Rum Shark Ten Cane Ten Cane 2008
Burnt caramel, red fruit and dark chocolate up front, with grass, honey and a solvent edge underneath. At 61.3% the alcohol pushes out hard, and the finish turns bitter — one taster likened it to scorched citrus peel and wormwood that lingers for minutes. Complex and a little demanding, this 17-year Trinidad rum splits people: some find real charm, others just heat.
The community says- Fruity chocolate notes
- Herbal warm finish
- Hot alcohol
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How does Rum Shark Ten Cane Ten Cane 2008 taste?
Aggregated from 20 community reviews.
Complex, hot 17yo with a bitter finish Divides tasters. Some enjoy the fruity chocolate and herbal finish; others find it too hot, sharp and bitter on the tail. Complex but not for everyone.
Experienced drinkers who like high-proof, complex sippers
Anyone put off by high ABV or a bitter finish
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How is Rum Shark Ten Cane Ten Cane 2008 rated?
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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10% rate it between 6 and 8. 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.
Details about Rum Shark Ten Cane 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 · 2 wishlist · as of
About the Ten Cane distillery
The Ten Cane distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Ten Cane have been reviewed 1,010 times with an average of 8.3/10.
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