This is a rum from American rum product Privateer, located in Ipswich Massachusetts. This molasses based rum was aged for 5 years and 3 months, with 2+ years of that time being finished in a rye whiskey barrel. It was then bottled at cask strength with no additives.
ABV: 59.2%
Nose: Toasted Coconut, Black Pepper, slight breadiness, Nutmeg, slight herbal notes
Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel, Toasted Coconut, Black Pepper, Nutmeg, Herbalness, Raspberry
Finish: Medium length finish, Black Pepper, Herbalness, Raspberry, Nutmeg
Rating: 5/10
This is just fine. It has some good solid flavors, nice Toasted Coconut and fruits, with that bit of rye spice and pop coming in. For some reason it just seems like it lacks something for me. Its well crafted and managed, but the flavors just aren’t there in a way that I find to be exceptional.
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