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Sydney Rum Distillery John Frum's Cargo Cult Dry Spiced Rum
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Opinions land all over the map on this one. It's a dry spiced rum that surprises people — one taster expected a Jamaican, catching glue, citrus and "Tankstelle" funk instead of the usual sweet-spice mush. Cinnamon, clove and vanilla sit on a dry, unsweetened body, with a hint of banana. "Very pleasant to sip" for some; too thin and lacking oomph for others.
The community says- Genuinely dry
- Keep in mind: Lacks oomph
- Keep in mind: Thin body
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How does Sydney Rum Distillery John Frum's Cargo Cult Dry Spiced Rum taste?
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Dry, spiced rum with unexpected funk Divides the room: a dry, spiced rum with unexpected funk that funk fans enjoy, while others find it thin and short on impact. Not the usual sweet spiced.
spiced-rum drinkers who want it dry
anyone wanting sweet, full-bodied spiced rum
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What does the community say?
17 community reviews
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Review by MarkD
Most helpful positive review
Very dry. Lots of spices. Bit of banana? Very pleasant to sip
Review by Sir Diesel
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Calendar 2024
Review by Rumbaer
Number 13 from the Tastillery Advent calendar. If I hadn't read it... I thought it was a Jamaican. Funky smell on the nose. Citrus fruits and gas station. Still quite a bit of funk on the palate. No sweetness. Glue, citrus and a slight sharpness.
Review by Timo Groeger
Spirit fair Aquavitae Mülheim October 2026. Last year I was here for the first time and I really liked it, so I'm going to this fair again this year. Not so bad at all, I've had worse spiced rums.
Review by R Wehner
Nose slightly funky with an undertone of vanilla, interesting; tongue less funky, sweet, not sharp, rather a very slight cinnamon spiciness, short finish, well, okay
Review by KevinP
Lovely funk
Review by Happy Oner
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Expert review by The Fat Rum Pirate
Read full review ›This is maybe like drinking Lucozade light rather than regular Lucozade. You know its not the real thing and it maybe just lacks the oomph you really need or want. I like what the producers are trying to do though and it is a well put together product. It's not...
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What does Sydney Rum Distillery John Frum's Cargo Cult Dry Spiced Rum cost?
Current best price: 25.06 €.
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Details about Sydney Rum Distillery John Frum's Cargo Cult Dry Spiced Rum
A spirit drink on a rum base from Unknown, bottled by Sydney Rum Distillery, at 38,5%.
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