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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.
Red Bonny Dark Rum
A blend of Dark Demerara Rums from Guyana with plenty of heat and an anise base note. Drinksology Kirker Greer was founded in 2007 by Steven Pattison and Richard Ryan. Still independently owned, they are based in Belfast Northern Ireland but have strategically located offices in Dublin, London, and New...
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Garnet Amber
Nose / Aroma / Smell
The aromas open with warm molasses, cocoa, anise, and a sweet exotic fruit - something that’s hard to pin down.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
The palate opens lightly sweet with burnt toffee, and oak notes arriving first, followed by a Vermouth notes, plenty of heat, and a bit more anise.
Finish
The finish is long and warm with a bit of drying.
The heat, man. It does it good. Ever heard of the Crop Over festival? It’s a big thing in Barbados: it dates back to 1687 and celebrates the end of the sugar cane harvest. The whole island comes together to express the gratitude for the fruits of the harvest....
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Appearance / Color
Gold
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Aromas of creme brûlée, dried apricot, ripe banana, and sweet grass.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Rich with brown sugar, banana, coconut, praline and mint.
Finish
Lingering with hazelnut, lemon, and vanilla.
Grand Kadoo Carnival Spiced Rum (700mL)
Premium Barbadian Rum but make it spicy. Ever heard of the Crop Over festival? It’s a big thing in Barbados: it dates back to 1687 and celebrates the end of the sugar cane harvest. The whole island comes together to express the gratitude for the fruits of the harvest. There’s...
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Appearance / Color
Caramel
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Baking spices, orange peel, walnuts, and ginger.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Cake-like with dry spices, warming orange notes, and more ginger.
Finish
Dry with lingering orange and spice.
Highball Express Rum18 Rare Blend (700mL)
Embark on a remarkable voyage of taste with Highball Express During the dry years a.k.a. the Prohibition, a special airline flew thirsty Americans to Cuba, serving them cocktails in highball glasses – The Highball Express. Named after this tradition, Highball Express is a brand that curates and blends fine...
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Amber.
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Caramel and vanilla with hints of tropical fruit.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Caramel, smooth vanilla, warming spices and a delightful medley of ripe tropical fruits.
Finish
Long-lasting, leaving a satisfying warmth and a lingering sweetness.
Grand Kadoo Club 8 Year Old Rum (700mL)
A well-aged premium Rum from Barbados. Ever heard of the Crop Over festival? It’s a big thing in Barbados: it dates back to 1687 and celebrates the end of the sugar cane harvest. The whole island comes together to express the gratitude for the fruits of the harvest. There’s music,...
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Appearance / Color
Gold
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Aromas of burnt orange, toffee pudding, and cinnamon.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Flavors of anise, bitter orange peel, coffee, and dark chocolate.
Finish
Long with bitter coco, walnut, cinnamon, and sea salt.
