This single barrel of Jamaican rum is from the Long Pond Distillery. It was aged for 15 years in an ex-bourbon barrel and bottled for The Whisky Agency.
ABV: 49.3%
Nose: Pineapple, Vanilla Chai, Nutmeg, Black Pepper, Cement Glue, faint pencil eraser,
Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel, Pineapple, Guava, Nutmeg, Vanilla Chia, Cement Glue, Toasted Coconut,
Finish: Medium length finish, Pineapple, Guava, Vanilla Chai, Cement Glue, Lemon Zest, Toasted Coconut
Rating: 6/10
A very good offering form Long Pond. Good tropical fruits, spices, and well managed oak. There is that underlying overly ripe fruit note throughout which makes this what I want in a typical Jamaican rum. Its not over the top crazy in terms of Hogo, but in a nice balanced spot.
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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