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A.H. Riise Black Barrel Navy Spiced Rum
Opinions land all over the place here, from lukewarm sixes to a few enthusiastic nines. What most agree on: heavy cinnamon and caramel, a Christmas-cookie vibe, and a cola-like softness typical of A.H. Riise. Interestingly, several call it one of the less sweet bottles in the range, though sweetness still leads. Notes of honey, dried fruit and orange peel round it out.
The community says- Caramel and cinnamon
- Christmas-cookie warmth
- Keep in mind: Tastes sweetened
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How does A.H. Riise Black Barrel Navy Spiced Rum taste?
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Sweet, cinnamon-heavy spiced Christmas sipper Divides drinkers: fans love the caramel-and-cinnamon Christmas character, others find it unbalanced and too sweet with a short finish. Less sugary than its Riise siblings, but still a sweet, spiced style.
People who like sweet, spiced Christmas-style rums
Anyone wanting a dry, spirit-forward rum
Style & occasion: Sweet & dessertSipping neatCocktails & mixing
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Is it right for you?
Yes, if you're after sweet, dessert-like rums for sipping neat. Of 25 rums from Virgin Islands in this style with at least the same score that ship to you, none is cheaper.
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What does the community say?
55 community reviews
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On RumX, 7 means “Good” and 8 means “Very good”.
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14 selected written reviews
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Review by Anonymous
Most helpful positive review
Very nice !
Review by Rolf Pankoff 🇩🇪
Most helpful critical review
The smell bothers me here, I can't even write what it smells like to me!
Review by LukaŽiga
6,8:On the nose, the profile of this rum is dark, like a strong coffee, but with a good spoonful of sugar. So far, the "spiced" side is not particularly noticeable, compared with the brand's other rums. The cinnamon lends a powdery edge and the whole is quite powerful. There are some ripe exotic fruits and a little wood. The spices are still shy for the moment. There's a little pepper, but the power soon gives way to sweetness. Vanilla prevails, along with the slightly cola-like character we know so well from AH Riise. Then caramel and banana toffee emphasize the mellowness.Aeration opens the door to other aromas. The caramel aspect is still there, but not alone. In no particular order, dried apricots, marzipan, candied fruit and prunes in brandy enter the scene. Cinnamon acts as a red thread, it's rather balanced and a rather elaborate spiced. The spices take on more and more depth, always led by the cinnamon. Dried orange peel adds a little variety, while cola and pepper hold their own. 7:The attack on the palate is very round, but quickly balanced by cocoa and molasses. A few fruit sweets follow in quick succession before the clove takes hold of the taste buds and takes over. Now it's time for the spices: cinnamon, nutmeg, the classic spices of mulled wine at the Christmas market, followed by a little herbal caramel tea to warm up. 6,8:The finish doesn't spoil the wintry ambience, with a blend of orange, vanilla, coffee and caramel, quite warm and persistent..
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
10.12.2025 Day 10 of my Christmas Calendar. Also a sweet release but just with more spices and a floral touch. The finish is longer than the other releases but the sweetness is still pretty dominant. Does pretty well in a Pepsi Max though.
Review by Steffmaus🇩🇰
In my opinion this should likely not be drank neat, as it has more of a cocktail-wise characteristic. It is spicy in the nose, and in the notes I found vanilla, cinnamon and caramel. It works rather well in cocktails with ice
Review by heckto🥃
Pleasant sweet rum with caramel and honey. On the nose a bit of cinnamon, vanilla and spices. On the palate it is less sweet than expected and reminds with its cinnamon notes of Christmas cookies. For this price range a very decent rum.
Review by Evert-jan Braakman
Deliciously sweet, fudge and light fruit.
Review by BTHHo 🥃
Christmas spices and dark chocolate combine in a deep, bold taste - The mocha returns and fades slowly.
Review by rum_sk
Retasting and I still agree with what I said last time. One of the least sweet rums from A.H Riise. Considerably less sweeter than its more expensive siblings. Since the sweetness is supressed a bit it, is a very nice rum in its price class. Very nice day-to-day sippable rum although the finish is extremely short.
Review by Tomáš Šárocký
Nice sweet smell, caramel and honey, a bit of fruits (citrus). Taste is very similar to the smell, but the real taste starts after the swallow. The finish is very smooth and not strong at all. Overall very nice rum!
Review by Pavel Peknica
Cinnamon (a lot), gingerbread, very expressive, interesting, but not for the bottle
Review by gary0067
The spices take over the sugar. Not bad
Review by Dirk E.
An A.H. Risse after all, sweet delicious rum, you can buy it.
Review by hoex
Unbalanced. Okay with Coca Cola
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A.H. Riise Black Barrel Navy Spiced Rum at live auctions
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119 bottles logged by 103 collectors.
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36% opened, 15 emptied.
What does A.H. Riise Black Barrel Navy Spiced Rum cost?
Community paid 27–48 €.
Current best price: 31.90 € – within the typical community range.
Purchase prices reported by members, not a shop price. Avg. 32 €. Full price & collection history in RX+ ›
119 purchased · 62 tasted · 31 wishlist · as of
Details about A.H. Riise Black Barrel Navy Spiced Rum
A Navy Rum from Virgin Islands, bottled by A.H. Riise, at 40%.
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