Rum Shark Ten Cane 2008
Cherry-jam sweetness, chocolate and burnt caramel on the nose, then a leap to red fruit, dark chocolate and peppery spice on the palate. This 17-year Trinidad Ten Cane runs hot at 61.3% — the alcohol pokes out and a few drops of water calm it and coax out bitter chocolate. Several tasters call it the most complex pour in a lineup, though a bitter, drying finish lingers and doesn't sit right with everyone.
The community says- Layered and complex
- Red-fruit & chocolate
- But: Hot at 61%
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How does Rum Shark Ten Cane 2008 taste?
Aggregated from 20 community reviews.
Complex 17yr Trinidad, hot with a bitter finish Well-liked as a complex, characterful sipper — most rate it high. A minority find the finish too bitter and the heat too sharp for their taste.
experienced sippers who want complexity and high proof
anyone put off by heat or bitterness
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RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.3 sits in the “Very good” band. 100% 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?
95% rate it 8 or higher. 3 selected write-ups from 20 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Palo - V Poháriku
Solid mid-tier sipper that brings some charm despite its flaws. The nose is fairly straightforward with woody and chocolate tones, though the alcohol pops out a bit too much. On the palate, it leans into fruity flavours together with dark chocolate and peppery spice, with a touch of orange peel giving it a nice lift. What saves it from mediocrity is the warm, slightly herbal finish that adds a pleasant twist at the end. Not a showstopper, but definitely not a flop either. Could use more complexity, balance and better alcohol integration. Lands at a fair 8.0 for me.
Review by Martin Švojgr
Barva brutálně tmavá, snad to bude i dobrý 😊Přivoním a cítím technický spálený karamel, na pozadí červené ovoce. Ochutnám a dost dlouho přemýšlím co vlastně cítím. Takhle si to opakuju ještě dvakrát, mám trošku zamotanou hlavu. Stále i čuchám a stále tam objevuji červené ovoce. Poté co se s tím mozek popere cítím spálené dřevo, vanilku, možná bych řekl i velmi usušené fíky (to mi tam možná dělá to červené ovoce), to celé podtržené zvláštním kořením společně s technickým podtónem. Závěr jde trochu do hořka, je svíravý jako spálená citrusová kůra s trochou pelyňku. Tohle je asi nejkomplexnější rum ze všech, trošku mi tam subjektivně vadí ta hořkost na konci, protože i dvě minuty po dopití se mi tam stále drží. Prolévám se vodou piju znovu a teď mi tam v závěru vylézá pro změnu hořká čokoláda. Každopádně i ta se drží dost dlouho.
Review by Pavel Spacek
This rum got a face, but not according to my taste.
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Avg. community purchase price 139 €
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Details about Rum Shark Ten Cane 2008
A rum from Trinidad, bottled by Rum Shark, at 61,3%.
Community purchases
8 bottles logged by 7 collectors.
A drinker's rum.
37% opened, 2 emptied and repurchased.
8 purchased · 20 tasted · 3 wishlist · as of
About the Ten Cane distillery
The Ten Cane distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Ten Cane have been reviewed 1,035 times with an average of 8.3/10.
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