The Duppy Share XO Caribbean Rum 70 cl 40%

Three ages from the same island meet in this bottle, where 5, 8 and 12 year old Barbados rums from column stills let the younger and older distillates play off one another.

Expert Description

The Duppy Share XO Caribbean Rom is a Barbados Rum, a blend of 5, 8 and 12 year old rum distilled on 100% column stills, bottled at 40%.

The Duppy Share, named after Caribbean folklore about spirits that steal a portion of the rum during ageing, is known for focusing on approachable, well-crafted blends from Barbados. The XO release combines three different ages, where the younger components add freshness and the older ones contribute depth, a balance that creates a rum where rich and lighter, more chocolatey-sour tones react against one another.

The result is a round, inviting rum with a distinct layer of complexity beneath its immediate sweetness.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Velvety caramel and tamarind, spiced with toasted coconut and violet floral notes.

Palate

Sweet with butter fudge, caramel and condensed milk, accompanied by apricot, vanilla and nutmeg.

Finish

Softly concluding with a hint of chocolatey sourness that balances the immediate sweetness.

Specifications

Name: The Duppy Share XO
Bottler: The Duppy Share
Region/Country: Barbados
Type: Blended Rum
Age: 5-12 Years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Distillation Method: Column distillation
Serving Suggestion: Over ice or in an Old Fashioned

Flavour Profile

Caramel-forward · Round · Spiced · Creamy · Sweet

Did You Know?

The name Duppy Share refers to an old Caribbean belief that spirits called "duppies" steal a small portion of the rum from the casks during ageing, a poetic take on what distillers otherwise call the "angels' share".

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Duppy Share XO

What is The Duppy Share XO Caribbean Rom?

It's a Barbados Rum, a blend of 5, 8 and 12 year old rum from column stills, bottled at 40%.

What does The Duppy Share XO taste like?

It smells of velvety caramel and tamarind with toasted coconut, while the palate is sweet with butter fudge, caramel and apricot.

What does the name Duppy Share mean?

It refers to Caribbean folklore about spirits that steal a portion of the rum from the casks during ageing, akin to the "angels' share".

Why is it a blend of three different ages?

Because combining 5, 8 and 12 year old rum creates a balance between freshness from the younger components and depth from the older ones.

What is the difference between The Duppy Share XO and The Duppy Share White?

XO is an aged blend with depth and spice, while White is an unaged, ester-rich rum with a fresh, clean character.

How should The Duppy Share XO be enjoyed?

It works well over ice or in an Old Fashioned, where the rich caramel and spiced notes come into their own.