New Yarmouth RA Jamaica Rum 1994
Loved by Tim Reiber, RumTaTa & 39 more
For seasoned enthusiasts: a 31‑year New Yarmouth at 66.5% that hits hard with bourbon oak, coconut, dried fruits and classic NY glue/ester funk. RumX members praise its depth, length and standout value.
Aggregated from 43 community reviews.
- Deep complexity
- Long, warm finish
- Great value
+10
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How does New Yarmouth RA Jamaica Rum 1994 taste?
Aggregated from 43 community reviews.
Old, funky, bourbon‑cask powerhouse For seasoned enthusiasts: a 31‑year New Yarmouth at 66.5% that hits hard with bourbon oak, coconut, dried fruits and classic NY glue/ester funk. RumX members praise its depth, length and standout value.
Seasoned Jamaican fans who enjoy high‑ester New Yarmouth, love intense bourbon‑cask oak, coconut and dried fruits, and don’t mind working with 66.5% ABV using rest time or water.
Beginners, anyone sensitive to alcohol heat, or drinkers looking for soft, easy 40% sippers without prominent funk and wood spice.
How is New Yarmouth RA Jamaica Rum 1994 rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict , 9.0 lands squarely in the "Excellent" band. 100% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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Based on 43 ratings
Review by Tim Reiber
The fruity funkiness usually found in younger Jamaicans is replaced in this 1994 by a very complex, old, and noble richness. Glue, cold coffee, and coconut are part of it. On the palate, you notice the 66%, but in a positive way. It releases an extremely intense flavor. The wood-accompanied glue splits into a wide range of aromas. Very exciting. The finish is so long that you don’t realize when the notes of wood, toffee, and dried fruits like dried mango fade away.
Review by RumTaTa
Second tasting with a healthy nose and a bit of oxidation in the sample bottle: The alcohol hits the nose and the roasted notes are stronger than in the first tasting. Clearly funkier than RX1563 – but not young, spritzy funky, rather old, dignified funky 😉 On the palate again quite a present alcohol. Overall, I like it a bit better than the 2020 bottling (+0.1). Small comparison tasting with the two 94er New Yarmouth from Rum Artesanal: Color in the glass: identical, the current bottling is maybe a shade lighter than RX1563. Also interesting are the barrel numbers: 203 and 204 were combined in RX1563, RX24450 has barrel number 205. This suggests the barrels were purchased at the same time from Heinz Eggert. Nose: Bourbon, esters, fruits, more intense than RX1563, otherwise very similar. Palate: after about 2 seconds I get a "fruit kick" (which I don’t find in RX1563), otherwise very balanced, again bourbon, coconut, alcohol is present. Finish: long and very balanced, no bitterness. I’m not a big fan of the 94er New Yarmouths but in my opinion this bottling is at least as good as RX1563! I need to repeat the tasting because today my senses are affected by a starting cold. The first impression and the price asked are already enough for a recommendation. p.s. I couldn’t find any herbal notes 😉
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
#6249 17.01.2026 Relaxing with a few samples while watching Star Trek Strange New Worlds. Nose Medium intense, light wood, fruity, mango, light coconut, polish, light caramel, glue, ester. Palate Oily, intense, wood, light roasted, nutts, clove, balanced, raisin, light coffee, fruity, mango, light coconut, glue, ester. Finish Very long and warm, wood, roasted, light coffee, banana, faint citrus. Empty glass Light nutts, light coconut, caramel, mango, cinnamon. Needs to rest for a while to really open up properly.
Review by Johannes
Wieder mal ein hervorragender Vertreter der mittlerweile (auf Rumx 42) verschiedenen NY94. Der Alkohol ist etwas präsent, aber sonst keine Fehlnoten. Für den Preis wirklich unschlagbar!
Review by Oliver
Exzellenter Vertreter der 1994er New Yarmouths! Eine äußerst angenehme Süße, toller Fasseinfluss und ein ewiger Abgang, der einfach Lust auf den nächsten Schluck macht. Eine fantastische Abfüllung zu Weihnachtszeit! 🎄💯
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Ein weiterer 94er New Yarmouth... Der Alkohol ist leider vor allem geschmacklich sehr präsent und wird auch nach 30 Minuten atmen nicht besser integriert. Aromatisch finde ich diesen NY auch eher sehr eindimensional und lange nicht so komplex wie andere top Vertreter dieses Jahrgangs. Ich schmecke primär eine leichte Holz säure, Kräuter, Muskatnuß, dunkle Schokolade, kräftige Bourbon Noten, Klebstoff und etwas Limette, Kokosnuss und Ester. Die aktuellen extrem hohen Bewertungen kann ich nicht nachvollziehen. Der Distilia mizunara px cask ist hier deutlich besser und spannender oder auch der fine Drams new Yarmouth 94.
Review by zabo
Edit: auch nach der zweiten Verkostung, schlägt der Alkohol ziemlich zu. Der ist wirklich extrem schlecht eingebunden. Wenn die tolle Nase nicht wäre, würde er noch weiter unten landen. Der erste Eindruck: die Nase ist schon mal sehr sehr gut, leider ist er mir dann im Geschmack doch noch zu alkoholisch, der ihm eine bessere Wertung verbaut. Aber abwarten was die zweite Verkostung in Ruhe so bringt.
Review by Thunderbird
Another 94 New Yarmouth... this vintage almost always promises pure enjoyment... and this time is no different... though with a slight drawback... the alcohol isn’t perfectly integrated... but that doesn’t stop the expected play of aromas... as long as you just let small sips spread on your tongue. Without this flaw, it would be perfect. It can definitely hold its own with the others. Considering the price, it’s a recommendation for me.
Review by Skyfly
94er NY sind für gewöhnlich absolute Kracher, weshalb das PLV etwas überraschte. Leider zeigt sich von Nase bis lange in den Abgang eine störende und scharfkantige Alkoholnote. Mit besser eingebrachtem Alkohol hätte der Rum wirklich super sein können, da die Marker drumherum wirklich passen
Review by Mirco
Mature New Yarmouth with depth, but somewhat hampered by a persistent alcoholic sharpness. On the nose, vanilla and coconut with dried fruit and wood, but always accompanied by a noticeable sharpness. Dense and concentrated on the palate with spice and dried fruit, oak, but the alcohol remains present and lingers into the finish, where it detracts somewhat from the profile's elegance. Other 1994s show more calm and balance here. Nevertheless, a solid bottling with very good value for money.
Review by Rumpalumpa
Wirklich erfreulich, für den Preis einen so alten Jamaikaner zu bekommen. Zu alt ist der damit nicht mal, man muss nicht fürchten, dass das Holz alles dominiert. Leider muss ich mich aber den "Beschwerden" über den spürbaren Alkohol anschließen.
Review by Master P
The 94 is initially very pungent with sweet aromas from the barrel and vanilla. Also pungent alcohol on the palate, creamy and slightly roasted. Fruit with lots of sweetness. But also a play of acidity at the back. Quite a good bottling for the price.
Review by Fred Tillac
👃 = Bien odorant, vif mais pas trop, avec du boisé, du caramel, de l'orange, de la banane, de la coco avec un peu de vernis et d'épices.. 👄 = Dans une texture grasse et dense, l'alcool s'exprime clairement en étant bien intégré, offrant un équilibre empyreumatique et fruité. Boisée et épicée, la finale est logiquement chaude et longue. Merci aux Allemands de Rum Artesanal de nous proposer un très bon rhum jamaïcain de 31 ans abordable 👍
Review by Righrum
Wow, this is a great New Yarmouth 1994. The abv is really high and I can notice it clearly, and despite being intense this rum is really open and the tastes are coming out of the glass easily. This being so "open" and almost bright is one of the highlights of this rum, which makes it stand out compared to other rums of the same vintage. A nose driven by glue and polish remover, but also wood and coconut. The palate is consistent, yet strongly alcool driven
Review by Fuwi
Great 1994 New Yarmouth, beautiful bottling. Much rounder, deeper and more character than the FRC 1994. Dark fruits, but also a lot of funk and fermented fruits and esters - but very well integrated, offers a great experience from nose to palate Thanks to Michael for opening the bottle ❤️
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Community purchases
72 bottles logged by 51 collectors.
A collector's bottle.
9% opened, 2 emptied and repurchased.
What does New Yarmouth RA Jamaica Rum 1994 cost?
Community paid €149–€170.
Current best price: €165.00 – within the typical community range.
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+10 purchases in the last 3 months.
Added to collections, last 12 months.
72 purchased · 43 tasted · 48 wishlist · as of
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