Ich hatte hier im Forum ja schon mehrmals (zuletzt vor 15 Tagen) angefragt, wo denn die Rum-Auctioneer-Anbindung geblieben ist. Leider gab es dazu bisher noch keine Reaktion.
Heute, da die Mai-Auktion von Rum Auctioneer online geht, möchte ich das Thema erneut ansprechen. Und zwar nicht nur deshalb, weil die letzten Live-Auktionen von Rum Auctioneer bei RumX nicht verlinkt waren, sondern auch, weil die letzte Aktualisierung der Hammerpreise bei einzelnen auf Rum Auctioneer versteigerten Rums offensichtlich für die Februar-Auktion 2025 erfolgte.
Ich habe das mal für RX3001, RX223 und RX3215 aus der April-Auktion und für RX7668, RX5806 und RX635 aus der März-Auktion überprüft. Bei keinem der Rums wird der Hammerpreis aus der März- oder April-Auktion bei RumX angezeigt, der letzte aktuelle Eintrag ist von der Februar-Auktion (bei RX223 und RX635).
Beifang des Vergleichs-Checks der willkürlich ausgewählten Rums: eine weitere Unregelmäßigkeit, und zwar bei RX3215:
Laut RumX wurde der Rum letztmalig in der Januar-Auktion von Rum Auctioneer versteigert (2 Lots). Dort aber, also in der Übersicht der Verkäufe über Rum Auctioneer in den letzten 12 Monaten, taucht dieser Rum überhaupt nicht auf, es gibt nur die April-Auktion. Wie kommt dann der bei RumX angegebene Hammerpreis für die beiden aufgeführten Januar-Verkäufe zustande?
Thank you for your patience, and I’m delighted to finally have some good news for you today: The Rum Auctioneer interface is running smoothly again. Just in time for the final sprint of the February auction, the lots are now integrated directly into the RumX app and our website.
Our new highlight: the auction discovery view on the website
In keeping with this, I would like to introduce you to our brand-new feature: at rum-x.com/auctions/, you can now browse all current auction lots directly on the website—with super-fast filter options that allow you to search specifically for ratings, distilleries, vintages, price segments, and more. This way, you can discover exciting lots without having to switch back and forth between different pages.
Our personal highlights from the current auctions:
Cadenhead’s Uitvlugt PM 1964 36yr 70% – According to Nicolas Kröger, simply the best rum in the world. A 1964 Port Mourant distillate from the legendary Uitvlugt distillery in Guyana: incredibly complex with tobacco, nuts, violets, dark chocolate, and a plum finish that just won’t end. Perfectly integrated 70% ABV. An absolute legend. (VIDEO@Nicolas_Kroeger)
Velier Uitvlugt SP – ICBU 1988 17yr 52.9% – World-class Demerara with outstanding reviews. Described by the community as the clear king of the Velier Uitvlugts: tropical matured Savalle still rum with intense vanilla, caramel, coffee, and chocolate. Round, profound, and almost perfectly balanced. One of only 1,091 bottles from the legendary Velier-DDL collaboration.
Valinch & Mallet New Yarmouth “The Spirit of Art” 1994 26yr 56.9% – A rare NY94 reference with 68 rave reviews and a 9.0/10 rating on RumX. Coconut-vanilla nose with tropical fruits over caramel, dark chocolate, and mocha. Despite its cask strength, it is velvety smooth and elegant – considered by many to be the best New Yarmouth ever. Only 310 bottles, matured for 26 years in the tropics.
Velier Caroni 39th Release “The Last” 1996 23yr 61.9% – My personal Caroni reference. The crowning glory of Luca Gargano’s legendary Caroni series: tar, rubber, wood, and leather meet mango, caramel, and mint. 202 community reviews, 5,274 bottles, a blend of 24 barrels – matured in Trinidad and Guyana. A masterpiece with a seemingly endless finish.
Rum Nation Hampden Small Batch Rare Rums HLCF 1992 24yr 61.6% – A magnificent 1992 Hampden with the typical funky tropical fruit profile: pineapple, banana, and creamy esters, carried by a ripe wood spice. The 61.6% cask strength rewards patience – let it rest for a while or add a few drops of water, and the rum unfolds its full complexity. The highest-rated Rum Nation ever (9.0/10).
Velier Damoiseau Full Proof 1980 18yr 60.3% – The legendary Guadeloupe rum with which Luca Gargano heralded the full proof era. An anthological profile: prunes, coffee, leather, dark chocolate, and exotic spices blend into an incredibly elegant experience. Rated 9.2/10 by the community and named by many as their personal top 3 rum. A true piece of rum history.
Velier Hampden Warren Khong <>H 2010 7yr 62% – Legendary Hampden from Warren Khong’s Artist Series. An ester bomb in the best sense of the word: explosive pineapple and tropical fruits, classic Hampden funk with glue and varnish, plus vanilla pastry notes and a long, dry finish. Over 100 rave reviews. Considered by many to be one of the best young <>H Hampdens ever. 1,659 bottles.
Velier Foursquare Destino “Richard Seale” 2003 14yr 61% – The legendary Drop by Drop Destino. Richard Seale personally chose the name to honor his encounter with Luca Gargano. Two rums aged for 12 years in ex-Madeira casks, then combined for another two years in very old ex-rum casks. Coconut, vanilla, and honey on the nose, dark chocolate, nougat, and oak on the palate – powerful yet incredibly round. A true collector’s item with only 2,610 bottles.
Feel free to take a look at the new auction overview and give us your feedback – we are continuously expanding its functionality. Have fun browsing and bidding!
Best regards and have a great start to the week,
Oliver
