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Sydney Rum Distillery John Frum's Cargo Cult Navy Strenght Rum
Anyone who likes Fiji pot-still funk will find a lot to chew on here. The nose is the star: banana, marshmallow, candy floss and tropical fruit, with the vegetal, almost Jamaican funk several tasters compared to Smith & Cross. The palate turns punchy and peppery at 54.5%, with vanilla, marzipan and oak spice. One reviewer flagged a heavy iodine note, so it's not for everyone.
The community says- Intense fruity nose
- Banana and vanilla
- Hot, peppery palate
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How does Sydney Rum Distillery John Frum's Cargo Cult Navy Strenght Rum taste?
Aggregated from 51 community reviews.
Punchy Fiji pot-still with a candy-banana nose Loved for its wildly aromatic nose and value, though scores swing hard: the palate runs hot and peppery, and a few find it sharp or too iodine-heavy neat.
Fans of Fiji or Jamaican pot-still funk who mix and sip
Beginners wanting something soft and low-proof
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How is Sydney Rum Distillery John Frum's Cargo Cult Navy Strenght Rum rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 7.3 sits in the “Good” band. 56% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 13% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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65% rate it between 6 and 8. 17 selected write-ups from 51 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Martin Ekrt
Most helpful positive review
Lots of its aromas. Quite technical, banana, molasses. I would like that. Gentle vanilla taste with banana, esters, and molasses. Very nice finish with vanilla, marzipan, molasses, and fruity brandy. A well-done piece.
Review by Oggy
Most helpful critical review
Pas bon. Un peu d'épices en fin de bouche, forte sensation d'alcool en bouche
Review by Timo Groeger
Dann gab es noch den vorletzten aus dem Adventskalender von 24 days of Rum. Der erste Schluck war absolut nicht überzeugend, mit etwas Zeit wurde es dann besser. Sehr fruchtig in der Nase und am Gaumen, am Gaumen dann auch irgendwie sehr cremig.
Review by Vojta
24DoR2024 My winner of this year's edition of 24DoR An amazing sample Fruity, woody, slight sweetness Medium finish
Review by Michael Ihmels 🇩🇪
This rum was also in the Advent calendar. Finally one with over 40 percent. The nose is immediately very fruity. On the palate, tropical fruits like bananas are clearly noticeable as well.
Review by Jack M
Bought this on reading the FatRumPirate review. It didn’t disappoint and I’m actually surprised it isn’t rated higher on here. Certainly the price to value ratio is excellent. The nose is has some of the Fijian funk I experienced with the MoM Fijian but it is less buttery and more like marshmallows and candy floss. It also has some lovely fruity notes - peaches and tropical fruits. The palate keeps many of the flavours but isn’t as sweet as expected. It has a heat and spice up front which is followed by some gentle sweetness and fruity flavours. The finish brings wood spice and vanilla. For me I’m going 8.6 based on its winning nose.
Review by Lutz Lungershausen
24 Days of Rum 2024 - Black Edition - Day 19 First impression: wow, extremely fruity and smooth, vanilla Nose: strawberry, vanilla, fruits, sweet and very aromatic Palate: the 54.5% ABV hits first, then wonderfully rounded flavors of fruits, vanilla, wood, pastry, and roasted notes follow Finish: the high ABV gives a long finish, which also develops into chocolate Overall impression: really exciting due to the contrast between nose and palate, could easily be a Jamaican rum. Wonderful for sipping neat and for mixers. I like the nose (as almost always) better than the palate
Review by Peder Frits Nielsen
A very good buy
Review by rum_sk
The one that stands out of the 24 days of rum 2024 sample calendar is this Cargo Cult Navy Strength Rum. It features very intricate nose full of floral/vegetal notes highlighted with a touch of fruity sweetness such as banana. Palate is punchy, vibrant and spicy as hell. It reminds me of Smith & Cross very much due to its peppery taste. Other than that you get a mouthful of banana, marzipan and creamy vanila notes. Finish is medium long with fruity taste, such as strawberry. The best part of this rum for me is the nose which is almost as funky as any other Jamaican rum.
Review by Thomas Renoud
The nose is crazy intense. It's Pot still fiji undeniably but there something more to it. It's more mellow, sweet, it reminds me of cotton candy. I really enjoy it neat, but it will shine in cocktails. I suspect added sugar since it's not specified there's no additive on the label/website but for the price and the flavour it delivers, I don't care. Good job Sydney rum distillery!
Review by gary0067
Calendrier de l'avent 2024 no 19
Review by Per R. Rasmussen
Best rum at the Price of 299,- i Denmark. Really Long and excellent taste
Review by Solidfunk
Sharp vanilla then a bunch of oak hits you. The initial sugary vanilla is like a McDonald's ice cream cone. Custard, Boston cream. Some pepper in the finish, plenty of booze. Maybe banana. Golden pour. 24 Days of Rum #19
Review by Jonas Kofod
Really nice candy banana funk. A little to heavy on the iodine.
Review by Jakub Hrubý
Unikátní zajímavá vůně s mnoha různými tóny. Chuť trochu pokulhává s alkoholovým nádechem, byť je také bohatá na různé chutě.
Review by Robert Houba
Ostrý už na nose, konec slabší, než by člověk čekal. Chuť kandovaného ovoce, trochu banán. Zváštní.
Review by Happy Oner
Chutná jak levné fiji
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Expert review by The Fat Rum Pirate
Read full review →In a simple rum and coke it really adds a lot of flavour and intensity to the drink. I would imagine it would really elevate cocktails which either require Jamaican and/or Overproof rum. There is so much going on with this rum. It really works as both a sipper and...
Details about Sydney Rum Distillery John Frum's Cargo Cult Navy Strenght Rum
A spirit drink on a rum base from Australia, bottled by Sydney Rum Distillery, at 54,5%.
Community purchases
18 bottles logged by 13 collectors.
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55% opened, 4 emptied and repurchased.
What does Sydney Rum Distillery John Frum's Cargo Cult Navy Strenght Rum cost?
Community paid 0–51 €.
Current best price: 38.10 € – within the typical community range.
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