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J. Selga Torras, Manresa Ron Jamaica Superior
Most tasters land somewhere between "curious relic" and "let-down" on this one — and that's the honest verdict. It's an old bottling that drinks nothing like the Jamaican rum you know today: bitter burnt caramel, molasses and a little hazelnut over a thin, watery body. Several members peg it as unaged and artificially colored. Worth trying as a piece of history, not for the liquid.
The community says- Historical curiosity
- But: Thin, watery body
- But: Likely colored
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How does J. Selga Torras, Manresa Ron Jamaica Superior taste?
Aggregated from 11 community reviews.
Thin, bitter-caramel relic more curio than drink The consensus is muted: one-dimensional, thin, and likely unaged with added color. A few enjoyed it as a rarity to sample once — nobody's restocking.
collectors curious about old bottlings
anyone wanting modern Jamaican funk
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How is J. Selga Torras, Manresa Ron Jamaica Superior rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 5.5 sits in the “Average” band. 9% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 36% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
27% rate it between 6 and 8. 9 selected write-ups from 11 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by cigares
A rum from the "Niki's und Arturs Jamaiksnische Aventurien Teil 2" series. The nose is not at all Jamaican, more molasses and bitter caramel. On the palate, the impression is of wood, but on analysis it's more the mixture of molasses and bitter caramel that gives this sensation. The finish is rather long, but still on the same flavors. A rather one-sided rum, but rather pleasant, as Spanish rons can be.
Review by Johannes
Nikis und Arturs Jamaikanische Aventurien Teil 2: etwas bitter, Melasse, verbranntes Karamell, Kaffee, etwas künstliche Aromen, wahrscheinlich nicht wirklich gelagert.
Review by DomM
Very much burnt caramel forwards throughout. Nicer than contemporary unaged and colored rums but not outstanding besides this.
Review by Leo Krüper
Colored unaged rum from the 50s. Some caramel, hazelnut and molasses on the palate. Everything points to Spanish style. Could also come from Central America. Overall very watery and undefined.
Review by Jakob
Ein Release geprägt von sehr schwerer Süsse, Melasse, Ahornsirup - insgesamt doch eher enttäuschend und zu eindimensional. Holz und sind Gewürze sind nur rudimentär erkennbar und geradezu in der Süsse ertränkt - oder das Ausgangsdestillat war in der Tat aussergewöhnlich uninspiriert. Wie auch immer - im Glas landet leider ein unterdurchschnittliches Produkt.
Review by zabo
Nikis und Arturs Jamaikanische Aventurien Teil 2. Zu erst Mal wieder ein dickes Dankeschön für die Chance solche Raritäten im Glas zu haben. Um es auf den Punkt zu bringen, war Jamaikanischer Rum vor Jahrzehnten nicht der Rum, den man heutzutage aus Jamaika kennt, denoch sehr interessant diesen zu probieren. Diese sind nicht wirklich spitzenmäßig, aber denoch mehr als Trinkerbar.
Review by Mirco
Verkostung von Niki und Arturs Aventurien Teil 2. Besten Dank für die Möglichkeit diese alten Kuriositäten & Raritäten zu probieren! 😊 Nr. 1 Bitter, verbrannter Karamell, etwas Mandel. Wirkt sehr dünn. Vermute, dass der Rum nicht alt und eingefärbt ist.
Review by SaibotZtar
Nikis und Arturs Jamaicanische Aventurien No1 . Süße Nase mit Roten Früchten und etwas Säure. Im sehr schwach dafür viel Süße ... schmeckt wie Backaroma riecht . Ziemlich seltsam 🤣
Review by Frederic
Etwas muffig am Gaumen, weist eine leichte Süße auf und Röstaromen von Melasse. Definitv nichts was ich kaufen würde jedoch schön so etwas mal probiert zu haben. Die dunkle Farbe ist definitiv nicht echt!
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Details about J. Selga Torras, Manresa Ron Jamaica Superior
A rum from Jamaica, bottled by J. Selga Torras, Manresa, at 40%.
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