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06166b40-bcd2-11ed-86ce-bdd52427213aUSA Privateer Rum Distillery
Privateer Letter of Marque Single Cask Rum (LMDW) 2017 70cl bottle
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Aged rum · 5 years 5mo · 57,8%

Privateer Letter of Marque Single Cask Rum (LMDW) 2017

Honest but nobody's overexcited — that's the read here. This young Privateer single cask leans full-on bourbon style: vanilla, milk chocolate, cream toffee and cookie, with a creamy body one member likens to Zacapa. At 57.8% the alcohol never quite tucks in, and the finish drops off fast. Several tasters call it a good American sipper, just not a thriller.

The community says
  • Creamy chocolate note
  • Bourbon lovers' pick
  • But: Hot alcohol
105.90 €incl. VAT
Armagnac.de · 70cl · 151.29 €/l
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How does Privateer Letter of Marque Single Cask Rum (LMDW) 2017 taste?

Aggregated from 14 community reviews.

Easy bourbon-style sipper, hot and short Most land on the same verdict: likeable, easy to sip, but not exciting. The recurring gripes are hot spirit and a finish that vanishes too soon.

Perfect for

bourbon drinkers who like creamy, dessert-leaning rum

Less suitable for

anyone wanting a long finish or bold character

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71% rate it 8 or higher. 6 selected write-ups from 14 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.

Review by primus

Most helpful positive review

primus
primus
Aug 2025169 reviewsGermany
8.5/10

Kräftiger, junger Single Cask Rum aus amerikanischer Weißeiche. In der Nase Vanille, Karamell, Holz und leichte Frucht. Am Gaumen intensiv, würzig und trocken, mit präsenter Eiche und etwas Schärfe vom hohen Alkoholgehalt. Einfach nur geil, da kannste Dich echt reinlegen. Leider viel zu kurzer Abgang. Hätte gerne länger was davon!

Review by Philip M. 🇧🇪

Most helpful mixed review

Philip M. 🇧🇪
Feb 2025215 reviewsBelgium
7.9/10

08/02/25: Tasted @ Stijn's place. Easy American sipping rum with typical notes like vanilla, chocolate and cookies. I wish the alcohol was integrated a little bit better. Nothing remarkable or spectacular.

Review by Martin Augustin

Martin Augustin
Martin Augustin
Apr 2023174 reviewsGermany
8.0/10

An alternative for lovers of rum from Barbados.alcohol could be better integrated, but can be sippen easy. Reminds me a bit of children's bars and creamy dessert with its vanilla and chocolate notes.An honest, although not exciting rum.

Review by Martin Spooner

Martin Spooner
Oct 2025207 reviewsGermany
8.3/10

Cremiger, Nougat Vanilliger Tropfen. Süffig aber auch leicht spritzig.

Review by Stijn Zino

Stijn Zino
Aug 2024238 reviewsBelgium
7.9/10

Easy to drink but not exciting. Reminds me of Zacapa. Just chocolate and cookies.

Review by chu guevara

chu guevara
chu guevara
Jun 202310 reviewsFrance
7.7/10

Des l'ouverture du sample, alcool vraiment trop présent. Par la suite, le nez devient vraiment torréfié, limite pâtissier, mais après une bonne heure dans le verre, l'alcool revient, il m'a fait pensé au flor de caña 12 ans 😒 Sinon pour le reste dans le même registre. On sent qu'il y a de la qualité, mais il manque quelque chose, ou quelque chose en trop...? Apparement mélasse de première qualité et fur neuf bien bousiné

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Details about Privateer Letter of Marque Single Cask Rum (LMDW) 2017

A rum from USA, distilled by Privateer Rum Distillery, at 57,8%.

CountryUSA
ABV57,8%
Volume70cl
Age5 years 5mo
Vintage2017
Cask no.#430
Limited edition215 bottles

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4 bottles logged by 4 collectors.

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75% opened, 2 emptied and repurchased.

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Current best price: 105.90 €.

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About the Privateer Rum Distillery distillery

The Privateer Rum Distillery distillery is located in USA. Rums from Privateer Rum Distillery have been reviewed 508 times with an average of 7.9/10.

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