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CDI Jamaica 5 years
Here's the twist: this is a Jamaican that plays down the funk instead of leaning into it. The added sugar turns the alcohol edge into honey, so you get banana, apricot and a woody, grappa-like note rather than heavy esters. Several tasters call it a gentle way to introduce friends to Jamaica — pleasant, but on the sweet side.
The community says- Easy Jamaican intro
- Honey and banana
- But: Contains added sugar
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How does CDI Jamaica 5 years taste?
Aggregated from 51 community reviews.
Sweet, honeyed, gentle Jamaican intro Most see it as an easy, honeyed intro to Jamaica with light funk and clear oak. The recurring gripe: too sweet, and the overproof version wins for enthusiasts.
Newcomers to Jamaican rum who like a sweeter, softer style
High-ester funk fans and anyone avoiding sugar
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RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 7.0 sits in the “Good” band. 43% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 5% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
78% rate it between 6 and 8. 11 selected write-ups from 51 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Roman Staroń
Most helpful positive review
Despite the added sugar, a very interesting rum. Drinkable and distinguished from other rums.
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Most helpful mixed review
It's really strange that the diluted and slightly sweetened version here simply performs significantly worse than the overproof version. Unfortunately, I don't understand the 15g dosage here at all, hence the slight deductions.
Review by Insta: spiritofbernard 🇫🇷
Clarendon and Worthy Park rums. 10g of added sugar per liter. This is an initiation for those unfamiliar with Jamaicans. It's well-made and consensual. However, if you like Jamaican esters, you'll have to pass.
Review by Timo Groeger
Quite normal average rum from Compagnie des Indes. Also goes down the throat well. Tastes slightly woody to me, like many other rums ;-) Well, the finish is also very short. You can bring it.
Review by Schnapsschuesse
Very pleasant nose - overall the whole bottling seems to focus on accessibility, and it succeeds very well. Lots of honey and wood, esters are very subtle, but Jamaica is still clearly recognizable. In the foreground, however, the focus is on fruit brandy/grappa. In terms of taste, the added sugar suits it well, takes away the alcoholic sharpness and turns the sweetness into honey. However, this may be the biggest drawback for some, as it is comparatively sweet. Very nicely integrated fruit liqueur note. Rightly in the CDI core range.
Review by passlemix
Lots of barique on the nose, grape and chocolate. Consistent on the palate. Relatively good integration of alcohol. A flawless rum, a little bitter on the finish but pleasant to drink. A little too sweet for me, though. Still, a bit too much
Review by Jacques etdom
Young Jamaican on the nose and palate. Too bad for the added sugar, you can smell it. Not crazy, I used it to introduce Jamaica to friends who are afraid of degrees. +0.5 for value for money. What can you find for 40 bucks these days?
Review by Daniel
Spannende Abwechslung an der Nase. Am Gaumen zu Beginn alkoholisch, wechselt der Rum schnell zum Honig, welcher sich dominierend hält. Für einen Jamaikaner noch sehr human in der Ausprägung der Aromen.
Review by Montana
A medicinal smell, somewhat alcoholic after glue, fruity after cherry, wood and ester. The taste is surprisingly sweet, oily and honey-like.
Review by Gabriel Bossu
Pas mon style
Review by Solidfunk
Some burnt rubber, coconut. Dark amber pour. Sweetness caramel in the mouth. Oak. Some banana probably. Had a glass of this at Honi Honi in Edmonton. Was better than the Rum Nation Jamaican I had just before this.
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Avg. community purchase price 40 €
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Details about CDI Jamaica 5 years
A Pot & Column Still Rum from Jamaica, bottled by Compagnie des Indes, at 43%.
Community purchases
129 bottles logged by 124 collectors.
A drinker's rum.
48% opened, 26 emptied and repurchased.
What does CDI Jamaica 5 years cost?
Community paid 27–49 €.
Current best price: 46.50 € – within the typical community range.
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129 purchased · 53 tasted · 10 wishlist · as of
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