Bumbu XO

Good for mixing but even better on its own on ice.

Sattes Bernstein im Glas.
In der Nase Karamell, Vanille, Holz aber keine Banane.
Im Gaumen sehr angenehm und ausgewogen, Früchte, Karamell, Holz und Gewürze. Süss aber nicht so süss wie der "kleine" Bumbu.
Im Abgang geschmeidig und mittellang.
Die paar Jahre Reifung mehr hat diesem Rum gutgetan, oder das andere Blending.
G+R F LU19

Rich amber in a glass.
In the nose caramel, vanilla, wood but no banana.
On the palate very pleasant and balanced, fruits, caramel, wood and spices. Sweet but not as sweet as the "little" Bumbu.
In the finish smooth and medium long.
The few years of maturing more has done this rum good, or the other blending.
G+R F LU19

On vacation in Curaçao stopped at liquor store for a bottle. There was a great selection and I wanted something new. This happened to be available to taste. Good nose and fairly complex and sweet as I like. Similar to 12 year Kirk

I think I expected a bit more but none the less it's a very solid rum. Very smooth, very light on the nose, and not much of a lingering after taste. Certainly something I can work into my rotation very easily

The Bumbu is definitely a rum more then the original which is nice
It’s smooth with a semi- sweetness to it
I gave it a 7 but might come back to adjust after another tasting
Just not sure 🤔 if it’s an actual 7 or maybe a 6
Much better then the sickening sweetness of the original so that’s a start

Update this is a different Bumbo and is actually really good enjoying it neat and it’s real added rum. Dark brown with depth mild sweetness. Way better than the original Bumbu desert beverage.

As an avid rum and coke guy, I'm always willing to throw new spiced rums in the mix. To be honest, I don't like the XO over the standard bottle, but I still enjoy it. If asked, I'd say stick to the original for a nice caramel flavored rum and coke. To be fair, I haven't tried this straight. So, I can't speak to its ability to stand up on its own.

Much better than other offerings from Bumbu. Good sipper.

Sweet, good, quite drinkable. Not fascinating, and not bad - just fine.

Sugar: Estimated at 24 GPL. This is a better rum than the original. The original is more like a liqueur than a rum. This one still has a bit of the banana taste and aroma in it but it's in the background. Overall it's a sweet fairly well balanced rum with Banana, oak, a bit of smoke, some caramel and vanilla with a bit of spice. Fairly smooth at first with a bit of a bite on the follow through.