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Emperor Sherry Cask Finish
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Opinions land all over the map here. The sherry finish is the part people agree on — cherry, dried fruit and a clear sherry sweetness on the nose and palate, with a little oak behind it. But several tasters call it too sweet and a touch artificial, one flatly comparing it to "sweeter & more artificial" Pacto Navio. A soft, Spanish-leaning 40% pour rather than a serious sipper.
The community says- Clear sherry note
- Cherry, dried fruit
- Keep in mind: Very sweet
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How does Emperor Sherry Cask Finish taste?
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Sweet, sherry-led, soft everyday pour Divisive. Fans enjoy the easy cherry-and-sherry sweetness, while others find it too sweet, thin and a bit artificial. The sherry cask is the clear high point.
People who like sweet, sherry-tinged, easy-drinking rum
Anyone wanting a dry rum or avoiding sweetness
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What does the community say?
47 community reviews
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Review by Stefan Persson
Got this 5cl sample from the RR Tasting Club. The Emperor Sherry finished Rum is a a blend of aged rum made from fresh sugar cane juice (40%) and molasses (60%). This amber colored rum is aged in American and French oak barrels for 5-12 years whereafter it’s given a 6-month finish in sherry casks before bottled. Overall it’s quite alike the Heritage version, but with Sherry hints of course. For me it’s too sweet and I characterize it as a rum mostly belonging to the Spanish style.
Review by Timo Groeger
Now an Emperor with Sherry Cask Finish. The Sherry Cask is definitely noticeable on the nose. Very fruity on the nose. On the palate then also the Sherry Cask and cherry clearly recognizable. Also slightly woody.
Review by Galli33
Unimpressive sample from rumratings. The sherry notes are the only positive mark for me…
Review by Righrum
not worth the effort
Review by Torsten vom Endt
Very sweet for a British style rum !!!
Review by X-Savior
On The Rocks: On the nose there is a strong Agricole and Sherry mixture. Taste showcases a stronger Sherry and Agricole mix with some fruit and floral mixing with a mild spice. Finish is medium with the Sherry and Spice continuing to linger. Mixed Pepsi Zero: on the nose Pepsi Zero. Taste is sweet and smooth but no distinct Sherry flavour. It is quite delicious mixed but you lose the little complexity that it has developed. Finish is short.
Review by DomLRum
I consider this rum top-notch in the 700 CZK price category; I don't think you can find a better rum in this price range. The rum will also appeal to non-rum drinkers.
Review by Michael Janek
14.10.2025 Havana Brno voni příjemně, orisky, vanilka , trošku třešně hladký, chutná sladce , ale ne moc docela příjemný
Review by Dre73
In de geur zitten wat meer vuige randjes, in de smaak veel rustiger, zoet en kruidig.
Review by rum_sk
Simmilar to Pacto Navio but sweeter & more artificial
Review by David
Sans goût. De l’eau aromatisée
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118 bottles logged by 110 collectors.
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45% opened, 15 emptied.
What does Emperor Sherry Cask Finish cost?
Community paid 25–48 €.
Current best price: 26.42 € – within the typical community range.
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118 purchased · 52 tasted · 32 wishlist · as of
Details about Emperor Sherry Cask Finish
A rum from Mauritius, distilled by Emperor, at 40%.
About the Emperor distillery
The Emperor distillery is located in Mauritius. Rums from Emperor have been reviewed 168 times with an average of 7.0/10.
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