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Pyrat XO Reserve rum

Pyrat XO Reserve

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Multiple | Gold | 40% ABV | Pot Still Distilled

Pyrat XO Rum is produced from nine different Caribbean rums that are blended and then aged up to 15 years in used American sweet oak barrels.

The squat Pyrat XO rum bottle shape is inspired by the typical design of rum bottles kept by pirates and ship captains in the 19th century.

6.1/10
1160 ratings
Tasty, but not quite great
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Franklin Fraitus ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 27 ratings
Posted almost 9 years ago

Did I mention it's flavored with Orange? I purchased a bottle at Total Wine, on the suggestion of a forum member that I trust. While I should have known to do a bit of reading on it first, I simply purchased it. Well, it's the rum version of Cointreau or Grand Marnier liqueur. In my opinion, Pyrat XO is not rum, it's a rum-liqueur. I read the reviews only after purchasing it.

I gave it a 6 rating, not because it's a poor product, it's not. But because it did not mention orange anywhere on the bottle, even though it has an orange ribbon, orange lettering and orange tag. Had I wanted an orange flavored rum, I would have looked for one.

With that in mind, it's very pleasant to sip. It's smooth, flavorful and has a nice little bite to it. As I now see in other reviews, it does need some time in the glass to mellow a touch. Otherwise it has a bit of an
artificial orange-chemical taste at first. This is not a rum to drink straight from the bottle!

Would I purchase it again? Probably not. I prefer a smooth sipping rum (which this is), that actually tastes like rum (which this does not) . However, I have not experimented with it in mixed drinks. So, it might be ideal for certain mixed drinks, but that's not my thing. I like my rum straight up in a whiskey glass.

Girl Driver ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 2 ratings
Posted almost 4 years ago

Simply stated, I don't like it much but it's not the worst I've tasted. I took someone's advice and let it "breath" for 2 hours. Yes, it was "easier" going down, but I don't always have that luxury. Bottom line, I like my rum to taste like rum, not oranges. This might appeal to some tastes, but not mine.

Michael Cottrill ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง | 11 ratings
Posted almost 4 years ago

Love it. Sweet stuff..............................

George ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ | 31 ratings
Posted almost 4 years ago

Decent rum... on the sweeter side but disappears quickly. Good with ice and after dinner.

Pollux ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ | 269 ratings
Posted almost 4 years ago

Rhum ร  dรฉguster avec une glace ou avec acompagnement.

Daniel.delvalle ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 19 ratings
Posted almost 4 years ago

This rum reminds me a lot of Old Monk only a little bit lighter. it is excellent on the rocks with a slice of pineapple orange with it.

breaker7110 ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช | 2 ratings
Posted almost 4 years ago

Good one, very smooth and feels like butter. Has to be discovered

filipec ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ | 249 ratings
Posted almost 4 years ago

taste - 6/10
sweetness - 8/10
price/value rating - 7.5/10

Adreinke ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 16 ratings
Posted almost 4 years ago

This rum has some good flavor with a hint of orange but can seem bitter to the untested palate. Not a beginner rum if you expect the sweeter side.

Johnny ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 2 ratings
Posted 4 years ago

I love this rum. This rum is a sipping rum. It goes good with a cigar. If you like cognac, then you would love this rum. It has a hint of orange and vanilla on your palate. I put the bottle in the refrigerator and drink it cold. It taste good when it is cold and in a shot glass. No need for ice. I take a shot every evening. I also give a shot to buddha and he loves it.

Johnny

DaiwaGuy ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 1 rating
Posted 4 years ago

My favorite rum is Arundel from Callwood distillery on Tortola in the BVI. Pyrat is my go to since Callwood doesn't export. Deep taste, looooooooong finish. I was elated when I tasted how close it is to Arundel, and have been buying for 20 years.




Brand Details

Name: XO Reserve
ABV: 40%
Type: Pyrat
Raw Material: Unknown
Process: Pure blend (1 distillery)
Distillation: Pot Still
Women Led Rum: No

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