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XM Special 12 Years
One taster nailed it: it wins more on its silky texture than the flavor itself. This Guyanese column-still rum leans sweet, with molasses, caramel, young oak and a little dark chocolate in the background. Several people call it a good first Demerara-style pour — easy and lightly spiced. A few wish it had more punch at 40%.
The community says- Silky texture
- Molasses and caramel
- But: Could be stronger
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How does XM Special 12 Years taste?
Aggregated from 36 community reviews.
Sweet, silky Guyana entry sipper Most see it as an easy, sweet Demerara introduction — molasses, caramel and dark chocolate with a silky feel. The common gripe: it could be bolder and stronger.
People easing into sweet Guyanese/Demerara rum
Anyone wanting bold, dry, high-proof rum
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How is XM Special 12 Years rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 7.3 sits in the “Good” band. 58% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
83% rate it between 6 and 8. 7 selected write-ups from 36 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Christian Rudt
Könnte ein bisschen kräftiger sein, hat aber trotzdem ne schöne Komplexität zu bieten. Demerara lässt grüßen. War ein blind Sample, danke Adrian! Das blind verkosten im RumX Adventskalender dürfte interessant werden. 😅
Review by Christoph
Holz und Zucker wechseln sich in der Nase mit sehr süßer Ananas ab. Der Geschmack überzeugt eher durch seine seidige Konsistenz denn dem Geschmack an sich. Vor allem dunkle Schokolade.
Review by Thunderbird
A straight rum , which is harmonious, slightly sweet and spicy! With a touch of wood! All around successful!
Review by Benjamin Pavlovic
Aroma süße Melasse-Noten zum Ausdruck, gefolgt von tropischen Früchten und anregender Zartbitterschokolade
Review by DomM
Very sweet. Comparable to the El Dorado standard range, however, somewhat lighter and more sweet.
Review by F.L.O.
Guter Einsteiger Rum Guyana
Review by Peter Gacek
Toller Gesamteindruck. Ein leckerer Rum.
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Avg. community purchase price 38 €
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Details about XM Special 12 Years
A Column Still Rum from Guyana, bottled by XM, at 40%.
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Community purchases
37 bottles logged by 35 collectors.
A drinker's rum.
37% opened, 9 emptied and repurchased.
What does XM Special 12 Years cost?
Current best price: 42.90 €.
37 purchased · 37 tasted · 55 wishlist · as of
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