DEA9F706-1621-44AE-91DE-72B6256F405FFiji South Pacific The Rum Cask
TRC South Pacific Fiji 2003 50cl bottle
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Aged rum · 17 years · 58,6%

TRC South Pacific Fiji 2003

The surprise here is the Jamaica New Yarmouth cask finish sitting on top of a 17-year Fijian pot still. You get the classic Fiji signature — esters, pineapple, minerals, a salty edge — plus a big fruity jolt from the Jamaican barrel. Several tasters blind-guessed it as Jamaican. Fruity and dry, with solvent and rubber notes and a cask-strength kick.

The community says
  • Big ester fruit
  • Long dry finish
  • Alcohol runs hot
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How does TRC South Pacific Fiji 2003 taste?

Aggregated from 89 community reviews.

Estery Fiji with a Jamaican fruit twist Widely seen as underrated and a real value pick. Many love how the New Yarmouth finish adds fruit, though some feel it overshadows the Fiji and the alcohol runs a bit hot.

Perfect for

Fans of high-ester Fiji and Jamaican funk

Less suitable for

Beginners and anyone wanting a soft, mellow pour

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How is TRC South Pacific Fiji 2003 rated?

RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.2 sits in the “Very good” band. 97% 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?

30% rate it between 6 and 8. 18 selected write-ups from 89 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.

Review by Buddudharma

Buddudharma
Oct 2024509 reviewsGermany
8.7/10

Für mich in Summe ein signifikant unterschätzter Rum. Tolles Profil ähnlich den 2001ern, mit Plastik, Honig und Gewürzen. Das NY-Fass verleiht zusätzlich eine Fruchtigkeit, die dem Rum gut zu Gesicht steht. Einzig der nicht optimal eingebundene Alkohol und der etwas kurze Abgang verhindern eine noch höhere Bewertung. Zum Ausgabepreis (54,90 €) ein absoluter Preis-Leistungs-Kracher.

Review by RumTaTa

RumTaTa
Jul 2023449 reviewsGermany
8.6/10

Meiner Meinung nach ein unterschätzte Vertreter aus Fiji. Das Finisch im New Yarmouth Fass passt ausgezeichnet zum Fiji Profil. Insgesamt ein wenig scharfkantig aber auch mit viel Frucht und einer verblüffenden Trockenheit und leicht salzig. Hervorragendes P/L Verhältnis!

Review by zabo

zabo
Dec 20231,503 reviewsGermany
8.6/10

Edit: Heute nochmal als CubaLibre probiert. Sehr feiner Mixer. Eignet sich m.E. sehr gut. Ein völlig unterbewerteter Rum m.E. nach oben korrigiert Als New Yarmouth Nerd, kann ich das Profil gut erkennen. Das Finish gewagt, außerhalb der Komfortzone, aber leider geil. Und für knapp über 50€ topp Preis Leistung

Review by Galli33

Galli33
Galli33
Nov 2024487 reviewsItaly
8.5/10

Very delicious rum! Full load of esters and fruits with a cool fresh note! The alcohol is integrated well. The finish is long, dry, estery, fruity just delicious! The finishing has a high impact on this one! A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one!

Review by Martin Ekrt

Martin Ekrt
Jun 2024309 reviewsCzech
8.5/10

Hezká vůně, takové "technické" Fiji. Co si vybavuju, tak s touto vůní se pojí dobrý kousek. Chuťově docela ostřejší, ale rozhodně osobité a silné Fiji. Další ochutnání už přívětivější. Cítím tam technické tóny s medem, což mi připomíná rumy od Mhoby nebo možná z Ghany. NY finiš tam vůbec necítím.

Review by lukasdrinkinghabits

lukasdrinkinghabits
Feb 2021188 reviewsGermany
8.5/10

Einerseits finde ich in der Nase die typischen Fijinoten von Gummi, verrottendem Gemüse anderseits eine schöne, sehr reife Frucht. Am Gaumen kommt die Frucht deutlicher heraus, reife Ananas, Mirabelle mit einer Spur künstliche Klebrigkeit. Die pflanzlichen Noten bleiben im Hintergrund präsent. Im trockenen Abgang kommen sie wieder etwas deutlicher zur Geltung. Den Einfluss des Finishs kann ich nur schwer abschätzen - vermutlich ist er an der starken Frucht nicht unbeteiligt.

Review by Gregor

Gregor
Gregor
May 2022511 reviewsCzech
8.5/10

Mit einer der besten fijis die ich getrunken habe.

Review by Leo Krüper

Leo Krüper
Aug 2022882 reviewsGermany
8.5/10

Sehr schöne Jamaika-Nase Im Geschmack dann solides Ester-Mischmasch zwischen Fiji und Jamaika mit einer interessanten metallischen Note hinter all dem Anderen. Wird nicht langweilig und das auch noch für ein tolles PLV.

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Details about TRC South Pacific Fiji 2003

A Pot Still Rum from Fiji, bottled by The Rum Cask, at 58,6%.

CountryFiji
DistillerySouth Pacific
CategoryPot Still Rum
ABV58,6%
Volume50cl
Age17 years
Vintage2003

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Community purchases

51 bottles logged by 41 collectors.

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41% opened, 13 emptied and repurchased.

30 sealed 8 open 13 emptied

What did the community pay for TRC South Pacific Fiji 2003?

Community paid 50–61 €.

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About the South Pacific distillery

The South Pacific distillery is located in Fiji. Rums from South Pacific have been reviewed 3,650 times with an average of 8.0/10.

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