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Shellback Silver rum

Shellback Silver

United States | Light | 40% ABV

6.5/10
19 ratings
Tasty, but not quite great
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19 Shellback Silver Ratings

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Sammie 🇺🇸 | 15 ratings
Posted over 9 years ago

Originally posted on my blog...

Opening the bottle reveals a wonderful sweet floral aroma with plenty of vanilla scent. Shellback Silver smells like pink bubblegum! This may well be the best smelling rum ever. It could be perfume!If you take that literally be prepared to take a few field sobriety tests! I’m not kidding about the pleasant aroma though. :) The taste…that’s the most important part, right? Shellback Silver Rum was a bit of a let down here. Not because it isn’t tasty… the taste is actually great, it’s just weak. It’s similar to bubblegum after you have chewed it for a little while. Nothing but the alcohol seem to develop on entry Mid pallet is when the action happens. The taste is sweet vanilla with plenty of fruity notes. I can’t pin down exactly what is there but it’s very nice. It is a great flavor profile for sure. Too bad it’s buried in the back. Shellback Silver is a very smooth rum. The smoothness quickly gives way to the short and dry finish. Nothing too special but certainly nothing bad either. This rum would be nice in some citrus juice or even a Pina Colada. I enjoyed it on the rocks. A little melting ice helped bring the flavor to the front. Don’t even try this in cola. It would just get lost. With Shellback Silver enjoy it in citrus juices or on the rocks. Shellback is a good sipper but it will leave a dry thirst behind.
Shellback Silver is a rum that was so close to being a “wow” and just came up a little short. It’s good. But it could be so much better. They nailed a wonderful flavor profile but just left it hidden too far in the back. Still, I will most likely buy it again, especially when it’s on special.

Scott 🇺🇸 | 6 ratings
Posted over 6 years ago

I had to give this the max rating because it’s a good rum and as a 26 year veteran of a sea going service it’s a title I can claim.

Blue_Dog_Man 🇺🇸 | 34 ratings
Posted over 7 years ago

This is by far one of my go to silver rums. It has great crisp flavor with mild heat and is very smooth. Is great for daiquiris or other tropical cocktails.

Flyboy 🇺🇸 | 3 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

This is my go to rum for a rum and Coke or a piña colada. Slight, smooth and slightly sweet with a touch of vanilla. That should be a staple on anyone's shelf. Unfortunately, I've heard it's discontinued.

Cool Breeze (PREMIUM) 🇺🇸 | 555 ratings
Posted over 1 year ago

Handy jug purchased at Cornhusker Beverage in Omaha. Pours clear. Hardly any aroma, maybe a mild blend of cotton candy and anise- but very slight. The near sweet absent flavor and benign ethanol renders this the silver rum of my tiki bar speed rail.

scallywagg444 🇺🇸 | 20 ratings
Posted over 4 years ago

I like silver rum, started drinking it in Puerto Rico. Shellback is still making rum. This one has a smooth start and sweet finish. You won't be disappointed if you like silver rums, this is the best.

Border Rum Guy 🇺🇸 | 69 ratings
Posted almost 6 years ago

Notch above Bacardi it was to rough for my liking. I'll stop here and keep my comments kind.

Tom 🇺🇸 | 230 ratings
Posted over 6 years ago

I find this rum more enjoyable to drink than a lot of other white rums in the $15 price range. Nothing fancy flavor wise with some heat at the back.
Would do well in many cocktails!

Randy 🇺🇸 | 5 ratings
Posted 7 years ago

The aroma is completely dominated by very strong vanilla, almost to the point of not tasting like rum. For the price, however, it's not bad.

Tim Sheehan 🇺🇸 | 14 ratings
Posted over 7 years ago

Though finding shellback in NY state is very difficult, I do like shellback siler for my rum and coke. For the cost " around $15" it is very good.

Russ Meredith 🇺🇸 | 21 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

Better than Bacardi at the same price. Don't expect it to be a sipping rum. Mix it with something




Brand Details

Name: Silver
ABV: 40%
Type: Shellback
Raw Material: Unknown
Process: Unknown
Distillation: Unknown
Women Led Rum: No