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Famous Newfoundland Screech Rum
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Famous Newfoundland Screech Rum

3.21 Mixed reviews

17 reviews17 ratings

75 critic score

Rum Dark Rum Jamaica No age statement 40% ABV

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About this bottle

Screech, a Jamaican rum imported and bottled in Newfoundland, possesses one of the most unusual spirit names. The Canadian province has a history of shipping salted cod to the Caribbean and returning with bulk rum for bottling and distribution across Canada. The origin of the Screech name is unclear, possibly stemming from the cry of a sailor who drank very poor-quality rum, though the current offering is considered much better.

How it tastes

Measured across 14 flavor axes. Tap a note to find other bottles that lead with it.

Woody 50
Rich 45
Hogo 40
Roast 40
Spicy 40
Smoky 30
Oily 20
Tart 20

Reviews

Showing the most detailed of 3 parsed reviews.

Van Forte 3.3

Some brown sugar on the palate. The taste doesn't quite match the smell. A little harsh on the backend.

Belle Hastings 3.3

Suitable for mixed drinks and cooking, but unremarkable on its own.

Trace Horvath 3.0

From Canada

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