This is a single cask of rum from Privateer, the American distillery mainly focused on rum located in Ipswich Massachusetts. This rum, made from molasses, was distilled on a column still, put into New American Oak, then aged for 5 years and 1 month before being bottled at cask strength with no additives.
ABV: 57.4%
Nose:Vanilla Cream, Black Pepper, Toffee, Raspberry, Toasted Coconut.
Palate: Medium Mouthfeel, Vanilla Cream, Espresso, Raspberry, toasted coconut, nutmeg, black tea.
Finish: Medium length finish, black pepper, oak structure, toffee, dark chocolate.
Rating: 6/10
Nice spice, good fruits and oak structure. A very good offering from Privateer, though this particular cask does trend in the hotter and oakier side of the spectrum. Perhaps a bit of water is needed. But overall another solid showing from one of the best American rum distilleries.
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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