J. Gow Distillery 5yr 2017 “Hidden Depths Volume II”

Review #1105; Rum #431

J Gow is a Scotland distillery that is located on Lamb Holm. The rum is distilled from imported molasses, fermented for 5-14 days and distilled two times. This particular bottling was aged for 5 years in an ex bere whisky/OWC oak cask before being bottled at cask strength with no additives.


Distillery: J. Gow

Bottler: J. Gow

Region: Scotland

ABV: 51.2%

Cask: ex bere whisky/OWC Oak

Price: £69.99


Nose:  Slight lime, Apricot, slight bread

Palate: Thin mouthfeel, orange peel, apricot, slight lime, peppery

Finish: Medium length finish, orange peel, peppery, apricot, lime

Rating: 5/10

This is a fine rum. The fruits are pretty nice and the dash of pepper adds a little something to it. I feel as though the cask does the heavy lifting here but I am alright with that as it is an enjoyable flavor profile.  The only downfall for me here really is that the flavors are a bit limited and the mouthfeel comes across a touch on the thin side despite the proof.

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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