Best rums of 2024

The RumX community has decided. Based on over 79,000 reviews, we have awarded the best new releases of the year. Discover the full report in our blog.

The Sins Avarice by Robert Bauer

Distilia • Long Pond
RX20715   1983   40yr   51,6%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumThe Sins Avarice by Robert Bauer
9.3/10 (91)

With an extraordinary average score of 9.31 out of 80 ratings, this release fascinated our community with its depth and rare complexity of both tropical and stone fruits, delicate sweetness and well-balanced cask influence.

Guyana REV

The Rum Cask • Enmore
RX21851   1994   30yr   52,1%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumGuyana REV
9.0/10 (32)

Being among the oldest known REV releases to date, this rum proves that Enmore belongs to the distilleries that produce rums that benefit from very long aging - also here, the rich aromatic balance of both dried plums, leather, wood, licorice, tobacco, spices and other dried fruits fascinated our community.

Édition Restaurant Blanc Paris HERR

Savanna
RX20222   2009   8yr   59,4%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumÉdition Restaurant Blanc Paris HERR
9.1/10 (60)

The unique and increasingly rare HERR profile of overripe strawberries, tropical and green fruits, fresh minty-mentholy notes, as well as elegant woody influences is showcasing all its strengths in this release. The bottling stands on top of the many Savanna rums the RumX community enjoyed this year.

Trinidad

Spirit Gallery • T.D.L
RX20587   2003   21yr   60%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumTrinidad
8.9/10 (49)

"Super interesting nose. Eucalyptus honey... very tasty. Extremely long, never-ending finish. An excellent TDL!" - TheJackDrop

Private Garden #13 (Clos des Spiritueux)

Swell de Spirits • T.D.L
RX19573   2000   24yr   55,8%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumPrivate Garden #13 (Clos des Spiritueux)
9.0/10 (36)

"Cassis and sour cherry, a good portion of barrel influence, less in the floral direction. Mint is also there." - RumTaTa

HERRLINE (Selected by Swell de Spirits) HERR

Swell de Spirits • Savanna
RX20538   2009   8yr   60,8%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumHERRLINE (Selected by Swell de Spirits) HERR
9.0/10 (77)

"Another classic, breathtaking HERR. Great bottling. Very balanced and round despite its wildness." - Leo Krüper

Absolutio

Velier • Foursquare
RX18937   2009   15yr   62%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumAbsolutio
8.9/10 (165)

"Wow, the nose fills the room. Rich rum with a sweet and woody chocolate influence." - Banana Joe

#1 Trinidad Distillers Limited

Spirit of the day • T.D.L
RX20527   2008   15yr   64,4%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rum#1 Trinidad Distillers Limited
8.8/10 (48)

"Beautiful TDL with a fruity, caramel profile... dirty petroleum elements on the palate" - Serge

2008

Vagabond Spirits • T.D.L
RX19262   2008   14yr   61%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rum2008
8.8/10 (37)

"Menthol, wood and fruit with great complexity. Excellent balance and finish. I like the release very much." - Jakob

Cuba (15th Anniversary The Whisky Agency)

The Whisky Agency
RX20297   1963   60yr   48,5%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumCuba (15th Anniversary The Whisky Agency)
8.8/10 (32)

"My oldest rum ever. Alcohol is barely noticeable! Dried fruit and chocolate are very intense." - Martin Doležal

These rums have captivated the RumX community with their complex and balanced profiles, each offering unique experiences through rich flavors and aromas. These selections reflect the diversity and craftsmanship cherished by rum enthusiasts worldwide.

Check out the full article on our blog: RumX Awards 2024