MurMur Rum Review | What Happens When You Make Rum with Mango? | The Liquor Connoisseur
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- May 12
- 3 min read
Updated: 12 hours ago
MurMur Rum starts with a question most distillers wouldn't ask: what happens when you ferment mango alongside sugarcane? Crystal and Roger find out, and the answer is a rum that tastes genuinely unlike anything else in the category.
Bottle Specs
Spirit: MurMur Rum
Category: Craft Rum — mango fermentation
Key ingredient: Mango fermented alongside sugarcane
ABV: ~40–43%
Price: ~$30–40
Innovation: Mango introduced during fermentation, not added after distillation
The Innovation: Fermenting With Mango
Most fruit rums add flavor after distillation. MurMur introduces mango during fermentation, so the fruit character becomes part of the base spirit. The result is a flavor integration that tastes organic rather than flavored, because it technically is.
Tasting Notes — Nose, Palate, Finish
Nose: Fresh mango and tropical fruit with a sugarcane sweetness underneath — smells like great tropical rum, not a cocktail mixer. Palate: The mango is present but restrained, complementing the rum's base sweetness. Complexity — dried fruit, vanilla, a light grassy note. Finish: Clean, moderately long, with fruit fading into a pleasant warmth.
How to Drink It
On its own over a single large ice cube is the honest evaluation — and it holds up well. In a Daiquiri framework it excels. Mixed with coconut water it's natural. Avoid Piña Colada territory — the delicate mango character deserves more respect than pineapple juice will give it.
🥃 Crystal & Roger's LC Recommendations
If you think flavored rum is a shortcut: MurMur will change your mind. The fermentation approach produces genuine complexity rather than artificial sweetness.
For Daiquiris: A Daiquiri with MurMur is one of the best cases for the classic cocktail framework — spirit, citrus, sugar, nothing else needed.
As a summer bottle: This is the warm-weather rum that belongs on a porch or a boat. Light, tropical, interesting — exactly what that moment calls for.
LC Verdict
A genuinely creative rum that earns the mango. MurMur is what innovative craft spirits production looks like when it starts from a real question rather than a marketing brief.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes MurMur rum different from other flavored rums?
Most flavored rums add fruit extract or essence after distillation — the flavor is applied to a finished spirit. MurMur introduces mango during fermentation, so the yeast works with both sugarcane and mango simultaneously. The fruit character is built into the spirit's chemical structure rather than layered on top. This is why MurMur tastes genuinely fruity rather than artificially flavored.
Is MurMur rum sweet?
Less sweet than most flavored rums. The fermentation approach integrates the mango's natural sugars into the spirit rather than adding sweetener after the fact. The result is a tropical rum with fruit character but without the syrupy sweetness that makes most flavored rums difficult to drink neat. It's sweet enough to be tropical, dry enough to be interesting.
What cocktails work best with MurMur rum?
Daiquiri (rum, lime, sugar — simple and perfect), Dark and Stormy alternative (MurMur with ginger beer, no need for the traditional dark rum), or mixed with coconut water and a lime squeeze for a tropical highball. The mango character works with citrus and ginger. Avoid heavy mixers like cream or pineapple that will overwhelm the delicate fruit character.
Where can I buy MurMur rum?
MurMur is a craft producer with regional distribution. Availability varies by market — check their website for current distribution, or look for it at specialty spirits retailers and craft cocktail bars. Online spirits retailers like ReserveBar or Drizly may carry it depending on your state.
Is MurMur rum good for people who don't like rum?
Potentially — the mango fermentation produces a lighter, more tropical flavor profile than traditional rum. If your objection to rum is the heavy molasses sweetness of dark rum or the harshness of white rum, MurMur's fruit-forward, lighter-bodied character might change your mind. Try it in a simple serve (over ice, splash of lime) before mixing.
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