Aroma visualization from community tastings
The Antigua Distillery S.B.S Antigua 2015
Most tasters land in the same spot: a bubblegum-and-tropical-fruit nose over light wood, with coconut, caramel and dried fruit on the palate from its 9 years and Marsala finish. The recurring gripe is the 55% ABV still feeling too present, even reduced. One reviewer admitted enjoying it "far too much neat," and drew a Foursquare comparison.
The community says- Bubblegum nose
- Coconut and dried fruit
- Alcohol quite present
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How does The Antigua Distillery S.B.S Antigua 2015 taste?
Aggregated from 33 community reviews.
Fruity, woody Antigua at cask strength Well-liked column-still Antigua: coconut, dried fruit and a bubblegum note, with a light Marsala touch. A few find the alcohol pushes through more than they'd like.
Foursquare fans and people easing into cask-strength rum
Anyone bothered by noticeable alcohol heat
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How is The Antigua Distillery S.B.S Antigua 2015 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 7.9 sits in the “Good” band. 96% 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?
76% rate it between 6 and 8. 6 selected write-ups from 33 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by cigares
Most helpful positive review
A rum tasted at the GRF in 2024, S.B.S. Masterclass. A bubble gum nose reminiscent of certain Savanna rums (here too, fermentation is particularly long), tropical fruit and discreet woodiness, all accompanied by a pleasant sweetness. On the palate, bubble gum and tropical fruit go hand in hand, supported by alcohol. The finish is on fruit, cedar wood and a reminder of Marsala (2 years in Marsala casks after 7 years in ex-bourbon).
Review by Martin Ekrt
Most helpful mixed review
Docela jsem čekal odlišnou vůni. Marsala finiš udělal své. Přijde mi to až moc jemné, skoro tam necítím takový ten zvláštní kořeněný prach, který byl specifický pro EH high congener. V chuti už to tam je. Kokos, sušené ovoce, pepřovost a trochu pralinky. Zde se to naopak high congener dost podobá.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
#5318 07.05.2025 Relaxing with a few samples while watching a TV series about psychopathic killers. Nose Round, light wood, light fruits, faint chocolate, light apple, light cherry, clove. Palate Balanced, light wood, faint smoke, fruits, light cherry, light cinnamon, light caramel, faint chocolate. Finish Medium long, round, light wood, fruits, light mango, spice, light chocolate. Empty glass Chocolate, vanilla, light apple, light caramel, light anise. German Rum Fest 2024 sample.
Review by Basti
Fair evaluation. Tasted as part of the S.B.S. tasting. The bottlings from Antigua I have tasted so far have always reminded me strongly of FS and this one is no different. Unfortunately, despite the reduction, the alcohol is too present on both the nose and the palate.
Review by Richard Krupa
Ve vůni žvýkačky, v chuti opět žvýkačka říznutá dobře integrovaným alkoholem
Review by Filip Heimerle
Vůně tropické ovoce ananas. Velmi prijemna v chuti délce. Lehce sladký ale velmi decentně
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Expert review by The Fat Rum Pirate
Read full review →I was enjoying it far too much neat. If you like Foursquare, particular there "lighter" Doorly's range then this might be a good addition. It's quite a good intro to Cask Strength rum as well. Whilst it's not lacking in complexity, it is quite an easy drinker for the ABV....
Details about The Antigua Distillery S.B.S Antigua 2015
A Column Still Rum from Antigua, bottled by 1423 World Class Spirits, at 55%.
Community purchases
9 bottles logged by 8 collectors.
A collector's bottle.
11% opened, 1 emptied and repurchased.
What does The Antigua Distillery S.B.S Antigua 2015 cost?
Community paid 88–107 €.
Current best price: 106.11 € – within the typical community range.
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About the The Antigua Distillery distillery
The The Antigua Distillery distillery is located in Antigua. Rums from The Antigua Distillery have been reviewed 1,272 times with an average of 7.9/10.
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