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Fiji Rum & Co Lautoka 2004
Most tasters call this a pleasant surprise — an easygoing sipper that punches above its 46%. The Muscat cask leaves nougat, raisins and roasted chestnut on the nose, with smoky wood and nuts on the palate. Not hugely complex, but round and drinkable. One reviewer found it just too sweet and woody, and wine-cask skeptics may pass. Whisky drinkers tend to like this one.
The community says- Smoky wood, nuts
- Muscat dried fruit
- But: Slightly hot
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How does Fiji Rum & Co Lautoka 2004 taste?
Aggregated from 26 community reviews.
Smoky, nutty Fiji rum with Muscat sweetness Mostly a well-liked, relaxed sipper with smoky wood, nuts and dried fruit from the Muscat cask. A few find it a touch hot and one called it too sweet and woody.
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Anyone who dislikes wine-cask finishes or wants bold, dry rum
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How is Fiji Rum & Co Lautoka 2004 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 7.8 sits in the “Good” band. 84% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 3% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
54% rate it between 6 and 8. 8 selected write-ups from 26 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Most helpful positive review
Surprisingly complex tropical matured Fiji rum that comes despite the only 46% not too thin. Nice combination of smoke, wine influence from the muscatel finish and slightly burnt caramel, tropical fruits like papaya, some mocha and pepper. Very round!
Review by JFehr
Most helpful critical review
Too sweet and woody
Review by mto75
Discovered this older sample. I didn't really have any great expectations, but I was pleasantly surprised. The muscatel barrel has really made a difference here. Nougat, raisins and roasted chestnuts on the nose. This compensates quite well for the rather low ABV. Uncomplicated and tasty on the palate. All in all, a good, relaxed sipper.
Review by Christian Rudt
Probably by its already smoky profile an ideal partner to the cigar. The finish also provides a slight sweet impact with neat flavors of dried fruit.
Review by Alexander Rasch
Meine RumRatings Review von vor 5 Jahren: In der Nase ist der Rum sehr ausgewogen und ausbalanciert. Komplex kommen feine Ester Noten von vergorener Banane und etwas Holzleim. Dabei wirkt der Rum schwer mit Holzeinfluss und viel Frucht und Karamel. Hier gibt es viel zu entdecken. Am Gaumen wiederholt sich das Bild. Der Rum hat einen schönen Körper und die 46% fallen nicht negativ auf. Der Rum hat eine schöne Balance aus Frucht, Holz, Rauch ubd Bourbon. Aber auch noch eine schöne Würze mit gerösteter Nuss und Vanille. Der Abgang ist angenehm mit mehr Holzeinfluss etwas Bitterstoffen und einen Einfluss von Leder. Für mich ein toller angenehmer Rum der eine gute Komplexität hat. Der Rum ist keine Ester Bombe sondern ein gelungener Blend, welcher viel Würze mit einer tollen Süße verbindet. Da der Ratu auch ein Fiji Rum ist, welcher in Fiji abgefüllt wird und der Preis mit 60-70Euro für 16 Jahre Lagerung günstig ist, werde ich evtl. eine Flasche kaufen.
Review by Michael Janek
2.5.2026 Libošovice Vélet XXIX vůně nijak výrazná, možná maličko banánový slupky a oříšky chuť ze začátku jemna, nasládlá, po polknuti trošku posmirgluje jazyk, 46% je tam znát, pak je cítit hovada a plná ovocná chuť, jazyk a rty prijemne brni a chceš to ochutnat znova
Review by MarcT
A nice surprise this one. It did taste quite hot for its 46%, but went to a smooth ride over the palate soon afterwards. It is not overly complex, but has enough to it to qualify as a decent sipper. I am not so much into most wine cask finishes and would not buy this while there are so many other options, but it still is good.
Review by Motte
An insider tip for whisky drinkers. Well balanced with a clear focus on dark aromas of smoky wood and nuts.
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Expert review by Zucker und Zeste
Aromas of dried fruit and smoky wood. In the background there are still nuances of whiskey and a subtle sweetness that certainly comes from the muscatel barrel.
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Avg. community purchase price 58 €
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Details about Fiji Rum & Co Lautoka 2004
A Pot & Column Still Rum from Fiji, distilled by Fiji Rum & Co, at 46%.
Community purchases
11 bottles logged by 10 collectors.
A drinker's rum.
36% opened, 0 emptied and repurchased.
What does Fiji Rum & Co Lautoka 2004 cost?
Current best price: 68.50 €.
11 purchased · 27 tasted · 7 wishlist · as of
About the Fiji Rum & Co distillery
The Fiji Rum & Co distillery is located in Fiji. Rums from Fiji Rum & Co have been reviewed 542 times with an average of 7.5/10.
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