RUM-POTT-001 Pott Echter Ubersee Rum

🏛️ Origin & Brand

A historic brand founded in 1848 in Flensburg by Hans Hinrich Pott, now owned by the Oetker Group (via Henkell).

This rum is blended from Caribbean distillates and bottled in Germany by Pott Rumhandelshaus.

📦 Variants & Details

• 40% ABV – Known as Pott Klassiker, it’s lighter, easier to drink, and commonly used for hot rum drinks or cocktails.

• 54% ABV – The stronger version, often referred to as “Starker Pott”, known for its richer and more complex flavor profile.

👃 Aroma & Taste Review

40% ABV:

• Aroma: Strong vanilla, caramel, light dried fruit, and a touch of alcohol.

• Taste: Relatively sweet and slightly watery, light in structure, with a finish of caramel and honey, though lacking in depth.

• Community rating: Around 3.4–3.6/10 on RumX, reflecting unmet expectations.

54% ABV:

• Aroma: Rich with molasses, caramel, vanilla, and hints of dark chocolate and warm spices.

• Taste: Medium body, slight alcoholic spiciness, warm finish with more depth.

• Community average rating: ~6.7/10 (based on 17 reviews).

🍹 Serving & Use Recommendations

The 54% version is particularly well-rated for winter use, especially in Feuerzangenbowle, where it enhances flavor when combined with sugar and red wine.

The 40% Pott is a go-to for making tea or grog, commonly used in Germany. It’s even mentioned in folk recipes like Herrencreme — a traditional dessert cream