Rom De Luxe Wild Series Rum No 26 Jamaica is a molasses rum produced by Long Pond, a historic distillery founded in 1753 in Trelawny. The distillery is well known for its extremely tasty and funky rums.
The rum benefited from a long fermentation period, before being distilled in 2005 in the iron still from the former Vale Royal Wedderburn distillery. It thus bears the VRW mark, which designates a level of 150 to 250 grams of ester per hectoliter of pure alcohol at the still outlet. It was then aged for 16 years in ex-bourbon American oak casks, entirely in a continental climate.
In April 2022, 271 bottles were produced from this cask, numbered 6. This is a brut de fût bottling, i.e. without the addition of water.
Nico's tasting notes
This Jamaican's characterful nose is designed for connoisseurs well-versed in the art. It is a paroxysm of the full-bodied side of the English tradition, with rather hard, oxidized spices and nuts, as well as wood tinged with mineral and metallic nuances.
Aeration quickly relaxes the rum, which, while retaining its character, becomes increasingly gourmand and pastry-like. The woody cocoa patina is encrusted with caramel, molasses and nuts, like a chocolate spread on steroids.
On the palate, a fiery syrup of spices, prunes, caramel and nuts spills out onto the palate, taking a firm hold. It's a furious indulgence that this rum offers, which has lost its full-bodied character to give way to a formidable concentration. The oak spreads vanilla, toffee and coconut, all enhanced by a hint of resinous tannins.
The finish is pastry-like, with a long stretch of raisins, guava, pits and almonds.
"Quite a character, with a tough exterior that hides an unbridled generosity...".
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