Spirit of the day Navy Rum 2025
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Sipped neat is where this Navy blend earns its keep — pour it, give it air, and it opens into dark berries, warm tar, dark chocolate and orchard fruit over roasted oak and spice. The Trinidad TDL side leads, with Caroni's diesel-and-leather and a lighter Jamaican funk behind. At 54.5% the alcohol sits remarkably well. Several tasters call the balance close to perfect.
The community says- Layered and evolving
- Well-integrated alcohol
- But: Oak-heavy late
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How does Spirit of the day Navy Rum 2025 taste?
Aggregated from 38 community reviews.
Dark, complex TDL-led Navy blend Widely loved as a top-tier Navy blend — layered, evolving, well-integrated at strength. A couple felt the oak crowds the palate late; one noted the alcohol runs a touch hot.
Navy blend fans who like TDL and Caroni character
People wanting bright Jamaican funk up front
Style & occasion: Mature & oakySipping neat
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Positive from 8.0 · Mixed 6.0–7.9 · Critical below 6.0
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
# 23.10.2025 A nice relaxing day with Fabian in a summehouse in Blåvand 🇩🇰 The nose is absolutely gorgeous and well balanced despite the ABV. Nice eucalyptus, light wood, faint pear, light dried fruit, faint floral, ligt tar. On the palate it's very well balanced with lots of natural sweetness. Fruity with nice caramel,light wood and some faint mint. Medium long and sweet with nice light cherry ad raisin,very faint tar.
Review by Thunderbird
What a positive surprise and when I see the price-performance ratio, a real recommendation for every Navy lover 👍🏻 On the nose, the TDL markers clearly dominate, with slight Hampden and Caroni aromas also recognizable. On the palate, a nice complexity of dark berries, freshness, burnt caramel, cask, spice, mocha, and a slight tar aroma. In the end, the heavy dark aromas dominate and hold in the finish 😋. That’s how a Navy should be.
Review by RumTaTa
Nose: very relaxed and still lots to discover! I recognize Jamaica at first, darker notes are also there but I can't place them. Palate: very complex and balanced! I find freshness like in a Grays but also dirt. New associations keep coming up. Finish: no trace of bitterness, more freshness, herbs. I'm overwhelmed by making notes on this rum. My recommendation: just enjoy it!
Review by DomM
Now this is some very nice Navy richness on the nose. TDL is in the driver seat with berry notes. Caroni workshop notes are also quite noticeable and provide additional depth. DDL and Hampden add additional complexity on the nose. Very nice blend! Same picture on the palate, very well executed and balanced. Not dominated by DDL, yet on the darker and noticably complexed side of Navy blends. Very well done.
Review by TheJona'Spirits
We continue the Navy Rum comparison. 👃 Dominance of the TDL profile (black berries, eucalyptus), Caroni just behind (hot tar, essential oils, fruit tree flowers), Guyana a bit in the background (dark chocolate, sap, caramel on heather, dried fruits). Hampden must be a low ester and/or in small quantity. This one brings a whole set of orchard fruits (we're far from the classic overripe pineapple/banana combo) such as pear, green apple, dried apricot. The blend of all these styles even develops malted barley aromas. A complex, layered nose with a fruity side. 😋 More marked by wood and Demerara style. Toasted oak barrel, spices (chili, pepper, cooking spices), fruit juice caramel, dark chocolate. I find the fruits, rather dry like those in Christmas cakes, black berries, traces of guava and candied papaya. Note of hot tar, light diesel, sap. A finish on black tea and dried mint leaves. A balanced, oily mouthfeel, darker than on the nose, but without being overwhelmed by wood. Alcohol very well integrated, perfectly boosting the different flavors. ⛳ Long, warm, woody, spicy, dry, bitter, fresh and tannic. Note of cherry, dried mint, herbaceous sensation. 🏆 Respect for the balance of the blend's origins (although Jamaica is a bit in the background, I think), a balanced, evolving, complex whole. An excellent representative of the Navy Rum style, moreover at an unbeatable price (115€ for 50cl). I'm disappointed I didn't order it in time. 📝 Ranking in progress; Velier Royal Navy (92) > SotD Navy Rum (90) > Swell Funky Navy (89) > Velier Tiger Shark (86+).
Review by mto75
die Navy Rums schießen ja gerade wie Pilze aus dem Boden, da muss sich der SOTD einiger Konkurrenz erwehren…erster Eindruck an der Nase: eher von der fruchtigen Sorte, ich würde auf einen 2005er oder 2009er TDL tippen. Danach kommt das Diamond Profil. Hampen ist nicht super intensiv, eher so Medium Range Ester. Den Caroni Anteil kann ich nur mit viel gutem Willen erkennen. Der Gaumen ist sehr rund und würzig, angenehm süffig mit ordentlich langem Abgang. Die Bewertung fällt mir schwer, weil er echt nicht schlecht gemacht ist. Aber wenn ich dann zB mit dem Tiger Shark vergleiche, der intensiver und auch noch günstiger ist auf die 70cl umgerechnet, relativiert sich alles etwas.
Review by Fuwi
This bottling is amazing, great value for money! Tasted on the beach in Denmark, where it feels a little closer to the tradition of Navy rum. Dark, intense aromas gather in the nose, clearly TDL character with herbal influences, light coolness and dark fruits. The 57% ABV is really well integrated on the palate and perfectly accompanies the rum's almost Christmassy character traits. Star anise, a little clove and barrel influences, plus rubber and leather, a little tobacco at the back - a beautiful blend that has been put together correctly!
Review by w00tAN
Nose: fruity, floral, ester notes, slightly burnt, very exciting and multifaceted Palate: complex, fermented fruit, spicy, clove, good Jamaican influence Finish: long, complex, woody, slightly bitter What a beautiful piece, I like it very very much
Review by Banana Joe
So, nachdem mich der Navy Blend von Ricci nicht abgeholt hat, er war mir zu ausbalanciert, heute mal den SOTD Navy Blend im Glas. Er braucht seine Zeit, aber dann macht er seine Sache sehr gut. An der Nase. Überwiegt für mich eindeutig TDL, sehr fruchtig, eine karamellige Süße und sehr frisch. Aber auch leichte Klebstoffnoten von Hampden sind wahrnehmbar, subtil, aber sie sind da. Am Gaumen dann eine Komplexität,.die ich ehrlicherweise nicht erwartet hatte. Tolle schwere Aromen, wobei für mich das Malz überwiegt. Rote Beeren verfeinern den Geschmack im Hintergrund. Auch am Gaumen eine angenehme Frische. Im Anhang, der angenehm lang ist, überwiegen Fass Aromen und Tannine. Eine weitere überzeugende Abfüllung von SOTD, nur der schlechte Füllstand der Flaschen (bei 3 Stück haben jeweils 2cl gefehlt) trüben etwas die Freude. Natürlich kein Royal Navy, der bleibt die Referenz, aber ein toller Navy Blend, der genau die kleinen Ecken und Kanten hat, die mir beim Ricci gefehlt haben.
Review by alex
Beautiful complexity with this Navy. The first note I sense is the TDL, with menthol notes and a bit of tar. Then come the other two components of this superb juice with ripe fruits, roast, woodiness, a bit of cherry, chocolate, and chili. Nice integration of the alcohol and good length on the palate. I fully approve ❤️❤️
Review by Johannes
Wow, I'm pleasantly surprised! One of the best blends in recent times!
Review by Shayane GREDOIRE
A complex and balanced navy rum leaning more towards TDL aromas than Caroni. And for me, that’s better! As usual with Spirit of the Day at a bargain price compared to the competition, making it one of the best value-for-money in its category. We want more!!!
Review by Skyfly
Köln/Bonner-Rum-Treff: nach gefühlt 100 Cognac und Armagnac der erste Rum. Endlich Mal wieder ein ordentlicher Navyblend bei dem man sämtliche Marks herausschmeckt. Finde den Alkohol etwas zu intensiv
Review by mandolin01
Very good, nice balance and fresh. Beautiful complexity at the start then predominance of the TDL at the end of the mouth so that I only feel that for my part.
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Sehr gute blend
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19 bottles logged by 17 collectors.
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15% opened, 0 emptied.
What did the community pay for Spirit of the day Navy Rum 2025?
Community paid 115–125 €.
Purchase prices reported by members, not a shop price. Avg. 119 €. Full price & collection history in RX+ →
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Details about Spirit of the day Navy Rum 2025
A Navy Rum from Multiple countries, bottled by Spirit of the day, at 54,5%.
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