This is a rum blend bottled by IB Ultimatum. This is a blend of Jamaica and Guyana Rum that was aged in ex-bourbon barrels for 8 years, then finished for another 3 in a Sherry Whisky hogshead from the now closed Imperial Distillery.
ABV: 48.5%
Nose: Dark Chocolate, industrial funk, light malt, mango, toffee, burnt rubber.
Palate: Light mouthfeel, Rubbery, motor oil, mango, Burnt Brown Sugar, malt,
Finish: Medium length, burnt rubber, funky, mango dark chocolate, light pineapple.
Rating: 4/10
For me this rum is a bit of a muddled mess. I would like each of some of these components on their own. I tend to like some industrial funk, some tropical fruits, hint of chocolate and spices, but I feel the balance here is way off. None of the components mesh well together for me, the blend I think would be good, but the ex-whisky barrel marrying threw a wrench in all of it. On top of that, the nose hands you a check the sadly thin mouthfeel cannot cash. Overall, this isn’t a bad rum and is a fun experiment, but at the end of this sample I am left scratching my head at the intended goal of this bottling.
1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.
2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.
3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.
4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.
5 | Good | Good, just fine.
6 | Very Good | A cut above.
7 | Great | Well above average
8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.
9 | Incredible | An all time favorite
10 | Perfect | Perfect
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