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Dev
1I had a small pour of the bottle and let it open up. From the first sip, the sweetness lingered too long; the finish was no better because the flavour fell apart with ice. This simply didn't work for my taste.
thin - smooth - molassesMc Dowells Dark Rum
3.3McDowell's X Series Premium Dark Rum is a distinctive blend of double-distilled Jamaican rum and full-bodied Indian rum, produced by United Spirits Limited (Diageo). Part of the premium X Series range inspired by evolving consumer preferences for quality drinking experiences. Bottled at 42.8% ABV.
ABV
Alcohol strength can vary by variant and market. Check the bottle label before serving.
Mc Dowells Dark Rum is a rum — a spirit made from sugarcane or molasses. Depending on aging, it can range from light and crisp (white) to rich and complex (dark/aged). Great in tropical cocktails!
Dry fruit notes on the nose with subtle vanilla and hints of warm spice - Spicy and jaggery notes on the palate with rich molasses character and depth - Warm and smooth finish with perfect warmth on the throat. A rum by McDowells from India, crafted from sugarcane-derived spirits using traditional methods. Made in India, where the tropical climate accelerates maturation and adds unique character to spirits. McDowell's X Series Premium Dark Rum is a distinctive blend of double-distilled Jamaican rum and full-bodied Indian rum, produced by United Spirits Limited (Diageo). Part of the premium X Series range inspired by evolving consumer preferences for quality drinking experiences. Bottled at 42. 8% ABV. Mc Dowells Dark Rum is listed by PourBud as Rum from McDowells, with an origin linked to India. Its listed ingredients include Sugarcane molasses, water, yeast, caramel coloring. The available production notes identify Molasses/Cane, Fermentation, Distillation, Aging, Bottling as part of its making or maturation context. The recorded flavour profile highlights Caramel, Molasses, Vanilla, Warm. Serving references in the catalog include Neat, On the Rocks, Old Fashioned, depending on the style and bottle guidance. Food-pairing notes connect it with Grilled Pineapple, Jerk Chicken, Banana Desserts, Dark Chocolate.
Basic History
A rum by McDowells from India, crafted from sugarcane-derived spirits using traditional methods.
Origin & Region
Made in India, where the tropical climate accelerates maturation and adds unique character to spirits.
India
What goes with it
Grilled Pineapple
Jerk Chicken
Banana Desserts
Dark Chocolate
Cigar
CheeseTop Reviews
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Lavanya
5This rum started gently and changed toward the end. Soft caramel showed up early, while soft oak carried through the finish. This one earned a place on my repeat list.
warm - smoothS
Shruti
2I had a small pour of Mc Dowells Dark Rum and let it open up. I noticed some tropical fruit, but mostly the finish was thin. It may suit a different palate, but it wasn't for me.
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