J Gow Culverin unaged

Review #1087; Rum #414

This rum was distilled at the J Gow distillery in Scotland. This marque of molasses based rum was fermented to 9% over 5 days, distilled to 85% in a single pass, then diluted to 50 % with no additives or ageing.

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Distillery: J Gow

Bottler: J Gow

Region: Scotland

ABV: 50%

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Nose:  Brine, touch of vanilla, bit of orange.

Palate: Medium mouthfeel, lemon, bit of orange, brine.

Finish: Short finish, lemon, orange, vanilla.

Rating: 4/10

I can appreciate that a distiller in Scotland is trying their hand at making rum. However this falls a bit flat for me. The flavors even at this higher proof don’t really wow or punch in heavily.

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