This rum from the Monymusk distillery comes to us by way of WDI Marketing. This particular rum was bottled for the Japense export market. Aged for 9 years and sold in 2000, let’s see how it turned out.
ABV: 46%
Nose: Soft Tropical fruits, Pineapple, Guava, slight banana, pencil eraser, Toasted Coconut
Palate: Light mouthfeel, Pineapple, Banana, Pencil Eraser, Toasted Coconut, banana
Finish: Short finish, Pineapple, Pencil Eraser, Toasted Coconut, slight oak spice.
Rating: 5/10
Overall, this is just fine. It is a solid Jamaican rum. The esters are low here I would guess, but the tropical fruits and oak interact just well. I would guess continental ageing on this, but the Pencil Eraser notes throws it off a bit from being very good. All in all, I would be happy to drink this though it is not the most complex or challenging dram. Its one to throw in a glass and enjoy on a back porch in a nice night. I don’t have much experience with rum that came out during this time period but this is a fun foray into the 2000’s era.
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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