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The Rum Mercenary & Kintra Sample X Sample Eleven Special Edition (Salon du Rhum)
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Dried plum, pear and light oak up front, with caramel and a bit of chocolate underneath — a Caribbean blend leaning Guyana and Barbados, finished in ex-cognac casks. At 62.2% the alcohol hits hard early; nearly everyone says give it time in the glass. The cognac adds fruit but softens the funk. One taster caught earthy off-notes, so bottles vary a little.
The community says- Dark fruit and oak
- Good value
- Keep in mind: Hot alcohol
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How does The Rum Mercenary & Kintra Sample X Sample Eleven Special Edition (Salon du Rhum) taste?
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Cask-strength blend, hot but rewarding once rested Most people land around good value with real complexity once it rests. The catch is heat — the 62.2% needs air, and the ex-cognac reruns tamed the funk.
People who like cask-strength blends with dark fruit and cognac influence
Anyone sensitive to high ABV or wanting big Jamaican funk
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Review by TheJackDrop
Most helpful positive review
On a business trip to Bucharest, I take along this little sample from friend B. Not disappointed, it's pretty much what I expected, with a strong cognac presence, but also caramel and Guyanese chocolate. A little alcohol on the palate, but you'll have to get used to it.
Review by Johannes
Most helpful critical review
I don't know if my sample is not quite right, but there are such clear off-notes of earth, moss and mold that I can hardly drink it. The alcohol is also very poorly integrated!
Review by zabo
So for the price you can definitely say nothing. Only the alcohol is a little more than present at the beginning. But it gets better with a little time in the glass. It also cuts a good figure as a mixer.
Review by HenryL
Guyana clearly dominates the nose. Beautiful dark notes of plum, pear and wood. Overall very round, soft and pleasing. In the mouth, the alcohol is appropriate for the 62.2%, but is surprising given the gentle nose. Picks me up!
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
09.05.2026 Retasting and still a pretty decent rum once rested. ---------------- 25.01.2023 Enjoying some samples at home. Colour Medium dark in colour. Nose Fresh, light wood, fruits, light orange, raisin, spice, faint caramel. Palate Warm, light wood, faint smoke, fruits, light orange, oily, light chocolate, dried fruit. Finish Long and warm, oily, light wood, dried fruit, light caramel, faint chocolate. Needs to rest for a good while or the ABV will bite.
Review by Kay Meertens
Orange, pineapple, vanilla and egg liquor. A light nuttiness in the finish. The cognac influence is clearly there and is a good match. High in alcohol, a splash of water isn't necessary but won't hurt either. Good value for money. In comparison to the white port edition, it seems a bit harsher at first but in the long run it shows more complexity.
Review by Jonas
Price-performance top! Significantly more percentages and 15 months post-maturation in ex-Cognac barrels have done him good. Only the funk has unfortunately suffered somewhat under the post-maturation. Otherwise, the typical flavors by the Barbados and Spanish shares plus fruit by the cognac.
Review by Rowald Sweet Empire
Very alcoholic in the nose. Needs time. French oak comes through. After the alcohol fades away it's a very decent drop. Less Jamaican driven than the normal "eleven". More Foursquare/panama driven.
Review by Djehey
Very greedy profile. Very present on the palate, in contrast to the more discreet nose. Excellent value for money!
Review by Sebastian.W
Alcohol is not perfectly integrated, but good value for money at release.
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12 bottles logged by 12 collectors.
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58% opened, 4 emptied.
What did the community pay for The Rum Mercenary & Kintra Sample X Sample Eleven Special Edition (Salon du Rhum)?
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Details about The Rum Mercenary & Kintra Sample X Sample Eleven Special Edition (Salon du Rhum)
A rum from Caribbean, bottled by The Rum Mercenary & Kintra, at 62,2%.
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