Bumbu XO Rum, 70cl

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Last but not least, we tasted the XO rum in an Old Fashioned to highlight the flavors of the spirit. The brand takes its cues from cognac in terms of age designations, with VO, VSOP (aged three years), and XO expressions. Each grape variety brings something unique to the final product, allowing for a complex cognac that is both delicate and full-bodied.

Aged in American white oak bourbon barrels, the rum was then treated to a short finish in Andalusian white oak sherry barrels. Whether you’re enjoying Xo neat or in a cocktail, hopefully this article has given you a greater understanding and appreciation for this fascinating spirit! Two new releases from the brand focus on unaged rums from Distillerie de Savanna of Réunion Island in the Indian Ocean, part of a single origin collection.Xo, the mysterious three-letter acronym that has been appearing on rum labels across the world is not as enigmatic as it might appear. Mount Gay Black Barrel is an all-new blend which “features an older selection of rums, moving to a blend of three to seven-year-old rums as opposed to the previous two to seven years, with a higher content of double distilled pot still rums. Even more recent is Terroir Volcanique, a blend of three-year-old rums aged in new American oak barrels toasted to custom levels that is meant to highlight the terroir where the rhum is made. Save this bottle for a neat pour, because there are plenty of other Barcelo rums available that work well in cocktails.

The result is a well balanced rum with a remarkably long finish, with a palate of chocolate, banana, coconut and mango. Bumbu got its start as a spiced rum, with cane sugar sourced from throughout Latin America and distilled in Barbados before being spiced up to pair with your bottle of cola. They can be great on their own as sipping rums or used in cocktails as a unique flavor profile that stands out from other spirits.Although VSOP may be suitable for some occasions, XO cognac is often considered to be a superior product due to its balance, complexity and depth of flavors.