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Independent single-origin bottlings tracing cane spirit across distant distilleries

  • Fair price for quality
  • Wide spread of origins
  • Easy, approachable drinking

Rum of the World is an independent bottler that sources single-origin rums from distilleries around the globe, from Travellers in Belize to cane spirit from Fiji, Jamaica, Australia and Mauritius. Many bottlings follow a double-maturation path: a few years in the tropics, then a stretch in Europe in ex-bourbon, cognac or ex-rum casks, usually bottled without additives and at approachable strengths around 43 to 45 percent.

Across 158 community reviews the catalogue sits at a median of 7.5/10. The appeal here is breadth and value: reviewers routinely call these fair for the price and easy to drink. The flip side, noted often, is that the reduced ABV can leave some releases feeling thin or underdeveloped for their stated age.

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As of October 2026

Community score
7.5/10
ratings
158
bottles catalogued
34
available to buy now
6
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Which bottling is the better one is decided neither by price nor by the age on the label. Here they stand side by side, sorted by the community's median rating. The number of ratings sits next to it: a high score from few voices says less than a middling one from many.

BottlingAgeABVCommunity scorePrice
La Maison Du Whisky Rum of the World Australie 2014 10 years · 46%10 years46%7.5/10 28 reviews45 €
La Maison & Velier New Yarmouth Rum of the World Jamaica (Warehouse #1 Exclusive) 2018 Pot Still Rum4 years · 46%4 years46%7.4/10 28 reviews51 €
La Maison & Velier Rum of the World Single Cask 2015 Pot & Column Still Rum7 years · 50%7 years50%7.4/10 10 reviews—
Fine Spirits Travellers Rum of the World 2017 Column Still Rum5 years · 43%5 years43%7.0/10 12 reviews49 €
Fine Spirits Rum of the World Single Cask 2018 3 years · 43%3 years43%6.2/10 10 reviews40 €

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Rum of the World vintages

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RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 7.5 sits in the “Good” band. 72% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →

Flavor Profile of Rum of the World

Top aromas · nose & palate
Woody53%
Vanilla47%
Sweet · palate only47%
Tropical fruits35%
Fruity29%
Caramel29%
Banana · nose only29%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rum of the World

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The RumX database currently contains 34 different rums from Rum of the World. This includes various expressions, limited editions, and bottlings across different age statements and proof levels. Our community has contributed over 158 reviews for Rum of the World rums, making it one of the most comprehensive resources for exploring this brand’s full range. New releases are added regularly as they become available.

According to the RumX community, La Maison Du Whisky Rum of the World Australie 2014 10yr 46% is currently the highest-rated Rum of the World rum with an impressive rating of 7.5/10 based on 28 reviews. This expression has earned praise for its exceptional quality and represents the pinnacle of what Rum of the World has to offer. However, taste is subjective, and we encourage you to explore the full range to find your personal favorite.

More About Rum of the World

Rum of the World is an independent bottling label built on single-origin stocks pulled from distilleries far apart on the map. The range reaches from Travellers in Belize and the funky pot stills of Fiji to Jamaica, Australia and Chamarel in Mauritius, each release framed as a window onto a particular terroir rather than a house style.

Production usually follows a two-stage path. Spirit matures first in the tropics, often three years or so in ex-bourbon, then travels to Europe for additional time in casks such as ex-cognac or ex-rum. Most bottlings land near 43 to 45 percent and carry no added sugar, which keeps the focus on the distillate even when the strength is modest.

The lineup includes the Australie, the Jamaica Warehouse #1 Exclusive, the Belize entries under the plain Rum of the World label, and a run of Single Cask releases spanning Fiji, Jamaica and Barbados. The Barbados single cask draws Foursquare comparisons as a clean, pleasant everyday pour, while the Fiji casks earn the liveliest notes for their fruit, funk and vegetal edge.

How these taste depends heavily on origin. The Australie leans sweet and honeyed with apricot, peach and caramel over light oak. Belize runs chocolatey, round and gently spiced. Fiji brings cooked banana, nail-polish esters and tropical fruit, and Jamaica shows pineapple and coconut at a tamer intensity than high-ester bottlings. Reviewers frequently flag thin palates and alcohol that isn’t always well integrated.

Most drinkers treat these neat as affordable introductions to unfamiliar origins, good for a comparative flight or a quiet after-dinner sample. For a Rum of the World review or to buy Rum of the World, read what the community says before picking a bottle.

Where Rum of the World is distilled

New Yarmouth
1 rum
Travellers
3 rums
Multi Distilleries
2 rums
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6.0–6.9 Pleasant Solid, super glad I drank it.
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