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Alnwick Dark rum

Alnwick Dark

United Kingdom | Dark | 40% ABV

Alnwick Dark rum is based in Alnwick, Northumberland (UK) and produced by blending aged pot and continuous-still rums from Jamaica & Guyana. First appearing during WWI, the rum was not in production for 20 years prior to being resurected in 2003.

5.6/10
8 ratings
Easily consumable in a bind
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8 Alnwick Dark Ratings

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Snookerman πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ | 167 ratings
Posted over 5 years ago

This looks and smells better than it tastes. What a great looking rum in the glass - dark, dusky and tempting - almost seductive. The smell is of a typical dark rum as you'd expect - think Myers, maybe. The first taste is fine - quite dark, molasses, a vague hint of spice (very vague), alcohol, weak stewed fruit, a touch of treacle. So far, so good. It ought to be at least a seven, right? Well, here's the problem - it fades very quickly and has very little complexity. Two minutes after you have drank it there is not much left on the tongue - a watery rumminess, perhaps - a fleeting pleasure but not much satisfaction.
I'm stuck between a 5 and a 6, but I'll be generous and give it a 6 simply because it is a pleasant experience and I'm allowing for the enjoyment of the smell and appearance.

mistercoughy πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 239 ratings
Posted almost 8 years ago

This would be a nice substitution for Coruba or Myers rum in your tiki cocktails. Too many unanswered questions, however, keep this from being a rum to take too seriously. No age statement, no acknowledgment of coloring and spices (although they've surely been added), and no hint of what the "other aged rums" might be that are mentioned on the website. Oh, and no clue what the "secret recipe" is all about, but it gives one pause. The taste is okay, molasses and allspice being predominant. Thin mouthfeel, quick finish of liquorice and tar. Come to think of it, stick with the Coruba.

boyblueau πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί | 59 ratings
Posted 2 months ago

I imagine that there's some folk in Northumberland who think this is what rum is supposed to be like. That would be a strange world to live in. It's hard to describe. There's no transparency around what it actually is, how it's been made, or aged etc. They have a "secret" recipe though just like Colonel Sanders. It's most similar to Myers but a bit sweeter and more like Christmas Pudding. Would work fine in a cocktail but wouldn't sip on its own.

napauleon πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ | 5 ratings
Posted 3 years ago

Very dark and full of boozy dried fruit with hints of chocolate and vanilla on the finish. Quite a gentle drop which I didn’t expect when I poured it.

Quintin πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ | 77 ratings
Posted over 4 years ago

When you first hear of a rum produced in Northumberland it does make you wonder. The bottle is plain, but the dark content alluring. Initially the aroma was harsh, but after breathing and mellowing on some ice a strong caramel, vanilla and almost chocolate aroma comes to life. The taste is more subtle than the smell and can also be harsh at first, but becomes more smooth, woody and molasses finishing of dry and sweet. Be patient and this turns quite pleasant actually.

Chris Brearley πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ | 29 ratings
Posted almost 6 years ago

It tastes like rum so that makes it the best the UK has to offer. Fair mixer, not be drunk on it's own.

John πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ | 12 ratings
Posted 6 years ago

Sample at taste of northumbria alnwick (pronounced annick id youre ever up that way)

murf πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ | 10 ratings
Posted over 9 years ago

perfectly acceptable dark rum for mixing. Worth choosing if only to support a uk distiller




Brand Details

Name: Dark
ABV: 40%
Type: Alnwick
Raw Material: Unknown
Process: Unknown
Distillation: Unknown
Women Led Rum: No

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