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Trois Frères Distillery Takamaka St. André 8 Years Old Rum
Curious drinkers who want an easy, low-commitment pour from the Seychelles are the right audience here. The nose is the highlight — oak, vanilla, dried fruit, a little coconut and spice — but most tasters agree the palate falls flat, turning mild, thin and slightly woody. A couple describe it as almost "caramelized water" in the mouth. Pleasant and gentle, just not deep.
The community says- Pleasant nose
- But: Thin body
- But: Bland palate
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How does Trois Frères Distillery Takamaka St. André 8 Years Old Rum taste?
Aggregated from 48 community reviews.
Nice nose, thin and mild palate People land around the middle: a promising, pleasant nose that mostly fades on the palate into something thin and mild. Easy to drink, but many wanted more.
People who want a gentle, easy everyday sipper
Anyone wanting a bold, deep, full-bodied rum
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How is Trois Frères Distillery Takamaka St. André 8 Years Old Rum rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 6.5 sits in the “Pleasant” band. 12% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 12% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
69% rate it between 6 and 8. 10 selected write-ups from 48 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Stefan Persson
This rum from the Seychelles is made from sugar cane juice, but they don’t call it Agricole cause they say that their methods are different. I think that the best thing about this rum is the aroma which is very nice, in the mouth it’s then quite bland but easy to drink.
Review by TheRhumhoe
Un rhum décevant. Le nez semble prometteur avec des notes de colle, de fruits, d’épices et de bois, avant de tomber complètement dans l’oubli une fois en bouche. Très fade et évasif en bouche, on pourrait s’y méprendre à boire de l’eau caramélisée. La finale, tout aussi peu mémorable, ne laisse pratiquement rien percevoir.
Review by Timo Groeger
Hatte bei diesem Rum eigentlich mit nichts Gutem gerechnet, aber völlig überraschend hat er gut gemundet. Eine leichte Süsse und Vanillenote, da habe ich echt nicht mit gerechnet. Bin zufrieden für einen eher billigen Rum.
Review by Tobin
Da kann ich den bisherigen Bewertungen nicht ganz zustimmen. Zwar ist er sicherlich keine Offenbarung und wahrlich auch kein Preis-Leistungskracher, aber trotzdem hat er was. Leichte Kaffenoten, sauer auf der Zunge, relativ holzig und würzig (nicht unangenehm) - man findet einiges. Definitiv ok(+)
Review by Daniel
Fazit: Würziger, aber recht dünner Rum ohne Ecken und Kanten. Easy sipping. Für den Preis findet man allerdings deutlich bessere Rums.
Review by Morgan Garet
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Review by Michael Janek
27.9.2024 Cubana Bar Brno vůně jemná, cítit kokos, vanilka chuť nijaká, ale po polknuti rozšimrá jazyk, trošku nakouřený
Review by Sylvain44
L’alcool l est pas bien intégré, pas très savoureux. Bien pour la mixologie
Review by J.V.
Rum Adventskalender 2019
Review by Tyler Griffith
The nose is better than the taste, but it is pleasant. Sweet, a bit of spice. Heavy brown sugar and vanilla. Can be a good, albeit basic, sipper.
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Avg. community purchase price 48 €
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Details about Trois Frères Distillery Takamaka St. André 8 Years Old Rum
A Pot & Column Still Rum from Seychelles, distilled by Trois Frères Distillery, at 40%.
Community purchases
38 bottles logged by 36 collectors.
A drinker's rum.
50% opened, 5 emptied and repurchased.
What did the community pay for Trois Frères Distillery Takamaka St. André 8 Years Old Rum?
Community paid 47–77 €.
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About the Trois Frères Distillery distillery
The Trois Frères Distillery distillery is located in Seychelles. Rums from Trois Frères Distillery have been reviewed 730 times with an average of 7.1/10.
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