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Where the name comes from
Bumbu was the name seventeenth-century sailors gave to their rum ration when they added fruit and spices to make it drinkable. The brand draws on that.
According to the producer, the cane comes from eight countries (Barbados, Belize, Brazil, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guyana and Honduras) and is brought together in Barbados, with water filtered through the island's coral rock.
The two bottles we have in stock
Sweet or dry?
Bumbu is distinctly smooth and sweetish; vanilla and caramel come first. That makes it accessible for those not yet used to rum, but it is not the bottle for anyone looking for a dry, austere rum. If that is the case, just say so and we will point you to something else.
The rum island as home base
- The brand in brief
- BarbadosWhere the rum is blended.
- 8Countries that supply cane.
- Ex-bourbonThe casks from Kentucky.
- GrogWhat the name goes back to.
Barbados is regarded as the place where rum originated as a category; the island is built of coral limestone, so the groundwater is naturally filtered. That water goes into the rum.
According to the producer, the rum ages for up to fifteen years in ex-bourbon casks from Kentucky. That age refers to the oldest component of the blend, not to the whole bottle.
The XO is the more aged of the two. Both bottles are distinctly flavoured and owe their popularity to that.
Bumbu was the spiced drink sailors made from their ration.
Where best to start
The Original is the best known and the bottle most people start with.
The XO is fuller and more mature; you are more likely to drink it neat or over ice.
Call 0570 541 278 or drop in at Brink 2 in Bathmen if you would like to talk it over.
Frequently asked questions about Bumbu
How many bottles of Bumbu does ’t Bockje have in stock?
2: the Original Craft Rum and the XO.
Where is Bumbu made?
In Barbados. According to the producer, the sugar cane comes from eight countries.
What does the name Bumbu mean?
That is what sailors called their rum ration when they added fruit and spices to make it drinkable.
Is Bumbu sweet?
It is distinctly smooth and sweetish, with vanilla and caramel to the fore. If you are looking for a dry rum, you are better off with another bottle.
What is the difference between the Original and the XO?
The XO is the more mature and fuller of the two.
Can I collect these bottles in Bathmen?
Yes. You can always order online or collect at Brink 2, or simply walk in.
Order, collect or drop by
- In stock in our shop at Brink 2 in Bathmen
- Available to order online and have delivered, including abroad
- Order online or collect in Bathmen
- Personal advice via 0570 541 278 or info@bockje.nl
- Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday 09.00–18.00, Saturday 09.00–17.00. Closed Monday and Sunday
Wij verkopen geen alcohol aan personen onder de 18 jaar. NIX18.
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Brink 2, Bathmen
All our stock is in the shop, not in a warehouse somewhere else. If you walk in with a name you couldn't find anywhere, it is often simply here on the shelf. You can also call: 0570 541 278.
Wij verkopen geen alcohol aan personen onder de 18 jaar. NIX18
- Tuesday to Friday 09.00 – 18.00
- Saturday 09.00 – 17.00
- Monday and Sunday closed