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Bumbu Original rum

Bumbu Original

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Barbados | Aged | 40% ABV

6.3/10
862 ratings
Tasty, but not quite great
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862 Bumbu Original Ratings

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Jaybird πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 48 ratings
Posted almost 5 years ago

The first thing you can say about this drink is that it definitely has plenty of banana. I hesitate to call it rum. As others have said it's more of a banana/vanilla liqueur. The first sip confirms the aroma.... with a bunch (no pun intended) of banana and vanilla. Warming and then a slightly bitter banana (surprise) finish. I don't think I'd want to have to drink this very often.

There is not really much if any rum character that I can find in this. Too much spice, banana, vanilla etc. It's sweet but not sugary if that makes sense. The flavor of the drink coats the palate and lingers on and on. The longer I sit here with it next to me the more I dislike it. The aroma is overpoweringly banana. I like sweet rums, dry rums and those right down the middle but I don't like this.

I'd have a hard time recommending this to anyone who wants to taste rum. There are a lot of people out there who like spiced rums and think that is what rum is all about but even to them I'd say just stick with Captain Morgan or CM Private Stock. It's infinitely better and much less expensive.

At $36 in Ohio it's WAY, actually obscenely overpriced. Don't waste your money.

Joe Wilson πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 3 ratings
Posted almost 7 years ago

Started with scent of banana cocoa and caramel. Sipped over ice and went down smooth. Lingering taste of bananas.

Melda πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ | 60 ratings
Posted 7 years ago

Je to velice zajΓ­mavΓ½ rum. MΓ­chΓ‘ se tam spoustu chuti. Je sladkΓ½. HodnΔ› tΓ³n čokolΓ‘dy.

Tomy πŸ‡·πŸ‡΄ | 439 ratings
Posted 7 years ago

a lot of spiced aroma, very interesting tasting, premium bottle design.

Erwin πŸ‡³πŸ‡± | 1 rating
Posted 7 years ago

This rum is a very good choice for a summer afternoon. Banana flavour with smooth caramel. Very good rum for the money!

Chet πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 199 ratings
Posted 7 years ago

I rate all my rums on the money spend and the bang for your buck. This one was $35 and it was well worth it. Back sweetened, Yip, flavor played with a bit, Yip. If you are a Rum purest then stay away, to an extent I am a purest however this one goes outside the box and I like it. Rum to me is all about taste and this one is very nice. Lots of Banana, fruits and vanilla. The best Rum and coke i have ever had. Neat is also good and tasty.. Get your self a bottle and have fun with it..

Zopiac πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 4 ratings
Posted 7 years ago

Smells like bananas and caramel apple to me. Not the smoothest, but very nice. The bottle is what sold the rum.

Seb πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ | 40 ratings
Posted 7 years ago

Reminds me of a banana flavoured cough syrup, nice at first few sips, then it becomes too much. Wife liked it more...

Carlos πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ | 36 ratings
Posted 7 years ago

Smells and tastes of Banana. Not too sweet. Nice rum finish. Easy sipper

Woody Charisma πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ | 8 ratings
Posted 7 years ago

I won this as part of a competition and thanks to that I have found one of my new favourite rums. Brilliant after a long day with ice, wee splash of ginger beer and rum

Stuart McGregor πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ | 10 ratings
Posted 7 years ago

Very smooth and easy to drink straight. Wonderful banana bread smell and caramel taste!




Brand Details

Type: Aged
Company: Bumbu
Country: Barbados
Name: Original
ABV: 40%
Raw Material: Unknown
Process: Pure blend (1 distillery)
Distillation: Unknown
Women Led: No

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