Review #685; Rum #147: Privateer Queen’s Share Barrel P308

This rum from New England distiller Privateer is part of their Queens Share line where they take the richest cuts of distillation, collect them, and redistill them as a single batch, single barrel expression known as the Queen’s share. This cask was selected by PM Spirits for the New York market, aged for 3 years in an ex-rum cask before being bottled at cask strength with no additives.

ABV: 56.5%

Nose: Toasted Coconut, Slight Cinnamon, Black Pepper, Lemon Zest, slight vanilla

Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel, Toasted Coconut, black pepper, Lemon Zest, toffee

Finish: Medium length finish, Toasted Coconut, caramelized brown sugar, lemon zest, allspice, cinnamon.

Rating: 6/10

This is a very good rum from Privateer, which is something I’ve come to expect. Great baking spics, some sweet and savory thrown in as well make this like a baked good in a glass. It doesn’t lean too sweet or savory and walks that line very well. Privateer knows how to make some very good rum and it shows once again in this queens share offering.

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