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High Spirits Collection Clarendon Toucans Collection Jamaica Rum JMM 1997
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If you want a gentle Jamaican that leans on fruit rather than heavy funk, this 24-year Clarendon fits. Glue and ester open the nose, then a basket of ripe tropical fruit takes over, with a little toffee behind it. On the palate it's a fruit bomb at first, then softens fast — some tasters find it surprisingly young and diluted for its age.
The community says- Ripe tropical fruit
- Well-integrated 46%
- But: Tastes young
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How does High Spirits Collection Clarendon Toucans Collection Jamaica Rum JMM 1997 taste?
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Mild, fruit-forward Clarendon with light funk Opinions split: one camp calls it a worthy, fruit-forward Jamaican, others find it one-dimensional and oddly young for 24 years. A mild Clarendon, not a bold one.
those easing into Clarendon and fruity Jamaicans
funk chasers wanting a heavy Hampden hit
Style & occasion: Tropical & funkySipping neat
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Review by Banana Joe
Most helpful positive review
Ester and glue dominate the nose right at the start. After a short time, however, tropical fruits take over, and after 10 minutes in the glass you have the feeling of having a basket full of ripe tropical fruits in front of your nose. Over time, a little toffee and caramel join in. On the palate there is an immediate explosion of fruit, it's really amazing how this fruit bomb hits. The alcohol is well integrated, but at 46% it's not too high either. But in my opinion, that's all it needs. The fruity taste lingers on the palate for a very long time. A really nice rum that I wouldn't have expected after smelling it for the first time. Definitely needs some time in the glass, but then a worthy Jamaican.
Review by Thunderbird
Most helpful mixed review
This is a Clarendon of the milder kind... in this respect also without rough edges. More for newcomers to the Clarendon world... For me personally, it's too one-dimensional and doesn't leave a lasting impression
Review by Leo Krüper
Unspectacular Clarendon
Review by RumTaTa
The rum is very pale in the glass despite its great age. In my opinion, the nose is more in the direction of young Clarendons. Glue and fruit brandy (apple, baked apple) are my first impressions. The palate is surprisingly intense despite the reduction. I mainly perceive spice and barrel notes. Unspectacular finish with spice and barrel, becoming drier. Good rum but in no way special for me. Not at all comparable to the Fine Spirits 1997 Clarendon.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
#7100 29.07.2026 Relaxing with a few samples to recover from a total of 30 km of walking today. Listening to some nice Armin van Buuren on Spotify. Pretty decent Clarendon with a good price tag in my mind. Fruity profile with nice spices, light roasted wood and nutts.
Review by Skyfly
Jamaica without Hampden Tasting: Nice, but nothing more. First rum with a nice profile. Esters only in the nose and a bit on the palate. Otherwise lots of tropical fruits, spices, and wood. Almost feels a bit watered down.
Review by Lot-NAS
This has to be the „youngest“ 24 year old Rum there is. Maybe it’s from a heavy dilution but this feels one dimensional, boring and young. I like the pears in it but the rest of my glass directly into the living bottle.
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Details about High Spirits Collection Clarendon Toucans Collection Jamaica Rum JMM 1997
A Pot Still Rum from Jamaica, bottled by High Spirits Collection, at 46%.
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