Bumbu XO

Husband winced from the sweet level. I thought it was nice.

This is a lovely rum for a discerning enthusiast looking for terroir expression or just something unique. I wouldn't suggest the XO if someone wanted to try Bumbu for the first time, but a lovely expression of terroir, nonetheless. Nose; Butterscotch and fresh tobbaco behind a bit of ethanol. Palate; Savory, buttery notes accompanied with roasted nuts leading to a note almost reminiscent of movie theater popcorn. After opening up over an ice cube for a few minutes, cinnamon and dried plantain along with imitation vanilla and almost a fleeting cola note can be found before being lost behind butter. Finish; Ethanol returns with a vengeance but along with more buttery roasted nuts and tobacco. Again transitioning into more of a cola flavor at some point with dilution and opening up to the air.

Rich distinct Caribbean flavor. Great straight or with mixers

There is raisin on the nose. Raisin and butterscotch with enough spice to balance. This is a great sipping rum.