I’m a sucker for a fancy bottle so it was only a matter of time before I did a Duppy Share review. Its stubby bottle and funky-looking label had piqued my interest since spotting it on the supermarket shelves. It can be had for a pretty low price though, so is it really any good?
The Duppy Share Review
The Duppy Share is a blended rum, meaning that it contains rum sourced from more than one distillery. Some rum purists prefer that their drinks be from just the one distillery in much the same way that certain whiskey enthusiasts won’t look at anything that isn’t single malt. Like whiskey though, there’s plenty of blends (such as Hattiers) that are definitely worthy of your attention.
Speaking of ‘worthy’, Duppy Share is a mixture of three-year-old Jamaican pot still rum from the Worthy Park distillery, and a five-year-old Bajan rum from the ubiquitous Foursquare.
The packaging ties in with the name: the eponymous ‘duppies’ being sprite-like creatures that are blamed for stealing the amount of rum naturally lost through evaporation whilst held in barrels. The label looks good, and the stubby bottle is kinda quirky too. None of this is important, but does gives an air of a more premium drink than the price suggests. The Duppy Share’s welcome sound of a cork stopper popping is also something not usually present at this price point.
How Much is Duppy Share Caribbean Rum?
The Duppy Share normally retails for around £25, but can often be found on offer at £20 (especially at ASDA). I’ve also seen it as high as £30, at which I couldn’t really recommend it at. If you keep an eye out and shop around, you’ll find it cheap though. Considering you’ll see bilge such as Captain Morgans at close to £20 sometimes, The Duppy Share is a relative steal.
On the Nose
Sweet. There’s a strong smell of foam banana sweets here. Just a pity I’ve never been keen on foam bananas.
Is Duppy Share Suitable for Sipping?
Yes. There’s an initially pepperiness but that soon subsides to show the foam bananas from the nose and a hint of that Jamaican ‘funk’ or ‘hogo’ that rum enthusiasts love. There’s a tiny bit of smokiness and even creaminess to the taste, but also a weird plasticy note that’s within the Jamaican funk somewhere. Some will like this, but it’s not for me.
Is Duppy Share Suitable for Mixing?
Oh lord, yes. This is a very dangerous mixer. Once mixed, the alcohol ‘bite’ becomes non-existent, leaving only those lingering funky and slightly vegetal notes. If you’re in the market for the smoothest mixing rum on a budget, this certainly would be it.
The Duppy Share Review – Verdict
It’s a bit of a weird one, because although I don’t really like the taste, I can see that some absolutely would. It’s not a badly crafted rum; it’s just one that doesn’t appeal to me personally. Despite that, I would wholeheartedly recommend it for those wanting to mix it with soft drinks or coconut water. If you’re not keen on the ‘bite’ of alcohol, this is the smoothest mixing rum you’ll find for £20. Mixing anything pricier is a bit of a waste. 5/10
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The foam banana sweets you experience is to me the Jamaican Funk I love to find in a rum.
It’s distinctive & brings a welcome dose of character to this fun loving brand.
A thumbs up for me!