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58,70 €−22%
Recommended price: 74,90 €
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Technical information
- Producer
- Bumbu
- Type
- Rum
- Format
- 70 cl
- Gradation
- 35.0%
- Aging
- Minimum 3 years
- Aromatic profile
- Spicy, vanilla, caramel, dried fruit
- Ingredients
- Molasses, water, yeast
- Type of cask
- American oak barrels
- Distillation method
- Continuous distillation and pot still
- Color
- Dark amber
- Consumption
- Neat, cocktail
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Bumbu Rum is a distilled spirit rich in character that hails from Barbados, renowned for producing some of the world's finest rums. This super premium rum is crafted in small batches using artisanal production methods. Its composition includes a carefully selected blend of native Latin American sugarcane and pure Caribbean water, resulting in a product of undeniable purity and smoothness.
Bumbu stands out for its incredible aromatic profile, featuring notes of vanilla, spices, and ripe tropical fruits with a light touch of wood from aging in oak barrels that previously held bourbon. On the palate, it is both sweet and spicy, with a complexity that reveals layers of banana, nutmeg, and caramel, finishing with a harmonious and delicately smoky persistence.
The packaging of Bumbu exhibits attention to detail that further elevates its appearance: the bottle, adorned with a historical map of the Caribbean Sea, evokes the era of pirates and long ocean voyages, adding a touch of adventure and romance to the tasting experience.
This rum is not only an excellent digestif but can also serve as a superb base for refined cocktails requiring a high-quality spirit. Perfect for special moments or as a gift for rum enthusiasts, Bumbu Rum represents a distinguished and valued addition to any spirits collection.
Bumbu stands out for its incredible aromatic profile, featuring notes of vanilla, spices, and ripe tropical fruits with a light touch of wood from aging in oak barrels that previously held bourbon. On the palate, it is both sweet and spicy, with a complexity that reveals layers of banana, nutmeg, and caramel, finishing with a harmonious and delicately smoky persistence.
The packaging of Bumbu exhibits attention to detail that further elevates its appearance: the bottle, adorned with a historical map of the Caribbean Sea, evokes the era of pirates and long ocean voyages, adding a touch of adventure and romance to the tasting experience.
This rum is not only an excellent digestif but can also serve as a superb base for refined cocktails requiring a high-quality spirit. Perfect for special moments or as a gift for rum enthusiasts, Bumbu Rum represents a distinguished and valued addition to any spirits collection.
Brand
Bumbu
New YorkUnited States
Bumbu is a premium rum brand offering a range that includes Bumbu Original (rum-based spiced), Bumbu XO (aged rum) and Bumbu Crème (creamy liqueur). The brand is managed by Sovereign Brands and presents a modern reinterpretation of traditional Caribbean recipes.
- Brand owned by Sovereign Brands (brand/marketing USA).
- Bumbu Original is marketed as rum-based spiced (bottled at 35% ABV for the Original version).
- Bumbu XO is an aged expression intended for neat consumption (around 40% ABV) with a sherry cask finish.
- The producer states the use of sugar cane and molasses sourced from eight Caribbean and Central American countries for the blends.
- Distinctive packaging with a heavy bottle and a metal medallion shaped like an 'X'.
Specialities
- Caribbean rum
- spiced rum
- aged rums (XO)
- rum cream liqueur
- spirits brand
The story
The Bumbu brand was launched by Sovereign Brands in the late 2010s (first commercial distribution from 2016). The name recalls the historic Caribbean drink 'bumbo' or 'bumbu', a spiced mixture consumed by sailors and merchants in past centuries; Bumbu interprets this tradition commercially with contemporary blends and variants.
Ageing
Blend of aged rums (Original version declared as an assemblage of components aged up to 15 years in ex-bourbon); the XO version is declared aged up to 18 years and finished in sherry casks. After aging the spirits are assembled, adjusted with natural flavors where appropriate and bottled.
Raw materials
- molasses (from sugar cane)
Botanicals
- vanilla
- cinnamon
- nutmeg
- natural aromas (banana and caramel notes)
Representative products
- Bumbu Original (spiced rum, 70 cl)
- Bumbu XO (aged rum, 70 cl)
- Bumbu Crème (rum crème liqueur)