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A.H. Riise XO Founders Reserve 5th Edition
A newcomer-friendly, dessert-like A.H. Riise bottling with the brand’s typical sweet profile. Expect tropical fruit, plum, vanilla and roasted nuts. Best as a sweet sipper or with ice for casual drinkers.
The community says- Dessert sweetness
- Fruity plum notes
- But: Very sweet style
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How does A.H. Riise XO Founders Reserve 5th Edition taste?
Aggregated from 22 community reviews.
Sweet, nutty A.H. Riise crowd-pleaser A solid sweet sipper that RumX members enjoy for its fruity, nutty profile and mild character, especially if you already like the classic A.H. Riise style.
Those who enjoy very sweet, liqueur-like rums with tropical fruit, plum and nutty-vanilla notes and want an easy, low-effort sipper.
Anyone looking for dry, traditional rum character, natural-feeling sweetness, or higher complexity; also not ideal if you dislike flavored/liqueur vibes.
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Highlights from the community
How is A.H. Riise XO Founders Reserve 5th Edition rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 7.2 sits in the “Good” band. 59% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
Community voices
What does the community say?
55% rate it between 6 and 8. 3 selected write-ups from 22 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by BTHHo 🥃
AH Riise's usual sweetness meets here notes of tropical fruit, ripe plums and roasted almonds.
Review by Scotty1960
Schmeckt nach Pflaumen ist im Abgang kräftig. Nicht zu süß und der Alkohol kommt stärker durch als die angegebenen 44,4%
Review by MJ72
Die 5.te Edition ist gelungen. Etwas Alkohol, Frucht und schwere Süße dominieren in der Nase. Frucht und Würze (Tropisch und Vanille) bleiben mild im Mund und im Abgang. Typisches A.H. Riise Profil.
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Market value
Avg. community purchase price 54 €
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Details about A.H. Riise XO Founders Reserve 5th Edition
A rum from Virgin Islands, bottled by A.H. Riise, at 44,4%.
Community purchases
55 bottles logged by 39 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
16% opened, 3 emptied and repurchased.
What does A.H. Riise XO Founders Reserve 5th Edition cost?
Community paid 48–76 €.
Current best price: 57.00 € – within the typical community range.
What members actually paid for their bottles. A typical range, not the current shop price. Full price & collection history in RX+ →
55 purchased · 26 tasted · 6 wishlist · as of
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