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A.H. Riise XO Reserve Rum Superior Cask
Best poured over ice or into a longdrink, this is a soft, very sweet pour built on vanilla, caramel and candied orange, with cinnamon and Christmas spice running through it. One taster nailed it: "smell of marzipan," taste all about candied orange peel. Fans of sweet, spiced sippers enjoy it; anyone chasing a dry, classic rum will find it drinks closer to a liqueur.
The community says- Vanilla and toffee
- Candied orange
- But: Added sugar
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How does A.H. Riise XO Reserve Rum Superior Cask taste?
Aggregated from 183 community reviews.
Very sweet, spiced, liqueur-leaning dessert pour Loved by sweet-tooth drinkers for its vanilla-orange-marzipan profile, but many find it cloying, artificial and barely rum-like — the label itself reads "spirit drink." Very divisive.
People who like very sweet, spiced dessert-style sippers
Anyone wanting a dry, classic rum or avoiding sugar
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RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 7.5 sits in the “Good” band. 55% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 12% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
51% rate it between 6 and 8. 20 selected write-ups from 183 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Sven Erbe
Most helpful positive review
Sehr fein und gelungen mut passender Schärfe. Buttersotch mut etwas Frucht und Vanille Noten die fein am Gaumen spielen. Mit langem süßen Abgang und leckerem Buterscotch die an Werthers echte erinnert.
Review by LukaŽiga
Most helpful critical review
6,2:The first nose reveals a hint of heavy rum (overripe banana), but this remains fairly stealthy, as vanilla and orange quickly assert themselves, enhanced by a large pinch of cinnamon. The cinnamon's powdery aspect really comes to the fore, all the more so as pepper and nutmeg come to the fore. The sugar is very present, giving us a kind of spicy candy.We return to the orange zest when we shake the rum. This gives a slightly drier impression that tries to bring a little balance before the cinnamon melted into the vanilla makes a comeback. The spicy ambience continues with ginger and cardamom, reminiscent of the little gingerbread men we eat during the holidays. 6:The vanilla-orange-cinnamon trio that leads the way on the palate is definitely reminiscent of Christmas. It's a tropical Christmas, and a particularly West Indian one at that, since these aromas are reminiscent of the famous schrubb prepared in the islands for this occasion. 5,5:The finish with thick sugar of an orange liqueur takes over, depositing this citrus flavor on the palate for a long time to come..
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
07.12.2025 Day 7 of my Christmas Calendar. Still find it very sweet. Christmas spices can be found in the profile among the fruits. ---------- Fruitiness and sweetness is way too dominant and too much for me to enjoy. I wouldn't classify this as a rum.
Review by heckto🥃
Ein fruchtig süßer Einsteigerrum. In der Nase und am Gaumen dominieren Vanille und Karamell. Dafür, dass er diese enorme Zuckerzugabe erhalten hat, ist er recht passabel. Für erfahrene Raumtrinker ist er sicher zu süß.
Review by Míla Kříž
I enjoy the sweetness combined with spices. For me this is one of the most favorite rums.
Review by rum_sk
Typical Riise, lots of sugar, spices and typical aroma in the nose that is present throughout the whole portfolio. Spices include, clove, cinnamon, vanilla. Nougat & caramel with hint of orange peel at the back are also present in the nose as well as taste. A little bit of cardamom in the nose maybe?
Review by ordogh
Sweetness is all around. Tasty spices and vibrant tropical fruits make it a perfect dessert.
Review by Radek Illík
Sladší, svěžejší, lehce ovocný, hezky navoněný. Moc dobrý :)
Review by Michael Schillheim
Gestern Abend bei Freunden wieder etwas auf Rumbasis im Glas gehabt. Riise und ich werden einfach keine Freunde. Nette Worte sind für diesen Klebstoff nicht zu finden. Er ist ein bisschen fruchtig. Süß ist er auch noch, vielleicht ein bisschen zu süß. Aber auch nur vielleicht...... Wer es mag soll es trinken, ich bin da raus.
Review by Kay Meertens
Smell of marzipan. The taste is very sweet and all about candied orange peel.
Review by Blaž Ulaga
Nice, easy sipping rum with sweet and toffee base ☝️ Nose: Light and clear toffee/leather hints 👍 Body: Ok combination of sweet chocolate and toffee hints and leather on the other hand ... Finish: Leather body continues but not for too long ... Also some sweetness... A bit too sweet and fruity at the end 🤷♂️
Review by Radi
Zitrusfrüchte
Review by XO Artemisis
Sweet, intense flavor, though not unpleasantly. Liquer-like, not a muscular rum character. Rich in flavors with long afterteast. Spicy with some reminiscent of chocolate.
Review by Tim
Das war der 4. verkostete Rum von Riise an diesem Abend und mit diesem begann meine Übelkeit, wie wenn man zu viele Süßigkeiten gegessen hat. Aber nicht nur deswegen, denn dieser Rum ist eher unangenehm zu trinken und wirkt sehr künstlich. Keine Empfehlung, in keinster Weise.
Review by MJ72
In der Nase Süße und Vanille. Frucht mit etwas Mandel. Im Mund sehr mild, sehr süß, Vanille und helles Karamell, Trockenobst als Frucht. Weich und ölig, Mittel im Abgang.
Review by Anubis_CZ
rum, který příjemně překvapí. Vůně je sladká, s vanilkou a lehkým medovým nádechem. Chuť je bohatá, s tóny sušeného ovoce, koření a jemného dřeva. Dochuť je hřejivá a dlouhá, s nádechem čokolády. Je to příjemný, dobře pitelný rum pro ty, kdo mají rádi sladší rumy. Připomíná vánoce :)
Review by Don Grisu
Lecker und immer wieder gern.
Review by Oli Dekrell
Mein erster Schluck Riise. Sehr lecker, ebenfalls eine gute Alternative zum Plantation XO.
Review by gary0067
Sucré mais sans trop
Review by Rumbaer
Nach einigen Monaten mal wieder ein Riise und ich hab ihn nicht vermisst. Geruch und Geschmack immer ähnlich und so süß, dass einem die Zähne schon fast wehtun. In der Nase Orange, Gewürze, Vanille und im Geschmack das typische Profil aus enormer süße mit Orange und Karamell. Weit von Rum entfernt.
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Auction results 27 € – 37 €
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Avg. community purchase price 38 €
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Details about A.H. Riise XO Reserve Rum Superior Cask
A rum from Virgin Islands, bottled by A.H. Riise, at 40%.
Community purchases
276 bottles logged by 239 collectors.
A drinker's rum.
42% opened, 50 emptied and repurchased.
What does A.H. Riise XO Reserve Rum Superior Cask cost?
Community paid 28–50 €.
Current best price: 46.90 € – within the typical community range.
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+8 purchases in the last 3 months.
Added to collections, last 12 months — dark bars are the last 3.
276 purchased · 202 tasted · 68 wishlist · as of
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