The Colours of Rum
The Colours of Rum – single cask, cask strength releases for collectors
An independent bottler driven by transparency and terroir, The Colours of Rum curates single cask rum and limited edition rum that spotlight true distillery character. With 72 expressions on RumX and a community-backed 8.3/10 median rating, their bottlings earn consistent praise for balance, depth and authenticity.
Selection leans toward cask strength rum with precise ABV choices when reduction benefits the profile. From mint-and-black-tea T.D.L Trinidads to characterful Caronis, vibrant South Pacific Fijis, elegant Bellevue agricoles and punchy Hampden HLCF releases, the portfolio resonates with enthusiasts seeking provenance, clarity and peak maturity.
Popular rums from The Colours of Rum
Top rated rums from The Colours of Rum

CoR Clarendon Jamaica Ed. 2 1995
1995 26yr 65,7%
Complex, fruity, minty Clarendon sipper

CoR Uitvlugt Guyana Ed. 3 1989
1989 32yr 64,10%
Bold, spicy, and mature with woody depth.
CoR Hampden Jamaica Ed. 4 1992
1992 29yr 58,2%
Vibrant, complex, fruity, and mature Jamaican rum.
CoR Hampden Jamaica Ed. 5 1992
1992 29yr 58,1%
Exceptional Hampden: fruity, balanced, complex, and smooth.
CoR Hampden Impressions (Collection New Vibrations) C<>H 1990
1990 32yr 54,6%
Potent esters, tropical fruit; balanced yet brief.

CoR T.D.L Up Spirits Club members selection 2009
2009 14yr 62,9%
Minty, tea-led TDL with great value

CoR Bellevue Guadeloupe No. 2 1998
1998 23yr 54,3%
Expressive nose, woody-spicy Guadeloupe sipper
CoR Hampden Jamaica No. 7 HLCF 1998
1998 23yr 58,7%
Funky tropical Hampden with dry, salty finish
CoR Uitvlugt Guyana Ed. 4 1990
1990 31yr 48,4%
Anise-forward, dry, balanced; unique sulphur finish.
CoR Foursquare Barbados No. 16 2006
2006 15yr 61%
Classic Foursquare: rich, complex, hints of spice.
CoR Uitvlugt Guyana No. 6 1997
1997 24yr 53,4%
Baked apple, gentle wood, sweet spice — rounded pleasure.

CoR Long Pond Jamaica No. 12 LPS 1998
1998 23yr 52,7%
Smooth but lacks expected LPS complexity.
CoR Hampden Pedro Ximénez (Single Cask Jamaican Rum) DOK 2023
2023 9mo 62,9%
High ester rum with tropical, wine notes.

CoR Hampden High Ester Rum (13. German Rum Festival) DOK 2023
2023 9mo 63,14%
Distinctive Jamaican rum with intense ester aroma.
Community reviews of The Colours of Rum
RumX users celebrate precise cask picks, strong distillery identity and fair value. The Up Spirits Club members selection draws 8.8/10 kudos, while Trinidad T.D.L vintages impress with mint, black tea and balanced spice. Caroni No. 3 and No. 4 earn 9.2/10 and 9.0/10 highlights for nuanced “tar-and-rubber” complexity. Overall median sits at 8.3/10 across 1,962 reviews—proof of consistent quality and thoughtful curation.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Colours of Rum
All rums bottled by The Colours of Rum
- CoR T.D.L Up Spirits Club members selection 2009 14yr 62,9% RX20870
- CoR T.D.L Trinidad 2009 13yr 62,8% RX17341
- CoR Caroni Trinidad No. 3 1998 24yr 62,9% RX12840
- CoR South Pacific Fiji 2001 21yr 47,3% RX17344
- CoR Bellevue Guadeloupe No. 2 1998 23yr 54,3% RX14111
- CoR Caroni Impressions (Selected by Steffen Mayer) 1998 25yr 60,1% RX17347
- CoR Caroni Trinidad No. 4 1998 24yr 62,9% RX14115
- CoR Hampden Jamaica HD <>H 2013 10yr 66,8% RX17342