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Clarendon Rum Sponge No. 21B 2000
Sip this one neat and the story is the same across the board: a lovely fruity nose — mango, banana, dried apricot — that gives way to a palate several tasters call too reduced. At 44.3% the wood stays polite even after 22 years, and more fruit than funk comes through. Easy-drinking Clarendon that trades depth for gentleness.
The community says- Great fruity nose
- Balanced wood
- But: Weak palate
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How does Clarendon Rum Sponge No. 21B 2000 taste?
Aggregated from 14 community reviews.
Fruity, gently reduced 22yo Clarendon Well-liked but rarely loved — the recurring verdict is that the low ABV thins out an otherwise balanced, fruity Clarendon. Great nose, palate falls off.
rum lovers who want fruit over extreme esters
funk chasers wanting cask-strength punch
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How is Clarendon Rum Sponge No. 21B 2000 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 7.6 sits in the “Good” band. 92% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
86% rate it between 6 and 8. 7 selected write-ups from 14 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
#4215 This is a pretty decent release though I would have liked a higher ABV. Something is missing because of the relative low ABV. Fruity with nice balance between the elements. The wood is not taking over even after so many years. Draws nice curtains and the empty glass has some light chocolate and coconut.
Review by DomM
Very pleasant sipper. Great fruity nose. Fruit and wood nicely balanced on the palate. Reduction a bit too much for my taste.
Review by Sebas143
Tasted at German rum festival Just a good rum. Not very special keeping in mind the price tag.
Review by alex
C’est loin d’être le clarendon de l’année. C’est pas mauvais mais trop réduit. Ca manque de peps. Du fruit, de l’herbe, vanille et bois, des épices également, ça se boit bien mais j’achèterais pas une bouteille
Review by Alex1981
Great fruity nose but a bit weak on the palate & finish. Typical Clarendon profile otherwise.
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Unfortunately, rather disappointing. Acidic, woody, herbaceous ... not my cup of tea.
Review by Oliver
Great nose. Falls off a bit on the palate.
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Details about Clarendon Rum Sponge No. 21B 2000
A rum from Jamaica, bottled by Decadent Drinks LTD, at 44,3%.
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1 bottles logged by 1 collectors.
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0% opened, 0 emptied and repurchased.
What does Clarendon Rum Sponge No. 21B 2000 cost?
Current best price: 215.00 €.
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