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Posted
over 4 years ago
They overdid it with the spice flavours in my opinion
Posted
over 4 years ago
A good main stream rum where you can buy in most places. The vanilla notes in it are really nice.
What a kick. Powerful but without over powering. Lovely lasting taste, you don't need much of it.
Posted
over 5 years ago
Despite momentarily feeling other worldly, this rum gives a feeling of lava mixed with elegant vanilla, a strange yet effective concoction.
Posted
over 5 years ago
A very potent rum, but also very tasty! Vanilla and lime smell strong, but are not overpowering. Big burn on the way down! I can't drink a lot of it, but it's a tasty one.
Posted
almost 6 years ago
Cardiff Rum Festival spicy version of gold prices admiral j lime flavours and powerful alcohol burn mmore of a novelty than a rum
Posted
almost 6 years ago
Found this in a pub in Bath.
My only other experience of vanilla in a rum was Pink Pigeon and it was a totally different experience.
You can feel the bite in the Tiki but bit is so smooth, with the vanilla jumping out.
Tried a few different brands this night and this stood out!!
Posted
over 6 years ago
Wow this packs a punch. It burns, but in a loving way. I would recommend anyone pick up a bottle of you see it on the shelf. Worth every penny. Great fun at worries so long as you drink in moderation. Go easy with this one! So much vanilla!
Posted
over 6 years ago
As an overproof rum, this packs a punch but it is also smooth. It has a very strong vanilla/caramel aroma (though donβt sniff too hard!) and could be sipped, but is best mixed with ginger beer (or cola if you want to spice up your usual).
Posted
over 6 years ago
An over-proof version of their usual spiced rum offering and the 75.5abv really helps to cut through their added flavourings. Good for tiki drinks.
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I didn't expect to like this much given it's low price. And flavored rums aren't usually my favorite.
But this has a beautiful nose of heavy vanilla and a hint of lime that smelled surprisingly good. I was eager to try it straight at 151 proof. To my surprise, I didn't have any difficulty drinking it straight.
The 75.5abv really counterbalances the super sweet vanilla flavor. In fact, I found this better straight than after I added water.
The question for me was "which is the best overproof rum, the Old J Tiki Fire Spices, or the Lemon Hart 151 (the two highest rated overproof rums as of this review)"? That was a tough question as the Lemon Hart has a more traditional rum flavor which I usually prefer.
I tried them straight, and then I mixed them with cold water. Though I'm generally not a huge fan of flavored rums (which the Old J Tiki Spiced is), I really like the Old J Tiki Spiced. The sweet vanilla flavor somehow works at a high abv.
I rate both overproof rums a low 8, but I'll give this an edge over the Lemon Hart. I guess it's the sweet tooth in me.