Review #719; Rum #166: Worthy Park 14yr SiB “K&L / Smugglers Cove Select”

This single cask of Worthy Park rum comes to us from California retailer K&L wines as well as Smugglers Cove the Tiki Bar. This collaboration presents us with a barrel that was aged for 14 years in Jamaiaca in ex-bourbon barrels, and is a blend of Worthy Park Light (WPL) and Worthy Park Heavy (WPM) that brings us Worthy Park Medium. Bottled with no additives

ABV: 54%

Nose: Caramelized Brown Sugar, Black Pepper, Raspberries, Pineapple, Banana peel, Raisins, nutmeg

Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel, licorice, Raspberries, Pineapple, Banana peel, nutmeg

Finish: Medium length finish, Black Pepper, Raspberries, Star Anise, Nutmeg, caramelized brown sugar

Rating: 7/10

Overall, this is a great rum. Nice depth of flavor, the spices and juiciness are really at the forefront here making it a great experience. The oak structure is well managed, as tends to be my apprehension with tropically aged rum once it gets over 12+ years but their cask management was top notch. Overall, a really great from the country that has the best rum (to me)

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