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Takamaka Extra Noir (Charred Cask Rum)
Wood lovers and folks stepping up from starter rums are the natural fit here. Expect toasted oak, vanilla and a peppery, dry palate, with a splash of red wine on the nose. It's not sweet and not complex — several tasters found it thin and the charred note a bit sharp. One member called it a "good entry level" rum.
The community says- Toasted oak nose
- Not sweet
- But: Thin body
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How does Takamaka Extra Noir (Charred Cask Rum) taste?
Aggregated from 61 community reviews.
Dry, oak-forward everyday sipper, a bit thin Most land around 6-7/10: pleasant woody nose, but the palate reads thin, peppery and heavy on toasted oak. Fine as an easygoing sipper; enthusiasts wanted more depth and a higher ABV.
People who like dry, wood-forward rums or want an easy entry bottle
Anyone after complexity, fruit or full body
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85% rate it between 6 and 8. 12 selected write-ups from 61 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Tim
A visit to the Takamaka distillery is worthwhile! During the pandemic, the distillery has built up a second mainstay alongside its high-quality pot still made from fresh sugar cane juice from the Seychelles in very small quantities with a triple column still that works with molasses from abroad (Mauritius). This enables continuous production in large quantities, serving the cocktail and beginner segment. Extra Noir, however, comes from the middle segment, as it also has pot still components and a somewhat more elaborate storage process than that of the lower segment. However, I find the burnt aromas in the mouth and finish too dominant and sharp. Unfortunately, apart from the Zepis Kreol, there were no other rums from this segment available for tasting.
Review by rum_sk
I had a couple of ,,shots,, on my friends wedding and I was surprised how good it is. I only had a chance to taste the one dedicated to drinks but this is whole another level. I cannot remember the exact taste or smell but I liked it a lot it was very well balanced with sweetness. I need to get a bottle to revisit. Retaste: I kind of agree with what I said it is surprisingly good, rather sweet but not over the top rather nicely balanced.
Review by Rum&More
In der Nase Holz, Vanille und etwas später auch Creme Brulee. Im Geschmack angenehm holzig und trocken mit pfeffrigen Noten. Ein bisschen dünn und bissig, mit Blick auf den Preis aber ein sehr ordentlicher ungesüßter Rum.
Review by Timo Groeger
Shopbesuch Rum Paradise Hamburg April 2025. Das ist der letzte für heute. Ist besser als erwartet. Vanille und junges Holz in der Nase. Am Gaumen haben wir dann Vanille, Holz sowie etwas Rotwein. Solider Abschluß.
Review by Schoch F
Very nice surprise
Review by Émile Shevek
A really interesting rum, delicate and unique, like the distillery's other productions, it envelops in its chocolate and caramel notes that harmonize with the sweet and fruity ones, with a light finish
Review by Gregor
Leider Sehr kurzatmig und wenig spannend. einfach nur holzig ohne große eigenaromatik. Dazu noch verwässert Sowohl im Geruch als auch im Geschmack. Er ist sehr schnell weg. Kann ich leider nicht empfehlen.
Review by Volkmar Weber
Ziemlich gruselig. Sehr scharfer Alkohol und die verbrannte Holznote im Abgang übertönt den an sich recht leichten Rum total. Nicht zu empfehlen
Review by Rowald Sweet Empire
Nice and easy going rum. Lots of red wine and fruits in the nose. More light and agricole in the taste. Wood spices. Would like to try this on a higher ABV. Good entry level for a "semi" new rum.
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Getoastetes Holz, leicht pfeffrig und trocken und generell sehr holzbetont. Kaum Komplexität und generell etwas nichtssagend.
Review by Johannes
Etwas dünn, trotzdem ist der Alkohol präsent, außerdem typische Vanillin-Noten aus einem Eichenfass.
Review by Oliver
Pleasant nose. But too flat and peppery on the palate.
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Avg. community purchase price 31 €
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Details about Takamaka Extra Noir (Charred Cask Rum)
A Pot & Column Still Rum from Seychelles, distilled by Trois Frères Distillery, at 43%.
Community purchases
59 bottles logged by 57 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
16% opened, 1 emptied and repurchased.
What does Takamaka Extra Noir (Charred Cask Rum) cost?
Community paid 20–37 €.
Current best price: 22.34 € – within the typical community range.
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+7 purchases in the last 3 months.
Added to collections, last 12 months — dark bars are the last 3.
59 purchased · 63 tasted · 25 wishlist · as of
About the Trois Frères Distillery distillery
The Trois Frères Distillery distillery is located in Seychelles. Rums from Trois Frères Distillery have been reviewed 730 times with an average of 7.1/10.
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