Bumbu XO Barbados Rum 70 cl 40%

Up to 18 years in bourbon casks, followed by a stay in Spanish sherry oak from Andalusia. The XO edition takes Bumbu's lantern bottle into a different league.

Expert description

Bumbu XO is a Rum from Barbados, matured up to 18 years in American bourbon casks and finished in Spanish sherry casks, bottled at 40%.

The rum is distilled through continuous column stills from locally grown sugar cane and matured in ex-bourbon casks for up to 18 years, after which it is finished in white Spanish oak casks from Andalusia that previously held sherry. The final sherry finish adds a layer of dried fruit sweetness and tannic complexity that lifts the XO edition considerably above the house's standard edition.

Tasting notes

Nose

Toffee and toasted oak, followed by rich vanilla and a bright orange zest, with a hint of dried fruit from the sherry cask.

Palate

Rich toffee and brown sugar, followed by coffee, baking spice and a hint of black pepper.

Finish

Short and sweet, reminiscent of marmalade with a hint of cinnamon.

Region/Country: Barbados
Type: Rum
Age: Up to 18 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American bourbon casks, finished in Spanish sherry casks
EAN no.: 0813497006154
Serving suggestion: Neat, as a digestif

Flavour profile

Sweet · Sherry-influenced · Spiced · Fruity

Did you know?

The Spanish sherry casks used for Bumbu XO's finish come from Andalusia, the same region of Spain that has historically supplied the best sherry casks to the whisky and rum industry for centuries.

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Frequently asked questions about Bumbu XO

What is Bumbu XO?

It is a Rum from Barbados, matured up to 18 years in bourbon casks and finished in Spanish sherry casks, bottled at 40%.

What does Bumbu XO taste like?

Rich and sweet with toffee, brown sugar, coffee and a short, sweet finish reminiscent of marmalade.

What is the difference between Bumbu XO and the standard edition?

The XO edition is finished in Spanish sherry casks and is matured considerably longer, giving it a deeper, more complex character.

Where do the sherry casks come from?

The casks come from Andalusia in Spain, a region known for supplying sherry casks to the whisky and rum industry.

Is Bumbu XO a good gift?

Yes, its long maturation and sherry finish make it a fine gift for rum enthusiasts.

How is Bumbu XO best enjoyed?

It is best enjoyed neat as a digestif, where its sherry character comes into its own.