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Five & 20 Spirits Hamilton 86 Demerara River
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Charred pineapple, roasted oak and brown sugar, with a little Guyanese funk and a smoky, tobacco edge. Several tasters call it "essential tiki" — it's a workhorse Demerara that carries cocktails well and still holds up neat, though there's a clear alcohol bite on the nose. Some find it heavy and complex for the money; others just want more flavor.
The community says- Great in tiki drinks
- Roasted oak & pineapple
- But: Alcohol on nose
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How does Five & 20 Spirits Hamilton 86 Demerara River taste?
Summarized by AI from 49 community reviews.
Charred-pineapple Demerara built for tiki A dependable Guyana rum most people rate as a strong tiki and everyday mixer. It sips too, but the alcohol on the nose and a short finish keep a few from loving it neat.
Tiki and cocktail makers who want a working Demerara
People chasing a smooth, sweet neat sipper
Style & occasion: Mature & oakyCocktails & mixingSipping neat
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49 community reviews
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Positive from 8.0 · Mixed 6.0–7.9 · Critical below 6.0
Review by Kai Lambert
Most helpful positive review
Very mild sipper. Strong tobacco nose out of bottle, slightly less so out of snifter but still present. Great, smooth sip. Doesn’t really feel like it’s above 40 (barely is tbf), but brings out fruit and more complex sweetness than I expected.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
Most helpful mixed review
#6672 21.04.2026 Running a few samples after my bike training while listening to Soniq Vision, Armin van Buuren and Dirty Signal on Spotify. This is a pretty decent bottling with a very good price tag. The profile is nice and balanced with roasted wood, caramel, tobacco, cinnamon and a hint of smoke.
Review by abaker-rum
A good mixing rum, this rum is well suited for tiki drinks with its ester and tropical fruit profiles working well with typical tiki ingredients. You get pineapple, banana, ester, and some nail polish on the nose. The taste has tropical fruits, esters, and some spice, followed by a medium finish with spice and a little caramelization.
Review by Skyfly
Guyana that you can drink or mix better. The alcohol stings too much in the nose, which should be gone with the right amount of cola. Lots of cask, wood and sweetness. Caramel and some tropical fruit on the palate.
Review by Leo Krüper
Solid Guyana sipper.
Review by Max13
Reminds me of Appleton. Would think if a recipe calls for separate Demerara and another Jamaican rum to maybe skip this one.
Review by Anonymous
Essential tiki
Review by Ian Gilman
Love the 151 and this is my favorite Guyanese I’ve had. More versatile than its older brother.
Review by RumMyWay
Sharp Charred Pineapple and slight smokiness on the nose with an alcoholic bite Palate is also Sharp with charred pineapple and some woodiness notes. No sweetness Finish is a medium and slightly dry finish. Slight tobacco finish but leaves a bitter dark chocolate taste on the tongue that is very enjoyable. All in all, I am a fan of this Rum. Not overly complex but definitely requires some thinking!
Review by Albert Zygmunt
I keep coming back. It has very heavy and complex taste without an age statement. The extra 6 proof really helps the overall flavor. I would pick this over El Dorado 12 any day. Great in cocktails or neat.
Review by RumCzar
Demerara rum gets a lot of hype, but it really isn't very exciting. This rum is just fine. I can sip it neat, but I prefer something with more flavor. I only buy this for mixing at parties because of it's low price.
Review by deanopeez
Heavy alcohol on the nose but surprisingly smooth taste. Sweetness right off the bat, with some woodiness on the back end. Leaves the tongue quickly.
Review by Peter Bosel
Not bad; I kind of want it stronger, but I guess that's what the 151 is for.
Review by Mark Leggett
Really have wanted to try some Hamilton rums, this is my first. Smells of Demerara sugar, oak barrel and a little Jamaican funk. Jamaican funk hits a little at the beginning but fades to caramel, tobacco, and a slight smokiness.
Review by The Rum Zombie
Sweetness with no bite. Very well rounded. I liked better than El Dorado 12 side by side.
Review by MaddenC11
The nose is very pleasant as the Demerara sugar really comes through, among notes of pineapple, banana, and chocolate. Flavor notes of caramel, tobacco, tropical fruit, and wood. The finish is very short with a slightly metallic taste. Not overly complex and has a bit of heat, but still an acceptable sipper for the price.
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2 critics scored it, averaging 7.6/10. Reviews from RumX's blog partners, independent experts who have tasted, evaluated, and described this rum.
Expert review by The Dunder Hut
A very decent guyana rum, before el Dorado changed it's recipe this was the mixer you desperately wanted in Europe. It is a solid and nice product that shines in the cocktails. Nowadays Eldorado really is my preference
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205 bottles logged by 182 collectors.
Both drunk and collected.
24% opened, 19 emptied.
What did the community pay for Five & 20 Spirits Hamilton 86 Demerara River?
Community paid 20–30 €.
Purchase prices reported by members, not a shop price. Avg. 28 €. Full price & collection history in RX+ →
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Details about Five & 20 Spirits Hamilton 86 Demerara River
A rum from Guyana, bottled by Five & 20 Spirits, at 43%.
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