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RA Burkes Elements III Erde Earth Madeira Finish 2024
The nose promises everything, then the palate doesn't keep up — that's the recurring line here. Classic Hampden glue, esters and overripe tropical fruit hit first, but the Madeira finish flattens things out on the tongue: thin, dry, tannic, with a sour vinegar edge and a metallic, clay-like feel. One taster nails the theme — young, edgy, and better as a mixer than a neat pour.
The community says- Big Hampden nose
- Not a sweet rum
- Thin dry palate
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How does RA Burkes Elements III Erde Earth Madeira Finish 2024 taste?
Aggregated from 15 community reviews.
Hampden funk that clashes with a Madeira finish Members agree the nose over-promises and the Madeira finish clashes with the Jamaican esters. Most call it a decent mixer, not a bottle they'd restock.
Hampden fans curious about odd cask finishes
anyone wanting balance or a clean neat pour
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How is RA Burkes Elements III Erde Earth Madeira Finish 2024 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 7.4 sits in the “Good” band. 66% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 13% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
80% rate it between 6 and 8. 11 selected write-ups from 15 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Rums
Im Vergleich zum Burkes Wasser tatsächlich für meinen Geschmack gar nicht schlecht. Typische Ester Noten und tropischer Früchte gepaart mit ein wenig grün dazwischen. Mehr kann man aber nicht erwärmen, dennoch PLV völlig akzeptabel und kaufenswert meines Erachtens.
Review by Lukas Jäger
Der dritte Elements der Burke‘s-Reihe. An der Nase erstmal typisches Hampden-Aroma, bei dem das Finish schon leicht durchklingt. Am Gaumen dann erstaunlich dünn, flach und leicht süßlich. Hier hat das Finish wohl kräftig gearbeitet und viel überbügelt. Eventuell als Mixer geeignet, ansonsten aber kein Highlight.
Review by Johannes
Die Nase ist noch ganz ansprechend, am Gaumen erwartet man dann fruchtige Ester, die leider nicht kommen. Dafür viel Säure, Bitterkeit, wenig Früchte, etwas Wein-Aromen.
Review by Apfelsaft
Beim Hampden-Funk etwas (!) zurückhaltender dafür mehr Öl, Oliven, Lackfarbe und Teer. Jung aber nicht alkoholisch beißend, das könnte auch der leichten Süße aus dem Fass geschuldet sein. Dennoch ganz sicher kein Süßrum. Etwas bitter vom Holz. Toller Spaßrum zum pur trinken und mixen.
Review by Christian Rudt
I had feared something peaty with the third bottling of the Elements series from Burkes with the synonym earth. But it didn't turn out that bad. Instead, we are surprised with a mix of casks that have been finished in Madeira casks. Tropical fruits and esters dominate the still young rum on the nose. Sweet and sour nuances emerge on the palate, although I find the balance a little lacking. The whole thing then actually goes in the direction of (dry) earth. A decent bottling but nothing that I would recommend a bottle of.
Review by Oliver
Typical Hampden associations on the nose. Unfortunately, the rum then falls away on the palate. Nice, but nothing special. However, it is definitely worth trying for the price of under €40.
Review by Thunderbird
The third Elements bottling from RA. It's not a milestone, especially as I'm not a fan of sweet finishes. The Hampden DNA is recognizable, but so is the sweet Madeira finish. The first Elements still remains the best
Review by RumTaTa
Immediately intense "Jamaica" on the nose, wild and edgy with an emphasis on fruit and esters Palate: very alcoholic and again the impression of grappa. Very young and edgy. Too alcoholic for me to taste on its own. But very interesting as a mixer full of character.
Review by zabo
The third bottling from the Elements series. The first one really picked me up, but I preferred to skip the second one because of the whisky finish. Well, I should have done the same with this one. Not really a highlight. It promises a lot on the nose with the typical Hampden notes, which it definitely can't keep on the palate due to the finish. Nice to have tasted for the price (no great loss), but nothing more.
Review by R Wehner
Nase Jamaica, Klebstoff sehr präsent, aber nicht scharf; Zunge uff, extrem trocken, viel Klebstoffaromen, hinten raus kommt gottseidank die Süße vom Madeirafass, nicht meiner...
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Not quite as bad as the fire element for me, but the tannins and tannins from the barrel and this intense vinegar-like acidity are unfortunately extremely disturbing for me. The alcohol is also very present and not well integrated. I'm actually a fan of Madeira rum as well as Madeira wine, but it just doesn't go well with the intense Jamaica esters here. Earth is nevertheless appropriate here, as the mouthfeel is actually slightly reminiscent of clay. But I just don't think it's cool! Sorry, but this was a flop for me. Together with Fire, the weakest of the Elements series to date imho.
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Details about RA Burkes Elements III Erde Earth Madeira Finish 2024
A rum from Jamaica, bottled by Heinz Eggert GmbH, at 56,9%.
Community purchases
12 bottles logged by 11 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
25% opened, 0 emptied and repurchased.
What does RA Burkes Elements III Erde Earth Madeira Finish 2024 cost?
Community paid 36–40 €.
Current best price: 29.99 € – below the typical community range.
What members actually paid for their bottles. A typical range, not the current shop price. Full price & collection history in RX+ →
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