Review #124; Rum #3: Hamilton Demerara 86 Proof

Background: This rum comes to us by way of American independent bottler Hamilton. This particular rum comes from Demerara distillers located in Guyana. This rum has been aged for a short time, had caramel coloring added to it, then bottled mainly for the bartender / cocktail market. I had this blind so keep that in mind reading my notes.

ABV: 43%

Nose: Fruity nose, Pineapple, a bit astringent, oak, citrus, tart over-ripe blueberries,

Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel. Nutmeg, Pineapple, oak, tartness, pleasant astringents, brown sugar

Finish: Short finish, tartness, grapes, pineapple that fades out fast.

This is a fine if basic offering, the pineapple notes stand out but I now this is not a plantation stiggins pineapple rum offering. The brown sugar and molasses note stand out.

Fine, if a bit overly sweet with a short finish. Not bad to have on hand but not something I think I would drink regularly

Rating: 4/10

Guess: Pineapple Rum of some sort

Reveal: HAMILTON DEMERARA 86 PROOF RUM

Well I was pretty off on my guess, but not bad for the price.

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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