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Best Rum Under £50
Rum used to have a bad reputation in the world of Spirits, but has undergone a revival and made a great comeback, not only among the seafarers.
With a wide range of styles and hues to choose from, Rum is one of the most varied and difficult-to-navigate Spirits categories, so choosing the right bottle can seem daunting.
Fret not! From complex sippers, to barrel-aged spiced Rums and golden cocktail-friendly Caribbean offerings, here is the list of best-rated Rums can get for £50 or less.
White Rum, Gold Rum, Dark Rum, Navy Rum, Spiced Rum, Demerara, Solera, Ron, and Rhum - take your pick. All the ages, flavours, and brands are here: Ten To One, Bumbu, El Dorado, Ron Zacapa, Bacardi, Diplomático, Mount Gay, Don Papa, Bacardi, Ron Colón, and others!
Hint: the first five bottles are Flaviar Community Favourites which means you’re getting the most for sugar cane Spirit for your £. They’re followed by other incredible Rums that will wow your palate.
Feeling adventurous? Check out our list of Best Rums under £100 or try a flight of different Rums with one of our Rum-themed Tasting Boxes.
Top 5 Rums Under £50
Below, we take you through our top choices for the best Rum.
Matusalem Gran Reserva 15 Rum
Coñac Cubano. The company first introduced Matusalem Rum in 1872 in Santiago de Cuba, it was known as the "Cognac of Rums". But after Castro gained control of the country the family producing it went into exile and after many years of inner turmoil the brand is today...
View more about Matusalem Gran Reserva 15 Rum >>Appearance / Color
Honey gold
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Persistent woody tones, with rich notes of toasted dry fruits, buttery caramel, citrus and vanilla.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
A smooth and complex texture, vanilla at the front, followed by oak, toffee, banana and cacao notes on the palate.
Finish
Cognac-like finish. A slight touch of fruitiness, an almost cherry-like flavor combined with faint woody notes.
The Kraken Black Spiced Rum
Legendary Elixir: Kraken Black Spiced 94 Proof Rum The Kraken®, a Caribbean marvel, takes its name from a mythic sea creature known for its fearsome tentacles and insatiable appetite. As one of the fastest-growing rum brands, it embodies the spirit of adventure. Crafted with secret spices, each bottle pays homage...
View more about The Kraken Black Spiced Rum >>Appearance / Color
Black
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Caramel, toffee, spice
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg
Finish
Lingering and spicy
Ron Abuelo 12 Year Old Rum
Ron Abuelo 12YO Panamanian Rum is a proud, top-shelf fit for any liquor cabinet. The history of Varela Hermanos Distillery dates back to 1908 when Don José Varela Blanco, a young Spanish immigrant, established the first sugar mill in the little town of Pesé where most of its...
View more about Ron Abuelo 12 Year Old Rum >>Flavour Spiral
leather, honey, tobacco, floral, cake, caramel, slightly sweet, smoky, sugar
The Duppy Share Caribbean Rum
Happy and sunny bastard of a Rum. Welcome to the Caribbean, the enchanting world of sunshine, blue skies and sea. But there are spirits in the shadows, rowdy and naughty ghosts that haunt the poor people of Jamaica. They're called Duppy (singular and plural) and they love Rum....
View more about The Duppy Share Caribbean Rum >>Golden.
Nose / Aroma / Smell
An explosion of exotic aromas of pineapple, peaches, mango and banana on the nose with a slight woody spiciness.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Lightly-bodied, smooth and elegant, but with unmistakable Jamaican fruity notes and spiciness.
Finish
Warm and buttery finish (thanks to the Barbadian part).
Barcelo Imperial Rum
The most awarded and recognized Rum from the Dominican Republic… for good reason. The Dominican Republic has a lot of Rum producers, but the world of Dominican Rum is ruled by "Three B's" — Bermudez, Barceló, and Brugal. Founded in 1930, Ron Barceló is headquartered in the capital of...
View more about Barcelo Imperial Rum >>Appearance / Color
Dark Amber
Nose / Aroma / Smell
This Rum has a fragrance of buttercream frosting and flan over notes of toasted wood and pecan pralines.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
The palate is smooth and buttery with notes of caramel apples, Tawny Port, streusel topping, turbinado, vanilla, and a hint of mango.
Finish
The finish is nice and long with the sweet sensation of a cigar humidor.
