Sydney Rum Distillery John Frum's Cargo Cult Dry Spiced Rum
A newcomer-friendly, very dry spiced rum at 38.5% for those curious about light funk without sweetness. RumX members mention citrus, banana hints, spices and a petrol/“tankstelle” edge, best suited to mixed drinks.
- Very dry profile
- Light funk character
- Nice spice notes
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How does Sydney Rum Distillery John Frum's Cargo Cult Dry Spiced Rum taste?
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Dry, funky-leaning spiced mixer A newcomer-friendly, very dry spiced rum at 38.5% for those curious about light funk without sweetness. RumX members mention citrus, banana hints, spices and a petrol/“tankstelle” edge, best suited to mixed drinks.
Cocktail enthusiasts wanting a dry, unsweetened spiced rum with a touch of funk and citrus to experiment with highballs or tiki-style drinks.
Those seeking a sweet, rich spiced sipper or intense high-ABV experience; the low strength and very dry profile may feel thin or sharp neat.
How is Sydney Rum Distillery John Frum's Cargo Cult Dry Spiced Rum rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict — 7.0 lands squarely in the "Good" band. 23% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 15% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
Rum reviews
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Review by R Wehner
Nase leicht funky mit einem Unterton von Vanille, spannend; Zunge weniger funk, süß, nicht scharf, eher ganz leichte Zimtschärfe, kurzer Nachklang, naja, ok
Review by KevinP
Lovely funk
Review by MarkD
Very dry. Lots of spices. Bit of banana? Very pleasant to sip
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3 bottles logged by 52,000+ RumX members. The ratio of closed / opened / emptied, indicates whether this rum is meant to be drunk or is a collector's item.
Also on the wishlist of 6 members.
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