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Jamaica · 42,8%

N. Kröger Wagemut Connecticut Shade (Aficionado Collection)

6.8/10 29 community reviews ↓

A newcomer-friendly, dessert-like Jamaica-based aperitif with massive apricot, citrus and ester fruit. Extremely sweet, slightly sour and liqueur‑like, intended as a cigar pairing rather than a classic rum sipper.

  • Huge fruit aroma
  • Beginner-friendly profile
  • Alcohol well integrated
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Details about N. Kröger Wagemut Connecticut Shade (Aficionado Collection)

CountryJamaica
BottlerN. Kröger
ABV42,8%
Volume70cl

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How does N. Kröger Wagemut Connecticut Shade (Aficionado Collection) taste?

Aggregated from 29 community reviews.

Ultra-fruity, very sweet apricot bomb A newcomer-friendly, dessert-like Jamaica-based aperitif with massive apricot, citrus and ester fruit. Extremely sweet, slightly sour and liqueur‑like, intended as a cigar pairing rather than a classic rum sipper.

Perfect for

Those who enjoy very sweet, apricot-forward spirits, want an easy, low-ABV cigar pairing, or like liqueur-style Jamaica rum with big ester fruit and minimal burn.

Less suitable for

Drinkers seeking dry, classic rum character, balance over sweetness, or who dislike acidic, vinegar-like notes and added sugar in their glass.

How is N. Kröger Wagemut Connecticut Shade (Aficionado Collection) rated?

RumX's 0–10 scale is strict — 6.8 lands squarely in the "Pleasant" band. 34% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 17% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →

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Review by F.L.O.

Jun 2024290 reviewsGermany
7.8/10

Der wohl perfekte Einsteiger Jamaikaner…allerdings nicht bei dem Preis. Liegt evtl aber auch am Fass, das durchaus interessant ist. Geschmacklich finde ich die intensive Fruchtbombe sehr angenehm. Das Ester erfüllt seinen Zweck. Aber leider auch sehr süß, so dass der durchaus leckere Geschmack gleich weg ist. Wie gesagt…für Einsteiger und die süßere Fraktion sehr gut, für mich deutlich zu süß. Alkohol ist perfekt eingebunden.

Review by MJ72

MJ72
May 2025111 reviews
8.5/10

Ausgeprägte Citrusnoten, Frucht Apricose in der Nase, im Mund schön rund, fast übertrieben fruchtig in toller Abstimmung mit dem Wagemut. Schöner Abgang

Review by Johannes

Jun 20242,752 reviewsGermany
7.7/10

In der Nase schöne fruchtige Ester Noten, könnte ein WPE sein. Am Gaumen dann wieder zähflüssige, süße, likörartige Konsistenz, extrem rund, durch die high Ester trotzdem viel fruchtiger Geschmack, vor allem Pfirsich und Aprikose, aber durch den Zucker natürlich sehr glattgebügelt. Abgang mittellang. Für Einsteiger sicher ein guter Rum.

Review by Chrischi78

Oct 2024235 reviewsGermany
5.5/10

Zudem rum finde ich kein zugang. Was soll das denn darstellen? Vielleicht funktioniert es mit einer (schlechten?) zigarre? Viel Säure und die noten eines fuseligen aprikosenlikörs. Ich hab mich geschüttelt.

Review by Oliver

Aug 20241,183 reviewsGermany
7.0/10

Aprikose trifft auf eine ziemlich dominante Essig-Note. Angenehme Trinkstärke. Interessantes Experiment.

Review by Lennart Hofeditz

Aug 202422 reviewsGermany
5.5/10

Der ist für mich gar nichts. Eigentlich liebe ist High Ester Jamaika Rum, aber dieser kommt mit zu viel Säure und zu viel vergorenen Früchten. Er riecht super fruchtig nach Jamaika, aber enttäuscht im Geschmack. Ich hatte ihn allerdings ohne Zigarre. Da er im Pairing mit Zigarre gedacht ist, muss ich ihm vielleicht irgendwann noch mal ne Chance geben. Aber insgesamt sehr unausgewogen.

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66 bottles logged by 52,000+ RumX members. The ratio of closed / opened / emptied, indicates whether this rum is meant to be drunk or is a collector's item.

45 Closed In collections, sealed
10 Opened Being poured right now
2 Emptied Finished — came back for more
21% Open rate Share that isn't sealed

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