Holmes Cay South Pacific Single Origin Edition Fiji Rum
Pineapple and fresh-cut grass up front, then it darkens toward burnt sugar and a peppery, almost meaty finish. Several tasters get creaminess — one calls it homemade marshmallow — with only a whisper of Fiji's industrial funk. It sits between an agricole and a molasses rum, delicate rather than punchy, and a couple of people wish it hit a little harder.
The community says- Grassy pineapple notes
- Creamy, peppery body
- But: Funk is faint
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How does Holmes Cay South Pacific Single Origin Edition Fiji Rum taste?
Aggregated from 25 community reviews.
Grassy, peppery Fiji rum with subtle funk Most find it a flavorful, easy-drinking intro to Fijian rum — grassy, fruity, creamy with pepper. The catch: the funk is subtle, and some want more punch.
Curious drinkers wanting a first taste of Fijian rum
Anyone chasing loud, heavy industrial funk
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How is Holmes Cay South Pacific Single Origin Edition Fiji Rum rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.0 sits in the “Very good” band. 92% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
72% rate it 8 or higher. 4 selected write-ups from 25 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Unanswered Prayer
this rum is farmy, fruity, creamy, and subtle with its funk. i knew to expect some industrial notes, but i did not expect it to blend so well with the other flavors. no note seems to overpower another, though a pop of pepper demanded attention on my first sip before my palate adjusted. this rum is flavorful while remaining easy to drink. the various flavors are most certainly there, but they are delicate. that being said, as someone who usually prefers a bit more punch from the taste, i do crave a little more. overall, the holmes cay fiji blend was quite enjoyable, and for me, a great introduction into fijian rum.
Review by BigFlax
For a molasses rum, it starts pleasantly grassy like an agricole, although it gets “darker” after some breathing time and begins to hint at burnt sugar. Some nice peppery spice notes with hints of nutmeg and a pineapple character. Medium length greener finish.
Review by Alan Champion
A decent sipper. At first will seen a touch harsh, but as it sits, it mellows out quite a bit. An interesting mix of light flavors and sharp sensation from the alcohol. The grassy notes are very light and only show up sometimes, but are very pleasant. I get a lot of homemade marshmallow, which is fantastic. All in all, a delicious product.
Review by Peter Bosel
Pretty good, however this rum is kind of in a weird in between place for me: not quite a sipper, not quite a mixer.
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Avg. community purchase price 44 €
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Details about Holmes Cay South Pacific Single Origin Edition Fiji Rum
A Pot & Column Still Rum from Fiji, bottled by Holmes Cay, at 46%.
Community purchases
37 bottles logged by 34 collectors.
A drinker's rum.
35% opened, 2 emptied and repurchased.
What did the community pay for Holmes Cay South Pacific Single Origin Edition Fiji Rum?
Community paid 43–59 €.
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37 purchased · 26 tasted · 6 wishlist · as of
About the South Pacific distillery
The South Pacific distillery is located in Fiji. Rums from South Pacific have been reviewed 3,763 times with an average of 8.0/10.
To South Pacific →Read on in the RumX Guide
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