Review #1079; Rum #407
This is the first release from the Islay Rum Company, which was distilled at the Old Lemonade Factory in Port Ellen. This rum is distilled from molasses, fermented for 4 days, and pot distilled on a double retort pot still.
Distillery: Islay Rum Company
Bottler: Islay Rum Company
Region: Islay, Scotland
Still: Pot
ABV: 45%
Nose: Slight Brine, Peppercorn, vanilla
Palate: Medium mouthfeel, slight vanilla, brine
Finish: Short finish, slight pepper, vanilla, brine
Rating: 4/10
I’ve seen a lot of internet hype around Islay Rum Co and reading about them I can see why. Long fermentation times, dunder, etc for some of their experimental releases. For a first entry, I can see the thought as this is appealing and easy to drink. However, coming from Islay, I was not hoping for Peat but hoping for really bold flavors that stood out. This is a bit gentle and I was hoping for more flavor and oomph behind that flavor.
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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