Aroma visualization from community tastings
South Pacific S.B.S Fiji 2002
People already deep into Fijian and Jamaican funk are the audience here. Expect esters, papaya and glue on the nose, then a savory, salty, woody palate with honey, licorice and tobacco. One taster calls it "a bit more savory than the typical Worthy Park." Cask strength and rough at first — most say it opens up beautifully after a few minutes in the glass.
The community says- Funky tropical esters
- Great complexity
- Rough on opening
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How does South Pacific S.B.S Fiji 2002 taste?
Aggregated from 68 community reviews.
Funky, savory Fiji pot still at cask strength Most tasters love its funky, tropical complexity and how well the 57% alcohol is integrated. A few find it rougher and less refined than top-tier bottles, but it's a favorite among Fiji fans.
Fans of Fijian and Jamaican-style funk
Beginners — it's hot and rough at first
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How is South Pacific S.B.S Fiji 2002 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.2 sits in the “Very good” band. 95% 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?
38% rate it between 6 and 8. 19 selected write-ups from 68 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
Most helpful positive review
Another retaste and it lost a few points, but still a great rum looking at the price tag. Price to quality you get a lot for your money. Fruit and esters combined with a nice spicy and warm palate. I get a light honey note on the nose and palate as well as a hint of mint on the finish. Really nice rum.
Review by Adrien B
Most helpful mixed review
Profil fiji très agréablei. Mais Alcool aurait pu être mieux intégré. Ça le rend moins accessible.
Review by Galli33
This is a very interesting, impressive Rum from Fiji. I enjoyed this a lot. The wood and alcohol is integrated very well. In the nose a perfect mix of fruits and the barrel with some nice smells of esters and nail polish. In the mouth it’s added some nice rubber, licorice, almond, vegetal, pipe tobacco, tea and olive tastes. The finish is quite long with a lot of barrel notes without being to bitter.
Review by Marcel.
Fermented fruit, esters, rubber, glue, anchovies, licorice, honey, sweet warm spice, stone fruits. Amazing drink. Didn’t like it as much when I just opened the bottle but after giving it some time to open up it really delivers. It’s underrated here I believe. Well after doing a few more crosstastings I have to deduct points. It doesn’t hold up well against other high end bottles. I still love it as a standalone after a nice meal.
Review by Jakob
Top Fiji, great complexity: Fresh fruit and spice notes meet wood, tea and licorice. If Fiji reaches this level, then the South Pacific Rums really get a unique selling point at a very high level. Great bottling.
Review by Thunderbird
Overall, a spicy, woody rum with a touch of ester! But to play at the top, it lacks something!Fidji Tasting No. 8: 2nd tastingOn the whole, my first tasting has been confirmed, but this time I taste and smell a few more nuances of fruit and funk out! That gives a few points more 👍🏻
Review by TheRhumhoe
Un rhum intense, sale et exotique à souhait. Le nez est particulièrement funky et opulent. Les notes médicinales se mêlent à la fumée et le caoutchouc pour un cocktail explosif, très vite accompagné par une déflagration fruitée et tropicale (papaye, banane, ananas). On y trouve également des notes mielleuses, des épices (poivre, réglisse, vanille), du thé et du tabac frais qui contrebalancent à leur manière l’onde de choc fidjienne précédemment décrite. Un profil généreux et intense. L’attaque en bouche est vive et expressive, avec une déferlante de fruits en entrée (papaye, mangue, ananas, banane, citron vert), des notes médicinales (esters, colle) et empyreumatiques (caoutchouc) en plat de résistance, puis des notes pimentées, salées, mielleuses et herbacées en dessert et en digestif. L’ensemble est puissant mais cohérent, harmonieux et équilibré pour une expérience assez intense. L’alcool est bien intégré. La finale est longue mais plus fermée que la bouche. Les notes terreuses (tabac), herbacées (thé), médicinales, rôties et salées apportent une facette plus sombre et atténue l’exubérance perçue en bouche. Le funk et les fruits sont maîtrisés par une certaine astringence. Un très beau représentant du Pacifique et qui mérite davantage d’attention.
Review by Enriko Špinler
So this was an incredible tasting. My first S.B.S and immediately such a treat :) Aroma - esters, papaya, a large portion of honey and tea Taste - tropical fruit, funky, nail polish, wood and spices, esters Finish - long, warm, licorice, spicy
Review by Christoph
Herbal to earthy undertones paired with funky fruit notes. Quite astringent on the finish. Eucalyptus very pleasant on the palate. Alcohol very well integrated.
Review by Martin Augustin
A good representative from Fiji with the typical "Fiji funk".
Review by Jesper Petersen
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Review by lukasdrinkinghabits
Mein erster 2002er Fiji. Ein irgendwie klassischer aber ein wenig uninspirierter Fiji: pflanzliche Nase mit dem typischen grünen Tee. Eher fruchtig und nur wenig Gummi, etwas Honig, eher rund als kraftvoll. Im Mund salzig, pflanzlich, würzig mit etwas honig. Nicht so extrem rund und glatt wie die 2004er, nicht so kraftvoll wie z.B. der SBS 2009. Ähnlich dem TRC 2003 nur ohne das Finish. Sehr lecker aber nichts außergewöhnliches (und dafür deutlich zu teuer!)
Review by Business Liner Ralf
Rum Pure!!! Every euro was worth it! Straight from the barrel. So multi-faceted with many nuances. The initial alcohol Esther in the nose disappears after 5 minutes and goes into the fruity. There I will still taste some. Maybe try it on ice.
Review by DomM
Jamaica-ish funk from Fiji
Review by Santo
Frais et funky ! Super Fidji
Review by Alexander Rasch
Absolutely fantastic Fiji. Very complex with floral and vegetal notes, besides the ester and spice. The long barrel aging comes through beautifully. Top.
Review by Harald
Color: Amber Aroma: Intense, powerful and funky with lots of esters, fruit and solvent. Aromas of bergamot and quince. Taste: Sweet in the mouth with honey and slightly fruity. Spicy and woody with tobacco on the swallow. Finish: Long Spicy, woody and hot. 85 points
Review by Rowald Sweet Empire
Very Jamaican/WP styled Fiji. A bit more savory than the typical Worthy Park.
Review by Hrothgar
Geht recht ruppig zur Sache, aber wenn man die Prügel einsteckt, wird man mit einer interessanten Komplexität belohnt.
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Expert review by The Dunder Hut
Phew, I am not a big fan to be honest...
Details about South Pacific S.B.S Fiji 2002
A Pot Still Rum from Fiji, bottled by 1423 World Class Spirits, at 57,1%.
Community purchases
19 bottles logged by 18 collectors.
A drinker's rum.
47% opened, 5 emptied and repurchased.
What did the community pay for South Pacific S.B.S Fiji 2002?
Community paid 119–172 €.
What members actually paid for their bottles. A typical range, not the current shop price. Full price & collection history in RX+ →
19 purchased · 70 tasted · 14 wishlist · as of
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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