Best Rums of 2022

Really happy this thread is here.  I'll try some of those rums!

Hi Mr. Rumantic,

herzlichen Dank für die vielen guten und gut formulierten Impressionen, insbesondere zu den verschiedenen El Ron del Artesano's. Bin erst vor kurzem auf diese Marke aufmerksam geworden und werde mich jetzt mal auf dem Markt danach umsehen. Möchte mich nun auch ganz gern von diesem ganzen gesüssten Massenrums etwas distanzieren, wobei ich Dir beipflichte, daß so ein Plantation XO für einen einfachen geselligen Abend einfach ein sehr gutes Produkt ist.

Kleiner Tip von mir : Chamarel XO. Oder versuch's mal mit einem guten Cachaca, z.B. von Delicana den Umburana oder Balsamo. Wirklich sehr gute und saubere Produkte ohne irgendwelche Zusätze.

I only just discovered Hampden this year so I am hoping I get one off guest ones 

 

 

@wayoutwest So you tried a Clarendon and liked it. The Plantation JAMAICA 2003 one time limited edition in 2021 was also very good for the price and very old with 16 years. Habitation Velier 2010 EMB was even better, but much more expensive. I bought two years ago some crazy good Kill Devil Hampdens for around 70 Euros at thewhiskybarrel. Unfortunatelly they doubled the price: https://www.thewhiskybarrel.com/hampden-11-year-old-2007-kill-devil-exclusive-0120

For the most part, my budget is generally £40-50, and with a lot of help from Rum Ratings, I have worked out what I like, and what I don't. As such, after tasting 81 rums, I am rather running out of things that are accessable that I haven't yet tried.

Having said that, the rums that really do it for me are pricier than that! So that means either spending more than I should, or drinking less. And if I'm going to take a punt on something £60+, I'm going to do a lot of research and/or get a sample first.

The three that did stand out for me in 2022 were,

Plantation Jamaica 2007 - a really nice alternative to Hampden 8YO (one of my favourites)

Hampden Great House 2021 - only managed to get a sample, but so good I would be willing to punt £100 on one!

Clairin Sonson - that was otherwordly, and makes the best Hurricaine I have yet had!

For me, it was the discovery of Mhoba rums that highlight my purchases in 22. But if I had to pick just one rum, it's Hampden Great House 22. IMO, it's an all-time classic spirit.

Thanks for the tip. I am watching the Stuff that N. Köger does but haven't tried so much from his new bottlings. Sadly his new XO has just 43%. 18y old Foursquare- Mount Gay Pot Style Blend sounds interesting : )

https://zuckerundzeste.de/spirituosen/rum/jahresrueckblick-unsere-10-rums-des-jahres-2022/"Highlight was the Foursquare Pure Pot Still 15y mit Cognac-Finish with 58,1% abv."This one is very interesting. I missed that one.

Bellvue 1998 is 24y old for under 100 Euro, this release was almost cheap, I had not expected something like this. Since I like Damoiseau, it tasted very good for me. This combination of flavors is also seldom.

Rumclub Edition 31 is around 300, I don't tried it. Could be very good from the data, but only 500ml and too much Jamaica with to low Guyana influence (I read some tasting notes about it). I prefer the original dark navy style rum, therefore it's not that interesting for me.

Black Tot 2022 is very good, I like a high Guyana and low Jamaica proportion in the Navys. The balance is very good, it's dark and heavy like original navy rum. 140 is this one, 120 was the first one... not that much price increase. Yes, I think you can get it with a discount.

Here is the data of the BT2022

Guyana blend – pot & column distilled and aged between 2 and 30 years – 29% Jamaica blend – pot still distilled and aged between 22 and 27 years – 7% Trinidad blend – column still distilled and aged between 10 and 24 years – 22% Barbados blend – pot & column distilled and aged between 7 and 19 years – 25% Perpetual blend – 17% (which is 96% MBR 2021 Sherry Cask Finished and 4% Original Navy Blend)

Hi vomi... thanks for the feedback. Yes there were a lot of Hampden and yes a lot of very good ones. I also had some great Long Pond rums. I also think the Bellvue 1998 is a great rum for the price. I love the fresh lemon nose. Is the 2022 Black Tot worth the money? I have not tried it and  because the price has gone up so much with the 2022 bottling i have not bought a bottle yet. But because i also love some good navy rum i am curious to try. Waiting for the prices to drope and i am sure they will. I bought a 2021 for under 100Euro in a normal online shop. I excited for my sample of the Rumclub Edition 31, the navy blend. It is so pricy... but the reviews are very good. Have you tried that?

2022 was a Hampden year, there were countless releases some of which could be rum of the year. However, there were already incredible Hampden rums in 2021, which could not be beaten by the release of 2022. One of the best from 2021 is Nobilis Hampden “C<>H” 1993.

1. Hampden Releases (Rum Artesanal Hampden C<>H 1993 for Whiskytempel)

2. Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 22 REV was a high light

3. Rum Artesanal Bellevue SFGB 1998 - spectacular for the price

4. Black Tot 2022 for me as navy rum fan

This is a little odd and a little unpleasand. Was hoping for some feedback. We shared some interesting Top lists here in Germany. Was hoping for some international opinions and what great rums were found last year around the world. I have a lot of bottlings in my list only available in a view european countrys... so i was or am curious...