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Rebellion Premium Black Rum — Bold and Brooding

Rebellion Premium Black Rum — Bold and Brooding

6 /10
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Distillery: Rebellion Rum
ABV: 37.5% ABV
Price: £23.25

Tasting Notes

Nose

Deep, brooding aromas of molasses, dark chocolate and espresso, with a background of burnt orange peel.

Palate

The palate is rich and full, packed with treacle, dark fruit and espresso bitterness. A chewy, almost viscous mouthfeel makes this immensely satisfying.

Finish

A long, warming finish with lingering molasses, espresso and a satisfying bitter-sweet balance.

Rebellion Premium Black Rum is a dark rum from Rebellion in UK, bottled at 37.5% ABV. It positions itself as an accessible, everyday rum that prioritises approachability over complexity — and for the most part, it succeeds at that modest ambition.

Production follows traditional methods that have been refined over generations. Rebellion Rum brings considerable expertise to the process, and the quality of the base spirit is evident from the first sip. The result is a spirit that delivers on its promise.

This is firmly a mixing rum, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. Paired with cola, ginger beer or in a simple Daiquiri, it does its job with quiet competence. While it may lack the complexity to warrant sipping neat, it offers genuine value as a versatile bar staple.

At its price point, Rebellion Premium Black Rum offers fair value for a straightforward dark rum. It does what it sets out to do without pretension, and for that it deserves credit. A solid choice for casual mixing and everyday enjoyment.

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David Thornton
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