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R.L. Seale’s John D. Taylor’s Velvet Falernum
Reach for this to build tiki drinks, not to sip — it's a clove-and-lime falernum syrup at 11%, not a rum. On its own it reads syrupy and spice-forward, with a limey freshness and a certain searing bite. In a Mai Tai or corn 'n' oil it earns its keep, adding spice and muscle that fruit alone can't. Sweet, and one member called it "the classic" for good reason.
The community says- Great in cocktails
- Limey, clove spice
- Not a rum
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How does R.L. Seale’s John D. Taylor’s Velvet Falernum taste?
Aggregated from 17 community reviews.
Clove-and-lime falernum for tiki mixing The go-to falernum for cocktails: limey, clove-heavy and sweet. Most see it as a bar staple, not a sipper — a couple find it too syrupy neat.
Tiki and cocktail makers who need a classic falernum
Anyone wanting a rum to sip, or avoiding sugar
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How is R.L. Seale’s John D. Taylor’s Velvet Falernum rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 7.5 sits in the “Good” band. 88% 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?
88% rate it between 6 and 8. 4 selected write-ups from 17 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Kieron Wood
A must in a corn n oil cocktail , the bomb and tastes so devine. Obviously this is a mixing drink not something you drink on its own .. A cocktail bar must
Review by Rumpalumpa
Sure, it's not rum but a liqueur, so it's difficult to compare with rum, but this is definitely one of the best liqueurs I know. I just love every cocktail where this stuff goes in, it gives a great complexity.
Review by Godspeed
The classic alcoholic falernum and market leader. This one has a much more pronounced taste of lime and funk than many others and comparatively less direct presence of almonds. It can be a bewildering taste at first because it is purely crafted as a rum accompaniment. In cocktails this falernum makes itself clearly known as it has a certain searing quality, but this is entirely appropriate in tiki drinks that need muscle from the non-fruit ingredients to come through. A solid classic and the safe choice for your falernum rum cocktails.
Review by Vincent D
Normally used to embellish my mai-tai. Tested on its own, just to see. This is a syrup with a strong clove and spice flavour. Limited interest for me as it's too sweet and I'm not a fan of liqueurs.
Details about R.L. Seale’s John D. Taylor’s Velvet Falernum
A spirit drink on a rum base from Barbados, bottled by R.L. Seale’s, at 11%.
Community purchases
83 bottles logged by 68 collectors.
A drinker's rum.
40% opened, 9 emptied and repurchased.
What does R.L. Seale’s John D. Taylor’s Velvet Falernum cost?
Community paid 12–27 €.
Current best price: 20.65 € – within 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+ →
83 purchased · 17 tasted · 15 wishlist · as of
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