A rum-based liqueur from the Cornwall-based Bombo range, combining flavours of rum, caramel and coconut.
Light toffee and almond, with developing touches of coconut ice and white pepper.
Fabulous on its own, just as good with coke and then pour it over a waffle with banana and clotted cream ice cream ?
I thought this flavoured rum was going to be ideal for me, as I have a very sweet tooth . But unfortunately there is one ginormous problem with this. The caramel totally overpowers the coconut, so what you are left with, is a rum that is sickly sweet, rather than being pleasantly sweet, even for my tastebuds. Now if it was the other way around, and the flavours where predominantly coconut with just a hint of caramel, then this would be perfection in a bottle. The other thing I must comment on about this rum, is it’s texture. It’s so thick, it feels like you’re drinking syrup! So for me, it just feels like it’s to heavy to stomach. I prefer a light, refreshing rum, that leaves me wanting more. Not a rum that makes me feel bloated after a double measure. I’ll finish by saying this. If you are going to give this rum a try, do not use a mixer, as one is not required. Just pour a big measure into an already chilled tumbler, add one big chunk of ice and take your time sipping it.
I have been buying this rum for about 3 years, I usually get a bottle each year at the BBC Good Food Show. It does have a syrupy texture but it’s really nice, you can drink it neat as a liquor or I drink it with coke and it makes a tasty long drink. I like sweet drinks and it’s a change from Malibu! If you like coconut rum and sweet drinks you will love this...
