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DEA9F706-1621-44AE-91DE-72B6256F405FFiji South Pacific The Rum Cask
TRC South Pacific Fiji 2003 50cl bottle
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Aged rum · 17 years · 58,6%

TRC South Pacific Fiji 2003

The surprise here is the Jamaica New Yarmouth cask finish sitting on top of a 17-year Fijian pot still. You get the classic Fiji signature — esters, pineapple, minerals, a salty edge — plus a big fruity jolt from the Jamaican barrel. Several tasters blind-guessed it as Jamaican. Fruity and dry, with solvent and rubber notes and a cask-strength kick.

The community says
  • Big ester fruit
  • Long dry finish
  • But: Alcohol runs hot
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How does TRC South Pacific Fiji 2003 taste?

Aggregated from 90 community reviews.

Estery Fiji with a Jamaican fruit twist Widely seen as underrated and a real value pick. Many love how the New Yarmouth finish adds fruit, though some feel it overshadows the Fiji and the alcohol runs a bit hot.

Perfect for

Fans of high-ester Fiji and Jamaican funk

Less suitable for

Beginners and anyone wanting a soft, mellow pour

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How is TRC South Pacific Fiji 2003 rated?

RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.2 sits in the “Very good” band. 97% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →

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What does the community say?

81% rate it 8 or higher. 18 selected write-ups from 90 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.

Review by Frank

Frank
Jan 2021686 reviews
8.4/10

Frisch und fruchtig kommt er in der Nase rüber mit einem ordentlichen Schlag Lösungsmittel. Tropische Frucht Richtung Papaya, dazu Aprikose, Mandarine und Limette. Hinten eine buttrige Karamell-Sahnebonbon-Süße. Am Gaumen ist er fruchtig aber sogleich salzig mit einer leichten Speck-Note. Er wirkt metallisch-frisch. Ich finde Bergamotte und Sauerkirsche, aber auch künstliches, wie Jod. Hinten kommt die Würze durch Sternanis und Muskat. Er hat auch was grünes, Safran-Ähnliches. Hier passt das NY-Fass wirklich gut zum Fiji. Sehr gut gelungen!

Review by Lukas Jäger

Lukas Jäger
Jan 2021519 reviewsGermany
8.1/10

Ein Fiji-Rum mit Jamaika-Finish (JNY), der irgendwie zwischen diesen Welten wandert und dabei keiner so richtig gerecht wird. In der Nase vor allem ein Korb aus Zitrusfrüchten, hinter dem sich die für Fiji typische mineralische Salzigkeit versteckt. Am Gaumen habe ich den Eindruck, einen dünneren Vertreter aus Jamaika zu haben. Insgesamt ist mir der Einfluss des Finishs etwas zu stark und zu wenig Fiji-Geschmack für das durchaus hohe Alter vorhanden. Eine Kombination aus zwei tollen und charakterstarken Rum-Stilen, die mich allerdings irgendwo dazwischen verliert.

Review by crazyforgoodbooze

crazyforgoodbooze
Dec 20222,484 reviewsGermany
7.8/10

what an ester grenade... for me personally, although I usually like it, the New Yarmouth finish takes over a bit too much here, even after an hour of breathing. the fjjj itself brings nice typical medicinal notes, as well as chamomile, pineapple, and coffee/mocha notes and a hint of dark chocolate with sea salt. the jny finish, on the other hand, brings the esters strongly to the fore which I would not have expected... for me personally it's a bit too vinegar/ester-heavy, and too alcoholic on the back end... nevertheless it's an absolute aroma bomb and an exciting project at an extremely fair price!

Review by lukasdrinkinghabits

lukasdrinkinghabits
Feb 2021188 reviewsGermany
8.5/10

Einerseits finde ich in der Nase die typischen Fijinoten von Gummi, verrottendem Gemüse anderseits eine schöne, sehr reife Frucht. Am Gaumen kommt die Frucht deutlicher heraus, reife Ananas, Mirabelle mit einer Spur künstliche Klebrigkeit. Die pflanzlichen Noten bleiben im Hintergrund präsent. Im trockenen Abgang kommen sie wieder etwas deutlicher zur Geltung. Den Einfluss des Finishs kann ich nur schwer abschätzen - vermutlich ist er an der starken Frucht nicht unbeteiligt.

Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
Oct 20235,612 reviewsDenmark
8.0/10

06.11.2021 Another visit to "Den Danske Rom & Whiskyfestival and once again with special access and many very drunk people both days. Notes. Not a bad rum eaoacially if you look at the price tag. Fresh and fruity with some esters and medicinal notes. The palate is OK balanced with a minty touch. The finish is long and dry with a touch of citrus. There is a very faint marzipan note in the profile.

Review by Buddudharma

Buddudharma
Oct 2024514 reviewsGermany
8.7/10

Für mich in Summe ein signifikant unterschätzter Rum. Tolles Profil ähnlich den 2001ern, mit Plastik, Honig und Gewürzen. Das NY-Fass verleiht zusätzlich eine Fruchtigkeit, die dem Rum gut zu Gesicht steht. Einzig der nicht optimal eingebundene Alkohol und der etwas kurze Abgang verhindern eine noch höhere Bewertung. Zum Ausgabepreis (54,90 €) ein absoluter Preis-Leistungs-Kracher.

Review by Vincent D

Vincent D
Nov 2022652 reviewsFrance
8.2/10

Profil fort en esters, fruits mûrs et notes minérales. En bouche, ces mêmes notes sont encore présentes et agréable. Un peu trop sage pour moi vu le profil initial. C'est bon, l'alcool est bien intégré mais j'aurais préféré un truc plus intense. Édit : impression confirmée. C'est quand même très bon. Mais j'aurais aimé plus encore. Sa fraîcheur est très appréciable.

Review by DosenZorn

DosenZorn
Feb 2022161 reviewsGermany
7.8/10

Probiert als 2cl Sample. Mein erster Fiji Rum und muss sagen, der ist echt gut. Hätte ich nicht gewusst was ich da im Glas hab, hätte ichs Jamaika zugeordnet, vielleicht aufgrund des Finishs. In der Nase typische kräftige Esternoten, wobei ich das Gefühl habe, Hampden bekommt etwas mehr Frucht mit rein. Geschmacklich ähnlich, leicht salzig und der Alkohol ist nicht so gut eingebunden wie von anderen gewohnt. Dennoch toller Rum mit Potential nach oben. Muss echt mal nen Fiji ohne Jamaika-Finish probieren. 55€/0,5l (09/02/2022) sind absolut gerechtfertigt. Toller Rum.

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Auction results 72 € – 112 €

from 2 sales, latest 10/2025

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Avg. community purchase price 55 €

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Details about TRC South Pacific Fiji 2003

A Pot Still Rum from Fiji, bottled by The Rum Cask, at 58,6%.

CountryFiji
DistillerySouth Pacific
CategoryPot Still Rum
DistillationPot Still
ABV58,6%
Volume50cl
Age17 years
Vintage2003

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51 bottles logged by 41 collectors.

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41% opened, 13 emptied and repurchased.

30 sealed 8 open 13 emptied

What did the community pay for TRC South Pacific Fiji 2003?

Community paid 50–61 €.

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About the South Pacific distillery

The South Pacific distillery is located in Fiji. Rums from South Pacific have been reviewed 3,758 times with an average of 8.0/10.

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