Aroma visualization from community tastings
XM Royal Rum 10 Years
Here's the twist: despite the Guyana label, members note the bulk rum is actually sourced from Trinidad and Barbados. In the glass it's a plain, easy pour — vanilla, caramel and a little dried fruit, round and light. A few tasters catch nail polish and cherry on the nose, and most agree the finish fades fast. Pleasant and simple rather than deep.
The community says- Smooth caramel-vanilla
- But: Weak short finish
- But: Not complex
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How does XM Royal Rum 10 Years taste?
Aggregated from 35 community reviews.
Plain caramel-vanilla sipper, short finish Middle-of-the-road. Most find it a pleasant, plain caramel-vanilla sipper with a weak, short finish; a few call it flat with more alcohol than flavor.
People who like easy, sweet, uncomplicated sippers
Anyone wanting depth, complexity or a long finish
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How is XM Royal Rum 10 Years rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 6.0 sits in the “Pleasant” band. 22% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 37% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
46% rate it between 6 and 8. 7 selected write-ups from 35 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Stefan Persson
This rum is produced, by Banks DIH in Guyana, or more correctly aged, blended and bottled cause they don’t any cane fields or stills. They nowadays buy their bulk rum from Trinidad and Barbados. It’s first aged in ex-bourbon barrels and then finished for six months in former Sherry casks. The aroma is great and at the palate it’s more than OK, but the finish is weak and short.
Review by Tyler Griffith
Nothing spectacular. Perfectly basic rum.
Review by TheJackDrop
"Weird mix between an English and a Spanish, without much flavor, sounds like a diplomatico. To sum up, my tasting notes: On the nose: Caramel In the mouth: Round, Molasses Finish: Sweet".
Review by Morgan Garet
Parmis les pires jus que j'ai pu goûter.
Review by Jonas Kofod
This is not a complex or sophisticated rum. I probably agree to the community character of 6. But on the other side it is pleasant and agreeable so that adds to the rating for me. Smooth caramel and vanilla - nice and plain.
Review by Flying pirate
Assez sec ( alcool)
Review by jean charles regnault
Sec, pas de saveurs hormis le gout d'alcool
Expert reviews
2 critics scored it, averaging 8.0/10. Reviews from RumX's blog partners, independent experts who have tasted, evaluated, and described this rum..
Expert review by RumRock
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Expert review by The Fat Rum Pirate
Read full review →I'd be interested to try the two brand's 15 year old's in a blind tasting session. That could be very interesting. The one thing that puzzles me is how they get it like this when it isn't from Guyana? You know what I think I might have to ask them!
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Details about XM Royal Rum 10 Years
A rum from Guyana, bottled by XM, at 40%.
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Community purchases
17 bottles logged by 16 collectors.
A drinker's rum.
47% opened, 2 emptied and repurchased.
17 purchased · 41 tasted · 7 wishlist · as of
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