Duppy Share XO is a blend of different vintages of molasses rums from Barbados. Distilled by Foursquare, these 5-year-old, 8-year-old (at 65%) and 12-year-old rums are aged in bourbon casks in the tropical climate of the Caribbean. They are then transported to England for bottling by The Westbourne Drinks Company.
The brand refers to "duppies", ghostly Caribbean spirits known for their uncontrollable love of rum. According to legend, these duppies get drunk on the rum that evaporates naturally from the barrels.
Nico's tasting notes
At first, the nose is very light, reminiscent of the baked sugar of a candy apple or even a barbapapa. This film of sugar is gradually marbled with fruity nuances, as well as distant vanilla.
Aeration lifts the veil of sugar for a while, revealing hints of caramel and molasses. Some sweet spices intrude, before the surface of the glass is once again sealed by a tangy film.
The palate is totally in line with the nose, even if we might have expected a rounder, fatter texture. Indeed, while the confectionery aspect is confirmed on the palate, the touch is rather fluid. The flavors of baked sugar and tangy fruit are there for all to see, with some citrus peel sprinkled with sweet spices.
The finish is just as fluid, with a very slight hint of smoke developing in the length.
"A rather surprising rum that shows a very light side of Barbados..."
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