Rum Of Mystery Australia 7 years 2014 is a molasses rum from Queensland, Australia. It comes to us from the Beenleigh distillery, the oldest in the country, which holds distillation license no. 1. It is part of the Rum of the World collection, initiated by La Maison & Velier.
Distilled in pot stills and columns, it was aged for 5 years in bourbon casks in a tropical climate. It was then matured for a further 2 years in cognac casks in Europe.
Nico's tasting notes
On the nose, there's a greedy acidity of red fruit that's both fresh and sweet, like grenadine lengthened by redcurrant or cranberry juice. Freshness is also expressed through a slightly vegetal, finely spiced aspect.
Aeration brings out other orchard fruits, which easily blend with the freshness of the first nose. Pear and apple give a delicate, sweet juice with a hint of citrus.
On the palate, the rum is a little spicier and lighter than it appeared on the nose. A small coppery texture first grabs the taste buds, then red fruit stones cling to the palate, delivering thick black berry tannins.
The finish lingers for quite a while, thanks to a slight bitterness of citrus zest that gives this rum a little agricultural air in the length.
"A rather light expression, but very true to the Beenleigh style..."
JPK
Excellent taste, a delight