me even consider getting another bottle.

Puppet Mstr πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ | 38 ratings
Posted over 6 years ago

It beats the bottom shelf swill out there by a couple of points, but the money is better spent elsewhere. You're paying for the packaging.

"Samuel Brunello" πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 83 ratings
Posted over 6 years ago

This is rum made by a tequila company, and it comes out like cognac... I don't understand, and unfortunately don't enjoy it. This smells, tastes, and behaves almost exactly like Grand Marnier, but with less sugar and more alcohol bite. I'm alternating between 4 and 5 on this.

TommyVinegar πŸ‡§πŸ‡ͺ | 46 ratings
Posted almost 7 years ago

It has been said many times already. This tastes like orange. So much so, I simply cannot believe it wasn't artificially added afterwards. Seeing as it's rum we are talking about - and everything is allowed in the world of rum - that's not at all unthinkable. So, if you like Grand Marnier you'll like this rum, but you are probably better off drinking Grand Marnier.

Henrik Krogh πŸ‡©πŸ‡° | 26 ratings
Posted almost 9 years ago

Smagen er sprittet med alt alt for meget appelsin. Eftersmagen er kedelig og kun appelsin.

martin jeppesen πŸ‡©πŸ‡° | 256 ratings
Posted almost 10 years ago

Very special rum. An interesting smokey orange flavour, but with a slightly strange aftertaste. Not my cup of tea.




Brand Details

Name: XO Reserve
ABV: 40%
Type: Pyrat
Raw Material: Unknown
Process: Pure blend (1 distillery)
Distillation: Pot Still
Women Led Rum: No

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