Review #989; Rum #329: NRJ Cambridge STC^E 12yr 2010

NRJ Cambridge STC^E 12yr 2010

This rum comes to us from the Long Pond distillery under the National Rums of Jamaica brand. This rum was distilled from molasses to the STC^E marque which denotes an ester count between 500-700. It was then aged for 12 years in the tropics before being bottled with no additives.

ABV: 57%

Nose: Bananas Foster, Cement Glue, Vanilla Cream, Grilled Pineapple, allspice, passionfruit

Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel, Cement Glue, slight gasoline, Vanilla Cream, Grilled Pineapple, Allspice, Passionfruit, Dark Chocolate, Black Tea

Finish: Long finish, Cement Glue, Slight Gasoline, Vanilla Cream, Black Pepper, Allspice, Coriander, Black Tea, passionfruit

Rating: 8/10

This is an excellent rum. The over-ripe tropical fruits are nice, there is a grilled aspect to it that I am enjoying. The spices bring a nice touch as does the slight industrial notes that are spread throughout. Its an excellent and well crafted rum, but doesn’t rise to the legendary level of some other rums I have had. But quite an excellent one, and one I am considering buying.

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