Aroma visualization from community tastings
Holmes Cay South Pacific 2004
Vanilla, toffee and a pastry-like, almost sourdough note run through this one, with dark chocolate and a salty-olive edge on the palate. Several tasters blind-guessed Foursquare — it leans spicy, woody and creamy rather than the fruity Fiji people expect. The 16 years in American oak show clearly, and at 58% the alcohol pokes through. Opinions split on whether that trade is worth it.
The community says- Creamy oak influence
- Long finish
- But: Alcohol pokes through
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How does Holmes Cay South Pacific 2004 taste?
Aggregated from 18 community reviews.
Creamy, oaky Fiji that drinks like a Foursquare Most find it a creamy, oak-driven Fiji that reads more Spanish-style than tropical. Fans call it balanced with a long finish; others miss the fruit and find it a touch sweet and simple.
People who like oak-driven, creamy cask-strength rums in a Foursquare vein
Anyone hoping for the fruity, tropical Fiji style
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How is Holmes Cay South Pacific 2004 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.5 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?
72% rate it 8 or higher. 9 selected write-ups from 18 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Thunderbird
Most helpful positive review
A very pleasant relaxed Fiji with wonderful fruity nose! Creamy it spreads on the palate with beautiful spice and woodiness! The longer he breathes the caramel comes more to the fore !A great rum
Review by Dr.Django
Most helpful mixed review
Somewhat strangely, a Fiji rum that I would have blindly tipped as a Foursquare. From the nose to the finish: vanilla, cookies, chocolate, some roasted aromas and poorly integrated alcohol. Also very sweet. Second tasting: -12 points
Review by tojo
Odor and flavor notes in the vegetable range. In addition, spices and a strong wood / barrel note. ABV of 58 comes through well.
Review by Alexander Rasch
Sehr leckerer cremiger Rum von Holmes Cay. Ähnlich dem The Duchess nur etwas komplexer. Schön cremig mit tollen Fasseinfluss. Gefällt mir gut. Die andere Seite von Fiji. Kann man gut trinken, gerne mehr davon.
Review by Olivier Raynaut
This is a really tasty offering from Holmes Cay. While not your most typical Fiji it does bring an all-round rum to the table. Pastry like aromas and flavors with some sourdough yeasty notes. This is a really enjoyable experience.
Review by mto75
the 16 years in American oak are already very noticeable on the nose. With the oak barrel then also comes the accompanying vanilla flavor, plus some caramel. The alcohol also stings a bit on the nose. On the palate, vanilla, dark chocolate, roasted flavors. Impression as with the Nobilis (No.16) 2004 South Pacific: unfortunately rather below average and far from the great 2001 bottlings.
Review by RumTaTa
The nose is strongly reminiscent of Foursquare. After a while in the glass I also have aromas of bananas. Taste also very balanced but compared to Foursquare edgier with strong barrel influence.The rum makes a real roller coaster ride. In the nose first harmless, on the tongue strong and the finish eternally long!
Review by Beancheese
This is one of those rums that just doesn’t speak to me. Not a bad offering but not a profile that I particularly enjoy. Quite simple on all fronts, this one offers oak, vanilla, caramel, spice and noticeable alcohol aromas. On the palate I get much of the same - vanilla, oak, some intensity, then spice finally settling into saltiness and a toffee like sweetness. Not a bad rum but for me not something I would really find myself going back for more of.
Review by Mentalo
A completely different flavor profile to that of Fiji. More of a Spanish style with lots of vanilla and caramel. Virtually no fruity notes. Somewhat toasty and with a distinct barrel note. Interesting, but I prefer the fruity bottlings
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Market value
Avg. community purchase price 186 €
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Details about Holmes Cay South Pacific 2004
A rum from Fiji, bottled by Holmes Cay, at 58%.
Community purchases
30 bottles logged by 22 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
30% opened, 6 emptied and repurchased.
What did the community pay for Holmes Cay South Pacific 2004?
Community paid 115–186 €.
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30 purchased · 18 tasted · 8 wishlist · as of
About the South Pacific distillery
The South Pacific distillery is located in Fiji. Rums from South Pacific have been reviewed 3,767 times with an average of 8.0/10.
To South Pacific →Read on in the RumX Guide
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