Bumbu’s category-defining portfolio includes its flagship Bumbu Original, inspired by a historical recipe, distilled and blended in Barbados, and enjoyed by devoted fans worldwide; Bumbu XO, a traditional sipping rum aged in bourbon barrels and selectively finished in sherry casks. Each expression is made with exceptionally pure water, hand-selected sugarcane and presented in an iconic bottle with the brand’s signature metallic “X” logo.
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The Bumbu range includes:
● Bumbu Original: An authentic Caribbean legend, Bumbu’s flagship expression features a hand-selected blend of the world’s finest spices to evoke the rich and colorful history of the West Indies. Bumbu Original has an approachable, smooth taste – inclusive of notes of vanilla, soft caramel and toasted oak – which appeal to an array of spirits drinkers. Its flavor and complexity lend itself to sipping neat, yet Bumbu Original makes for an outstanding cocktail.
○ RSP: R600.00 (750 ml)
○ Where to Buy: HERE
● Bumbu XO: An ultra-premium rum produced in Panama, Bumbu XO is smooth, rich and complex. Aged in bourbon barrels and selectively finished in white oak sherry barrels from Andalusia Spain, Bumbu XO has a rich and distinct flavor, with tasting notes of toffee, orange zest, peppery spice and a hint of coffee.
○ RSP: R670 (750 ml)
○ Where to Buy: HERE
Bumbu Banger
Ingredients:
60ml Bumbu Original
60ml Strawberry Purée
15ml Lime Juice
Top w/ Ginger Ale
Lime
Method:
Fill a shaker with ice and add Bumbu Original, strawberry purée, and lime juice.
Shake well until chilled and strain into a highball or Collins glass filled with ice.
Top with ginger ale and stir gently.
Garnish with a lime wheel (optional)
Bumbu Rum Punch
Ingredients:
45ml Bumbu Original
45ml Pineapple Juice
22ml Orange Juice
Club soda to fill
Method:
Combine Bumbu, pineapple, and orange juice into a shaker with ice.
Shake then strain into a glass with ice and top with club soda.
