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Navy Island Rum XO Reserve (Port Cask Finish)
For experienced palates: a dry, cask‑strength Mexican pot still rum finished briefly in port casks. Expect strong alcohol, dried fruit and port notes with a firm, sometimes bitter, finish. Community reactions are mixed.
The community says- Powerful port notes
- Long dry finish
- But: Harsh alcohol
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The look inside the bottle
How does Navy Island Rum XO Reserve (Port Cask Finish) taste?
Aggregated from 31 community reviews.
Intense port‑finish for brave sippers Solid but divisive cask‑strength port‑finish rum: praised for powerful port, dried fruit and long finish, yet often criticized for sharp alcohol and late bitterness.
Seasoned cask‑strength fans who enjoy dry, port‑influenced rums with strong aroma, dried fruit and a long, assertive finish.
Beginners, those sensitive to alcohol burn, or drinkers who dislike bitterness and prefer soft, sweet, easy‑sipping styles.
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Highlights from the community
How is Navy Island Rum XO Reserve (Port Cask Finish) rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 7.8 sits in the “Good” band. 87% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 6% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
Community voices
What does the community say?
58% rate it between 6 and 8. 4 selected write-ups from 31 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Timo Groeger
Nachtrag vom gestrigen bottle Kill. So ganz überzeugen konnte er nich nicht. Wir haben hier getrocknete Früchte und Portwein in der Nase und am Gaumen. Finde aber der Alkohol ist nicht wirklich gut eingebunden.
Review by Filip Heimerle
Pomerne chutove dobry a komplexni rum
Review by Nika
Sorry but not impressed. Esters are nice, taste was round but I would not go for it again, since I like wilder stuff
Review by Anonymous
Not fond of the nose (similar to 10), but palate is pleasant
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Market value
Avg. community purchase price 60 €
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Details about Navy Island Rum XO Reserve (Port Cask Finish)
A Pot Still Rum from Jamaica, bottled by Navy Island, at 62,3%.
Community purchases
15 bottles logged by 14 collectors.
A drinker's rum.
40% opened, 1 emptied and repurchased.
What did the community pay for Navy Island Rum XO Reserve (Port Cask Finish)?
Community paid 49–85 €.
What members actually paid for their bottles. A typical range, not the current shop price. Full price & collection history in RX+ →
15 purchased · 32 tasted · 6 wishlist · as of
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