Elixir Distillers of London Black Tot Rum Master Blender’s Reserve 2022 54,5%

RX13300 Very good Pot & Column Still Rum Under 250€

8.3/10106 ratings

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“Complex, robust, with delightful chocolate and fruity notes; truly satisfying.”

Indulge in the exquisite Black Tot Rum Master Blender’s Reserve 2022, a masterfully blended rum hailing from multiple countries, skillfully crafted by the renowned independent bottler, Elixir Distillers of London. This exceptional blend showcases rich pot and column still distillation with a bold ABV of 54.5%. The enticing aroma of this premium rum captivates the senses with dominant woody notes, complemented by dried fruit, cocoa, spice, and dark chocolate. The tasting experience unravels a complex symphony of flavors, featuring dark chocolate, woody, dried fruit, smoky, and caramelized aspects. Black Tot Rum Master Blender’s Reserve 2022 is celebrated for its harmonious blend and accessible profile, making it the perfect addition to any rum enthusiast's collection or a delightful gift for a discerning palate. Delight in its rich, nostalgic undertones intertwined with chocolate, caramel, apricot, and coconut while appreciating its smooth, robust character. Discover the legendary flavor of this navy blend and embark on a sensory journey that highlights the best of Guyana, Barbados, and other tropical regions. Unveiling its layered complexity as it is savored, the Black Tot Rum Master Blender’s Reserve 2022 is the epitome of quality craftsmanship and unparalleled taste. Experience this remarkable rum for yourself, and revel in its full-bodied mastery.

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Highlights

Rich and complex flavor profile
Smooth, robust character
Harmonious blend of tropical regions

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How does this rum taste?

An intriguing blend with notes of chocolate, spice, and a hint of tobacco. Users enjoy its complexity and balance, with a warm, spicy finish, though some find it lacks the depth expected for its price point. A solid, navy-style rum.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Woody Dried fruit Spice Roasted nuts Dark chocolate Coffee

Taste

Dark chocolate Woody Dried fruit Caramelized Smoky Warm

Finish

Woody Dark chocolate Spice Raisin Minty Licorice

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Zucker und Zeste

22 December 2022

8.3/10

“Extremely pleasing navy blend without flaws but also without real highlights. Aromatic predominantly with the Guyana and Barbados component. Due to the slight sweetness relaxed drinkable.”

Aroma

Dried fruit Dark chocolate Cocoa Roasted nuts Spice

Taste

Smoky Cinnamon Dark chocolate Leather Nutmeg

Dom M

16 July 2023

8.3/10

“Dark and balanced navy blend. Pretty enjoyable.”

Aroma

Dried fruit Woody Spice Dark chocolate Red fruits

Taste

Woody Cinnamon Spice Dried fruit Dry

Photo of the rum Black Tot Rum Master Blender’s Reserve 2022 taken from user Dom M

mto75

27 December 2022

8.3/10

“in direct comparison with the MBR 21:In the 21, the Hampden portion is clearly perceptible, in the 22, however, I perceive the Foursquare portion. In addition to the coconut and chocolate, I still have very clear orange peel / tangerine and some allspice. On the palate, the differences are no longer so great. However, the 21er still seems a touch more intense, and has a longer finish. The BT 50 remains the measure of things, then the MBR 21, then the MBR 22.”

Aroma

OrangePeal Allspice Dark chocolate Coconut Mandarin

Taste

Smoky Licorice Spice Barrel

crazyforgoodbooze

24 October 2022

7.9/10

“The 2nd time tasting it tastes me somehow not quite as good. Alcohol seems quite unbalanced and overall he is too smoky and woody for me ... Is okay but no exception rum”

Aroma

Dried fruit Dark chocolate Smoky Woody Coffee

Taste

Dry Oak Smoky Dark chocolate Toasted

Photo of the rum Black Tot Rum Master Blender’s Reserve 2022 taken from user crazyforgoodbooze

RumTaTa

23 December 2022

7.9/10

“Blind in the RumX calendar: had held him for a Spanish-style rum, that does not speak for the rum.nose and palate without noteworthy features, very round and pleasing. In the aftertaste then more spice and barrel influence. Moderate blend, does not really convince me. The blend to the 50th Anniversary I like better.”

Aroma

Cocoa Woody OrangePeal

Taste

Smoky Dark chocolate Woody Dried fruit Warm

BTHHo 🥃

13 July 2023

8.5/10

“Full flavor with oak spice, licorice and nutmeg, later on to stewed banana, demerara sugar and chocolate. There is a lot going on, but I like, that it finds a good balance. The aftertaste is long, with more cinnamon and spicy chocolate, anise, dry tobacco and ripe fruits. A well-structured rum blend, with a somewhat heavy Trinidad style base. A lovely tropical fruitiness and dark sweetness add extra layers. Overall a nice rum 👍”

Photo of the rum Black Tot Rum Master Blender’s Reserve 2022 taken from user BTHHo 🥃

Thunderbird

23 December 2022

8.0/10

“With this rum I had the impression that it constantly changes its flavors in the glass over time ! This is exciting and varied, but not really mine! It is howeverein well made blend!”

Aroma

Cocoa Dried fruit Roasted nuts Spice OrangePeal

Taste

Smoky Dark chocolate Dried fruit Caramelized Licorice

Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

12 September 2022

8.8/10

“Now we have 3 great Black Tot releases. The 50th Anniversary, Master Blender 2021 and Master Blender 2022 and I like them all. They're also scored pretty closely to each other by me. The releases are really close to each other so the day decides which one wins. I like the darkness of it with smoky wood and warm palate as well as the long finish. I was very surprised at the final result when sipping this one at the German Rum Fest and I will have a few bottles when accessible.”

Aroma

Dark chocolate Dried fruit Tar Smoky Woody

Taste

Woody Smoky Dried fruit Dark chocolate Cinnamon

TheRhumhoe

28 January 2023

8.4/10

“A harmonious Navy Blend, which leaves beautiful spicy and grassy notes on the nose before giving way to more caramelized, chocolate and caffeinated aromas. Toasted hazelnuts, dried and exotic fruits bring an additional sweetness on an already very sweet profile.In the mouth, the attack is warm, spicy, with a slight bitterness brought by herbs and thyme. The spices dominate the proceedings, while the roasted and caramelized notes accompany a subtle and delicate fruitiness.The finish is unfortunately rather short. We still perceive the herbs, spices and typical notes of Guyana. We feel a strong influence of Demerara (Enmore or Versailles at first sight) which perfumes well the global profile. The alcohol is well integrated. One could criticize a lack of vivacity and length on the finish, but it remains a good Blend for the 2022 edition, very pleasant and accessible, both for the palate and the price.”

Aroma

Spice Peppery Vanilla Tea Herbal

Taste

Bitter Thyme Herbal Spice Vanilla

Tschusikowsky

25 January 2023

7.7/10

“Rum X Advent 12/22-22Falls off quite a bit for me compared to the 50th Anniversary and the Velier Navy blends I've had. Does not pick me up very much.”

Aroma

Dried fruit Woody Roasted nuts Spice Coffee

Taste

Dark chocolate Smoky Woody Dried fruit Caramelized

Serge

25 October 2022

8.1/10

“Please do not misunderstand: This is a good rum. But I am still rather disappointed. I liked both Velier Navy's very very much and I wanted to try this one: After all, it's a very similar price to the Tiger Shark. But it doesn't even come close in taste. Yes, it has Guyana in it. Also some Caroni. But somehow ... it's all too bright for me, and the Barbados component makes it all too boring. Too light, un-dark, un-heavy, not smoky enough. Conclusion: for the money prefer the Tiger Shark. Just my personal taste 😉”

Aroma

Smoky Dark chocolate Cocoa Dried fruit OrangePeal

Taste

Smoky Dark chocolate Woody Dried fruit Caramelized

Tom Buteneers

23 December 2022

7.5/10

“RumXmas 2022, #22, blind: First impression: something Foursquare, Maybe Belize is possible too. This does not get away with being a high quality navy blend. After it was revealed, I poured the 50th anniversary next to it together with the RumClub HQNB. Talk about a difference. The 2022 was by far the least in quality. Not worth it’s price tag, not even close. PS: as a stand alone I would’ve maybe rated it higher, but in comparison with the other two it just falls short”

Photo of the rum Black Tot Rum Master Blender’s Reserve 2022 taken from user Tom Buteneers

Galli33

15 January 2023

8.4/10

“#22nd dec RumXCalendar Blind tasting: Nose: fruity, apricot, coconut, orange peal, woody, coffee Mouth: complex, chocolate, caramelized, minty, licorice Finish: mid long, dry, minty, chocolate, mocha, barrel notes, toasted A very enjoyable blend. I’ve missed a bit of the spicyness of a good navy blend. All in all it’s well blended, round, balanced, complex with a lot of fun. For me: 2020>2021>2022 My prediction: This could be from Belize or Foursquare… a bit tricky approx. 50% approx. 20 years of aging”

Aroma

Dried fruit Apricot Spice OrangePeal Tropical fruit

Taste

Dark chocolate Caramelized Warm Dry Licorice

Photo of the rum Black Tot Rum Master Blender’s Reserve 2022 taken from user Galli33

Rodolphe

2 April 2023

8.0/10

“Tasted quickly at the Rhumfest. I preferred the 2021 version than this one. Flavors a little less greedy, more difficult to access. But at the end of the afternoon, it would ask to be tasted again in better conditions”

Photo of the rum Black Tot Rum Master Blender’s Reserve 2022 taken from user Rodolphe

HenryL

15 February 2023

8.5/10

“RumX Advent Calendar 22.12.Unbelievably chocolaty, has reminded me in the nose first of the Koloa CocoaIn the mouth resonates in the background a mint note with which I like very well!To the 50th anniversary but no other bottling has come close yet”

Aroma

Dark chocolate Apricot Spice Cocoa Dried fruit

Taste

Dark chocolate Dried fruit Minty Spice Smoky

Photo of the rum Black Tot Rum Master Blender’s Reserve 2022 taken from user HenryL

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What are the key facts about this rum?

Country
Multiple countries

Bottler
Elixir Distillers of London

Brand
Black Tot Rum

RumX ID
RX13300

ABV
54,5%

Category
Pot & Column Still Rum

Distillation
Pot and Column Still

Bottle volume
70cl

Price range
Under 250€

Type of spirit
Rum

What is the price trend for this rum?

129 €

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