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Independent bottler tracking single origins from Australia to Fiji and Belize

  • Good price to quality
  • Wide range of origins
  • Fruity, honeyed Australian releases

Rum of the World is an independent bottler that hunts down single-origin stocks and puts them out at accessible strengths, usually without added sugar. The catalogue on RumX runs to 32 bottlings spanning Australia, Jamaica, Belize, Fiji and Barbados, most matured tropically before a second stint in European casks — bourbon, cognac and ex-rum barrels among them.

Across 154 community reviews the range sits at a median of 7.5/10, which tells the story fairly well: honest, drinkable rums at fair prices rather than showpieces. The Australian releases draw the warmest words for their apricot-and-honey fruit, while the Barbados single casks earn praise for a clean Foursquare-style profile. Reviewers do flag reductions that leave some bottlings feeling thin or lightly alcoholic.

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As of August 2026

Community score
7.5/10
ratings
154
bottles catalogued
32
available to buy now
7

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The Rum of the World lineup compared

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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About Rum of the World

Rum of the World is an independent bottler that hunts down single-origin stocks and puts them out at accessible strengths, usually without added sugar. The catalogue on RumX runs to 32 bottlings spanning Australia, Jamaica, Belize, Fiji and Barbados, most matured tropically before a second stint in European casks — bourbon, cognac and ex-rum barrels among them.

Across 154 community reviews the range sits at a median of 7.5/10, which tells the story fairly well: honest, drinkable rums at fair prices rather than showpieces. The Australian releases draw the warmest words for their apricot-and-honey fruit, while the Barbados single casks earn praise for a clean Foursquare-style profile. Reviewers do flag reductions that leave some bottlings feeling thin or lightly alcoholic.

How the crew scored it Rum of the World

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%
Caramel29%
Banana · nose only29%
Chocolate · palate only24%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rum of the World

RumX offers the world’s largest selection of rum through our innovative shop-in-shop marketplace, similar to Amazon. For Rum of the World rums, we currently have 12 offers starting from €39.90 across 4 partner shops including Rhum Attitude, Excellence Rhum, Warehouse #1, Armagnac.de. Our platform compares prices in real-time from specialized rum retailers worldwide, ensuring you always find the best deals.

The RumX database currently contains 32 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 154 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 around a simple idea: buy single-origin rum from distilleries across the map and release it honestly, at prices that don’t scare off newcomers. The range reads like an atlas — Travellers in Belize, pot-and-column spirit from Fiji’s volcanic soils, Jamaican stock, Australian distillate, and Barbadian casks with a familiar Foursquare accent.

Most bottlings follow a double-maturation path: a few years in the tropics, then a second ageing in Europe using ex-bourbon, cognac or ex-rum barrels. Bottling strength usually lands around 43 to 45 percent, and reviewers note the rums are typically free of additives, which lets the origin character show through.

Tasting notes vary by country. The Australian releases lean sweet and fruity — apricot, peach, honey, caramel with a herbal edge and light wood. The Belize is chocolate-forward, rounded and gently spiced. Fiji brings the wilder side, with banana, funky esters, nail-polish top notes and vegetal agricole hints, though several drinkers wished the palate matched the nose. The Barbados single casks are the crowd-pleasers: clean, easy, everyday sipping rum. Jamaica splits opinion, with some finding it lighter and less intense than expected for the island.

These suit a curious drinker working through world styles side by side, or someone wanting a decent bottle to compare against pricier labels. Serve the Australian and Belize neat after dinner; the funkier Fiji rewards a little time in the glass and holds up in a lightly stirred cocktail. If you want to buy Rum of the World or read a Rum of the World review before committing, the community ratings here give a grounded picture.

Where Rum of the World is distilled

New Yarmouth
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Travellers
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Multi Distilleries
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2.0–2.9 Very poor Nothing nice to say.
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