The Rum Champion

1,391 rums tasted, rum education from Los Angeles

Bryan runs The Rum Champion from Los Angeles since 2022, with 1,391 rums tasted and a 26,000-strong Instagram following. Founder of the Rum Curious Club, he pairs approachable writing with rum education and brand-ambassador work.
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23 rums reviewed

Reviews by The Rum Champion

The Rum Champion 9.0/10
Community 8.9/10 · 2
The Rum Champion 8.9/10
Community 8.5/10 · 117
"Got to taste this lovely expression in Florida at Otto’s High Dive. I am a huge fan of Saint James and especially their higher proof expression. leather, tobacco, vanilla, lemon peel, orange, …"
The Rum Champion 8.9/10
Community 8.6/10 · 66
"Think El Dorado But a brighter expression of it. Amazing amazing, amazing stuff"
The Rum Champion 8.8/10
Community 8.3/10 · 29
The Rum Champion 8.6/10
Community 8.3/10 · 10
"Sarsaparille, Sahnesoda, Karamell, Tabak, Minze"
The Rum Champion 8.5/10
Community 8.6/10 · 116
"Wow. Very pleasantly surprised by this rum. That said, I can’t imagine spending $300+ for this bottle but happy I was able to taste it. Tasting notes: orange marmalade, vanilla, allspice, clove, …"
The Rum Champion 8.4/10
Community 7.8/10 · 35
"brown sugar, caramel, coffee, orange peel, cinnamon"
The Rum Champion 8.1/10
Community 8.0/10 · 70
The Rum Champion 8.1/10
Community 8.1/10 · 12
The Rum Champion 8.1/10
Community 7.8/10 · 2
The Rum Champion 8.0/10
Community 7.9/10 · 47
"I have to say that I am very impressed by this unique rhum agriculture. There’s a very earthy flavor. Tasting notes: olive, anise, green pepper, pepper, almond, matcha olive, anise, green pepper, …"
The Rum Champion 8.0/10
Community 7.8/10 · 23
The Rum Champion 7.9/10
Community 8.0/10 · 85
"Finally getting around to opening this from 1423 Noble Spirits. The TECA is a heavy marque with 1200 - 1300 esters. Tasting notes: glue, brioche, green olives, nail polish, pineapple, almonds All …"
The Rum Champion 7.8/10
Community 7.7/10 · 7
"molasses cookie, citrus zest, cola, chocolate, raisin, clove, allspice"
The Rum Champion 7.7/10
Community 7.5/10 · 63
The Rum Champion 7.7/10
Community 7.7/10 · 25
"red clay, grapefruit, olives, fresh cut grass, apricot"
The Rum Champion 7.4/10
Community 7.9/10 · 7
The Rum Champion 7.3/10
Community 8.0/10 · 121
"I know this rum is sweetened and you know what? Who cares. I picked this bottle up and knew what I was getting into. Would I reach for this on a regular basis? No. Is this something I would share …"

Appleton 21 Years

Appleton 21 Years Appleton 21 Years
Jamaica · 21 years · 43%

Elegant, smooth entry into aged Jamaica

133 €
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The Rum Champion 6.4/10
Community 8.0/10 · 232
"Found this bottle collecting dust in Northern California. Was very excited to grab it. Unfortunately, when I went to take the cork off it basically disintegrated. This is a pleasant enough rum. …"
The Rum Champion 5.3/10
Community 6.5/10 · 59
The Rum Champion 4.4/10
Community 6.8/10 · 4
The Rum Champion 4.0/10
Community 6.5/10 · 151
The Rum Champion 1.0/10
Community 8.1/10 · 69
"I hate to say it but this is one of the worst rums I have ever tried. Have tasted it on two occasions and each time was disgusted. This legitimately tastes like crest toothpaste to me. A very rare …"

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