Rum & Cachaca

• Mhoba Bushfire South African Rum (700ml)

  SOUTH AFRICA

  $180. 00

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  $2160.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 55%

  A pure cane juice pot-distilled rum with a nod to South African culture, where Braai (large barbecues) are a custom. To grill and smoke the meats, hardwoods such as acacia found in the bush are often used. In an effort to replicate this particular flavour, Mhoba decided to mature its rum in small casks containing toasted acacia wood. The result is aptly named 'Bushfire' and comes bottled at higher strength for added oomph. 55% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

  Other reviews... Being significantly darker than other "cousins" - looks somewhat fiery - it still shares some of their general characteristics of "core Mhobas". The taste is mainly woody, (very) meaty, (strongly) smokey and overall has promised "campfire mojo". All in all, quite flavourful, specific rum, which is always a positive. The finish is very ashy and dry. I have no idea what other non-Mhoba rum to compare with. This is for sure one of the less sweet, less mainstream (sic!) Mhobas. - rumratings.com

  
  

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  Mhoba American Oak Aged South African Rum (700ml)

  SOUTH AFRICA

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  $120. 00

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  $1440.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 43%

  Producing since 2015, Mhoba continues to be a genuine hands-on operation. Even the labels are designed and printed on site. Rum boffins describe the spirit as "funky" with similarities to certain 'extreme' Jamaican styles or Rhum Agricoles. The latter would be more accurate, as the rums here are created from fresh Nkomazi cane juice grown at the estate. Distillation takes place using pot stills created by founder, Robert Greaves. This expression is initially aged in large glass bottles that also hold pieces of American oak, cut and charcoal toasted at the distillery. The liquid is then transferred to former South African whisky casks for a second ageing process that compliments the spirit with woody notes of a different kind. 43% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

  
  

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• Mhoba Select Reserve Glass Cask 60 South African Rum (700ml)

  SOUTH AFRICA

  $180. 00

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  $2160.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 60%

  Interest in Mhoba's rums is gaining momentum globally. Nestled amongst the rolling hills of the Onderberg district of Mpumalanga, founder Robert Greaves initially intended to make a South African version of Cachaca. Years of experimentation led him beyond that vision. His rums have been summed up as "...well made, unmessed-with, cask strength, and very, very original." This edition is no exception. A sugarcane juice distillation aged for more than two years in large glass demijohns, virgin American oak staves cut and charred at the distillery were included in the vessels. The liquid was then transferred from these "glass barrels" to x-South African whisky casks for a finishing period.

  Producing since 2015, Mhoba harvests the Nkomazi variety of sugar cane from a farm adjacent to the distillery. The cane is hand cut and pressed by an in-house mill. The cane juice (not molasses) is fermented in part by a local baking yeast as well as wild yeasts. Distillation is conducted with a pot still designed by Greaves. The particularity of this still is to favour a maximum reflux in order to develop heavy and aromatic distillates. 1000 bottles produced. 60% Alc./Vol.

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• Mount Gay The Port Cask Expression Cask Strength Rum (700ml)

  BARBADOS

  $399. 00

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  $4788.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 55%

  It's good to see other Caribbean producers following the lead of bottlers like Velier with unadulterated, high strength rums. Mount Gay's 'The Port Cask Expression' is the third release in the Master Blender Collection that began in 2018 with an unusual Islay whisky cask-finished rum. Once again, Trudiann Branker is behind the composition and this time she’s employed Port casks, primarily because they're rarely used at the distillery. In fact, at least one report suggests that this is the first time in Mount Gay’s long history that they’ve used Port casks for aging. Specifically, the rum is a combination of Port-aged and Port-finished liquid, distilled on a traditional column still and aged for five years in Tawny Port casks, blended with pot still rums, aged for 14 years, and then finished in Tawny Port casks for a final twelve months. The exact percentages of each aren’t specified. Apart from having nothing added, it also comes non-chill filtered for maximum flavour and mouthfeel. 6570 bottles are available globally. If you like your rum neat, this is recommended with a piece of dark chocolate. 55% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... The Port influence isn’t immediately evident on the nose. It’s rich with baking spice, some stewed orchard fruit, and plenty of classic rum esters from the pot still. As it opens, more dried red fruits emerge with a bit of marzipan in the mix, but on the whole, it’s not nearly as jammy or fruit forward as some other wine-finished rums I’ve encountered. The palate isn’t as restrained, but the Port is still not the only star of this show. The same sweet apple notes that dominated Trudiann’s first Master Blender release shine through with the Port overtaking some of the traditional vegetal sugarcane notes and injecting currants, juicy prunes, and black cherry in their stead. At cask strength, there’s still that classic Mount Gay dryness and spice, despite the syrupy and sweet Tawny addition. It’s a velvety and beautifully balanced rum that finishes as rich as it starts with the Port influence on full display in a lingering rinse of raisin and cherry juice. - drinkhacker.com

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• Mount Gay 1703 Rum (700ml)

  St. Micheal, BARBADOS

  $250. 00

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  $3000.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 43%

  Dating back to 1660, Mount Gay is one of the oldest estates in the Caribbean and certainly one of the oldest in Barbados. It was established by Dr. William Gay, thought to be a cousin of John Gay who wrote 'The Beggars Opera'. Originally called 'Mount Gilboa', the estate is located in the northern parish of Saint Lucy and was renamed in 1801. There is evidence that there was distilling equipment in the region in 1663, so rum has probably been in production at Mt. Gay since. A tattered little deed confirms that rum production on the estate was well underway in 1703.

  The 1703 old cask selection commemorates the date where first evidence of distilling took place at the Mount Gay distillery. Master blender Allen Smith, has utilized aged rums ranging from 10 to 30 years matured in former bourbon casks giving the rum a cognac-like appeal. Mount Gay’s rum is fermented in oak vats, (many distilleries now are using stainless steel to maximise productivity). The wooden vats result in a varying ferment result due to the porous nature of the oak. Many believe this imparts desired flavour compounds in the rum and other spirits alike.

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• Mount Gay Eclipse Silver White Rum (700ml)

  St. Micheal, BARBADOS

  $46. 99

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  ABV: 37.5%

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  Dating back to 1660, Mount Gay is one of the oldest estates in the Caribbean and certainly one of the oldest in Barbados. It was established by Dr. William Gay. Originally called 'Mount Gilboa', the estate is located in the northern parish of Saint Lucy and was renamed in 1801. There is evidence that there was distilling equipment in the region in 1663, so rum has probably been in production at Mt. Gay since. A tattered little deed confirms that rum production on the estate was well underway in 1703.

  Named after a total solar eclipse that occurred on Barbados in 1910. Mount Gay Eclipse Silver is distilled from both column and copper pot stills, and then triple filtered.

  Gold Medal winner at 2010 San Francisco World Spirits Competition,
  Gold Medal (Best in category) at the International Cane and Spirits Festival in 2008.

  
  
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• Mount Gay XO Limited Edition Cask Strength Rum (700ml)

  BARBADOS

  $265. 00

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  $3180.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 63%

  Weighing in at a hefty 63% ABV is this new limited edition from one of the Caribbean's top rum producers. A celebration of the 50th anniversary of the island's independence, it comes handsomely packaged in a timber presentation box, complete with booklet and notes written by master blender, Alen Smith. A blend of pot and column distilled molasses based rums, and originally released as a UK exclusive limited to 3000 bottles worldwide, we have received a tiny allocation. This rare gem has had more than one reviewer on the blogosphere summing it up as "easily the best Mount Gay rum yet." Extremely limited stocks.

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• Mount Gay XO The Peat Smoke Expression Limited Edition Rum (700ml)

  BARBADOS

  $350. 00

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  $4200.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 57%

  Mount Gay continue to push the boundaries of the rum category, with their latest expression being a meeting of two lands. Master blender, Allen Smith has combined Barbados column and pot still rums matured for eight to fifteen years in American oak barrels then finished them in casks that previously held smoky Scotch single malt for an additional six months. You get ripe banana and toasted notes typical of Mount Gay XO along side salty and smoky notes from the Islay peated whisky casks.

  Smith adds, " I have worked to capture the perfect balance of elegant rum overtones and mellow, peated whisky undertones, This one-of-a-kind blend is sure to please the most discerning of palates with its unconventional character, freshness and aromatic complexity," he explains.

  Each bottle features vintage-style labels and comes individually numbered and packaged in a handsome timber box. Adding to the allure is the fact that the rum weighs in at cask strength, so it'll pack a punch flavourwise. Just over 6000 bottles are on offer globally with Australia receiving a meagre allocation. 57% Alc./Vol.

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  Myers's Original Dark Rum (700ml)

  Kingston, JAMAICA

  $69. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  Produced since 1879, the name 'Myers' is recognised as one of the better values in full-bodied rum. Sienna Brown colour with gold ochre hue. Lovely fresh scents of peppermint candy, golden syrup and fresh liquorice strap follow in medium weight, off dry flavours of sarsaparilla, cocoa, tobacco, anise and liquorice allsorts. Solid balance and length. An all rounder with enough character to enjoy on its own. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... The initial inhalations expose a moderately spicy, black peppercorn perfume; aeration brings about flax, cooked vegetables, and brown sugar. The platform flavor is intensely cocoa-like, then at midpalate, the taste leaps into deeper cocoa/bittersweet chocolate territory before turning lean and keenly bittersweet, oily and chocolaty in the finish. 87 points - wineenthusiast.com

  Myers’s & Tonic: A good long drink. To a measure of Myers’s add a few drops of lemon juice and fill up with tonic water. Float a lemon slice.

  Myers’s Punch: 3 parts Myers’s. 1 part lemon Juice. 2 teaspoons of sugar syrup per glass. A dash of bitters per glass. Shake well and garnish with a slice of orange and a sprig of mint.

  Myers’s Pina Colada: In a blender, combine 1 part Myers’s Rum, 1 part cream of coconut (from can), 2 parts unsweetened pineapple juice. ½ cup crushed ice. Blend at low speed. Pour into goblet. Garnish with pineapple stick and cherry.

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  Myers's Original Dark Rum (1000ml)

  Kingston, JAMAICA

  $89. 99

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  $1079.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  Produced since 1879, the name 'Myers' is recognised as one of the better values in full-bodied rum. Sienna Brown colour with gold ochre hue. Lovely fresh scents of peppermint candy, golden syrup and fresh liquorice strap follow in medium weight, off dry flavours of sarsaparilla, cocoa, tobacco, anise and liquorice allsorts. Solid balance and length. An all rounder with enough character to enjoy on its own. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... The initial inhalations expose a moderately spicy, black peppercorn perfume; aeration brings about flax, cooked vegetables, and brown sugar. The platform flavor is intensely cocoa-like, then at midpalate, the taste leaps into deeper cocoa/bittersweet chocolate territory before turning lean and keenly bittersweet, oily and chocolaty in the finish. 87 points - wineenthusiast.com

  Myers’s & Tonic: A good long drink. To a measure of Myers’s add a few drops of lemon juice and fill up with tonic water. Float a lemon slice.

  Myers’s Punch: 3 parts Myers’s. 1 part lemon Juice. 2 teaspoons of sugar syrup per glass. A dash of bitters per glass. Shake well and garnish with a slice of orange and a sprig of mint.

  Myers’s Pina Colada: In a blender, combine 1 part Myers’s Rum, 1 part cream of coconut (from can), 2 parts unsweetened pineapple juice. ½ cup crushed ice. Blend at low speed. Pour into goblet. Garnish with pineapple stick and cherry.

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  Myers's Original Dark Rum (750ml)

  Kingston, JAMAICA

  $59. 99

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  $719.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  Note: This is supplied in a PET (polyethylene terephthalate) bottle instead of glass.

  Produced since 1879, the name 'Myers' is recognised as one of the better values in full-bodied rum. Sienna Brown colour with gold ochre hue. Lovely fresh scents of peppermint candy, golden syrup and fresh liquorice strap follow in medium weight, off dry flavours of sarsaparilla, cocoa, tobacco, anise and liquorice allsorts. Solid balance and length. An all rounder with enough character to enjoy on its own. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... The initial inhalations expose a moderately spicy, black peppercorn perfume; aeration brings about flax, cooked vegetables, and brown sugar. The platform flavor is intensely cocoa-like, then at midpalate, the taste leaps into deeper cocoa/bittersweet chocolate territory before turning lean and keenly bittersweet, oily and chocolaty in the finish. 87 points - wineenthusiast.com

  Myers’s & Tonic: A good long drink. To a measure of Myers’s add a few drops of lemon juice and fill up with tonic water. Float a lemon slice.

  Myers’s Punch: 3 parts Myers’s. 1 part lemon Juice. 2 teaspoons of sugar syrup per glass. A dash of bitters per glass. Shake well and garnish with a slice of orange and a sprig of mint.

  Myers’s Pina Colada: In a blender, combine 1 part Myers’s Rum, 1 part cream of coconut (from can), 2 parts unsweetened pineapple juice. ½ cup crushed ice. Blend at low speed. Pour into goblet. Garnish with pineapple stick and cherry.

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• North Star El Miguelito Rum (700ml) - Batch 1

  Caribbean,

  $84. 99

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  $1019.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 46%

  North Star Spirits has teamed up with 'The Cuban Brothers' to create 'El Miguelito' a blend of Cuban and Jamaican rums (the latter sourced from the Monymusk Distillery). Described as chocolatey and fruit-forward, it's a tiny first release of 1000 bottles. Very limited stocks. 46% Alc./Vol.

  Two decades since The Cuban Brothers’ inception, Miguelito and his sidekicks have become renowned the world over for their party-starting skills, risqué sketches, B-boy moves and funk-fuelled music. Everywhere from the Far East to South America from Brisbane to Bahrain from the Gumball rally to the F1 circuit has fallen for the Hawaiian suit-sporting crew and their outrageous X-rated antics. The band’s private party work exploded early on and hasn’t stopped since – everyone from Elton John to Robbie Williams and Richard Branson to Davina McCall have called on the Cubans to sprinkle their magic. Russian oligarchs have hired them to entertain their wives. The late Supreme Leader Kim Jong-Il flew them to North Korea to perform for his cabinet and kept them captive for days. They also hosted Noel Gallagher’s 50th birthday party after the singer declared them the best act at Glastonbury. Recently awarded Best International Act at The Scottish Music Awards Miguelito and his band of brothers continue to sell-out tours festivals and remain integral in current pop culture.

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  Nusa Cana Spiced Rum (700ml)

  $74. 99

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  $899.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 37.5%

  Tasting note: Made from rums sourced from Indonesia and Trinidad, matured in Javanese teak barrels then shipped and blended in Holland, this topaz coloured spirit offers powerful aromas and flavours of Summer fruit cup, gobstopper, clove and muted ginger. The finish adds cinnamon-pineapple, dry ginger ale, nutmeg and delicate peel freshness. Mix it in punches or Mai Tais. 37.5% Alc./Vol.

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• Old Monk The Legend Indian Rum (750ml)

  INDIA

  $69. 99

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  $839.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 42.8%

  This rather quaint, unpretentious brand is a spirits icon in its homeland. Launched in 1954, it's garnered a massive following despite little to no advertising. Indeed, word of mouth and a loyal customer base has seen it maintain its title as one of the leading dark rums in the world. The seven year old remains the most popular, with the "Supreme" & "Legend" fast gaining ground. The latter are aged for 12 years and blended with much older spirits. Beyond India, Old Monk is now widely exported - from Africa to the Middle East and now, good news for homesick Indians - a small volume of Old Monk Rum has finally made it to Australia! Described as a "Very Old Vatted" Rum, this is the pinnacle of the collection, presented in a special 'head' decanter. 42.8% Alc./Vol.

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  Old Monk 7 Year Old Indian Rum (1000ml)

  INDIA

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  $79. 99

  Bottle

  $959.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  This rather quaint, unpretentious brand is a spirits icon in its homeland. Launched in 1954, it's garnered a massive following despite little to no advertising. Indeed, word of mouth and a loyal customer base has seen it maintain its title as one of the leading dark rums in the world. Beyond India, Old Monk is now widely exported - from Africa to the Middle East and now, good news for homesick Indians - a small volume has finally made it to Australia! New one litre format. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  Old Monk The Legend Indian Rum (1000ml)

  INDIA

  $84. 99

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  $1019.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 42.8%

  This rather quaint, unpretentious brand is a spirits icon in its homeland. Launched in 1954, it's garnered a massive following despite little to no advertising. Indeed, word of mouth and a loyal customer base has seen it maintain its title as one of the leading dark rums in the world. The seven year old remains the most popular, with the "Supreme" & "Legend" fast gaining ground. The latter are aged for 12 years and blended with much older spirits. Beyond India, Old Monk is now widely exported - from Africa to the Middle East and now, good news for homesick Indians - a small volume of Old Monk Rum has finally made it to Australia!

  Described as a "Very Old Vatted" Rum, this is the pinnacle of the collection, presented in a special 'head' decanter. 42.8% Alc./Vol.

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• Old Monk 7 Year Old Indian Rum (700ml)

  INDIA

  $54. 99

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  $659.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 42.8%

  This rather quaint, unpretentious brand is a spirits icon in its homeland. Launched in 1954, it's garnered a massive following despite little to no advertising. Indeed, word of mouth and a loyal customer base has seen it maintain its title as one of the leading dark rums in the world. Beyond India, Old Monk is now widely exported - from Africa to the Middle East and now, good news for homesick Indians - a small volume has finally made it to Australia! 42.3% Alc./Vol.

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  Old Monk Supreme XXX Indian Rum (750ml)

  INDIA

  $64. 99

  Bottle

  $779.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  This rather quaint, unpretentious brand is a spirits icon in its homeland. Launched in 1954, it's garnered a massive following despite little to no advertising. Indeed, word of mouth and a loyal customer base has seen it maintain its title as one of the leading dark rums in the world. The seven year old remains the most popular, with the "Supreme" & "Legend" fast gaining ground. The latter are aged for 12 years and blended with much older spirits. Beyond India, Old Monk is now widely exported - from Africa to the Middle East and now, good news for homesick Indians - a small volume of Old Monk Rum has finally made it to Australia!

  The Supreme comes in a special bottle, in the shape of a standing monk. The top part of the monk's head is the bottle cap which doubles up as a measure. 40% Alc./Vol.

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• Origenes 18 Year Old Rum (700ml)

  PANAMA

  $150. 00

  Bottle

  $1800.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  This sought after label is another creation from rum master, Francisco 'Don Pancho' Fernandez (one of the few people in the world to be awarded the titles “Maestro Ronero” and “industry legend”). Having left Havana Club in Cuba after almost four decades of development as Director of the Cuban Beverage industry, in the 1990s, Fernandez discovered a neglected facility in Panama's Herrera region. Beneath the over-growth, a copper column still was uncovered bearing a small plaque with the inscription "Cincinnati 1922". Reportedly, ”this is the sister still to the legendary Pennsylvania Michters copper column still that produced both Michters Whiskey (in its original form in Pennsylvania) and the equally if not more well-regarded Hirsch 16 and 20 Year Old Whiskey (which was produced at Michters and bottled years after the distillery shut down).”

  Despite being near retirement age, Don Pancho considers himself in his prime, ready to create a rum with no compromises. ‘Origenes’ is the latest result from his Panamanian operation which he reinvigorated as the 'Las Cabras distillery', already described as “one of the most important and revered rum distilleries in the world.”
  The sugarcane is grown to very specific standards, hand-harvested then fermented with a yeast strain developed specifically for this rum ( Don Pancho also has a degree in microbiology).

  The middle-tier in the series is this 18 year old, described as offering aromas and flavours of honey, tea, soft cardamom, creamy vanilla, cola nut and brown spice. x Bourbon casks are used for maturation, with no additives, no colourings and no solera system. In short, rum as it should be.
  Extremely limited stocks.

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• Origenes 30 Year Old Rum (700ml)

  PANAMA

  $399. 00

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  $4788.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  Described as the best rum Don Pancho has ever made.

  This sought after label is another creation from rum master, Francisco 'Don Pancho' Fernandez (one of the few people in the world to be awarded the titles “Maestro Ronero” and “industry legend”). Having left Havana Club in Cuba after almost four decades of development as Director of the Cuban Beverage industry, in the 1990s, Fernandez discovered a neglected facility in Panama's Herrera region. Beneath the over-growth, a copper column still was uncovered bearing a small plaque with the inscription "Cincinnati 1922". Reportedly, ”this is the sister still to the legendary Pennsylvania Michters copper column still that produced both Michters Whiskey (in its original form in Pennsylvania) and the equally if not more well-regarded Hirsch 16 and 20 Year Old Whiskey (which was produced at Michters and bottled years after the distillery shut down).”

  Despite being near retirement age, Don Pancho considers himself in his prime, ready to create a rum with no compromises. ‘Origenes’ is the latest result from his Panamanian operation which he reinvigorated as the 'Las Cabras distillery', already described as “one of the most important and revered rum distilleries in the world.”
  The sugarcane is grown to very specific standards, hand-harvested then fermented with a yeast strain developed specifically for this rum ( Don Pancho also has a degree in microbiology). All the Origenes rums are dated by the age of the youngest rum in the blend. Don Pancho personally selects each barrel.

  Described as "the best rum he has ever made", the 30 year old is the high point in the range, limited to around 2000 bottles annually. It is Don Pancho's vision of what a true Luxury rum should be. In his own words: "This is not an aperitif but a digestive, drink it slowly, drink it neat. Never alone." Expect multi layered aromas and flavours of vanilla, tobacco, praline, pecan, figs and orange peel. Full bodied, textural and complex, boasting a very long warming finish, it echoes the greatest cognacs. 40% Alc./Vol.
  Extremely limited stocks.

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• Papagayo Organic Golden Spiced Rum (700ml)

  PARAGUAY

  $74. 99

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  $899.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 37.5%

  Produced in Paraguay, this is the world’s first certified Organic Spiced Rum. Created from distilled sugar cane syrup, it is finally flavoured with vanilla, ginger and a hint of chili.

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• Papalin Haiti 6 Year Old Vatted Rum (700ml)

  HAITI

  $189. 99

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  $2279.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 54.1%

  Readers who purchased the previous edition will be familiar with Luca Gargano's Papalin project, marking a return to the ancient tradition of rum blending, and with a transparency that's welcomed by rum purists. The inaugural release was a four year old, while the latest is a six year old with a twist - ex Sherry casks have been employed. The blend of seven barrels from three Clairin distilleries includes Sajous, Vaval and Casimir. Each was pot distilled and tropically aged for six years at the Port-au-Prince distillery in casks that previously held Oloroso sherry from the House of Lustau. As you'd expect from the provenance, this is a rum big on aromatics and complexity, ranging from rooty (ginger), medicinal (cough drop) and slightly camphoraceous notes through to more typical Clairin characteristics of vegetal sugar cane, toffee, curry, turmeric and cocoa. It should be blast for lovers of agricole or anyone intrigued by Caribbean styles of yesteryear. 54.1% Alc./Vol.

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  Papalin Jamaica 7 Year Old Navy Strength Vatted Rum (700ml)

  JAMAICA

  $159. 99

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  $1919.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 57.18%

  Here we have what is reported to be the first instalment in the Papalin series from Velier, capturing a middle-aged Jamaican blend at a bold Navy Strength of 57.18% ABV. While Luca Gargano is following the age-old practise of not specifying the provenance on the label, he has openly stated that the contents are from Hampden and Worthy Park, both aged at least seven years. The secret he's keeping is the ratio of the different rums used. Crafted from molasses via pot still distillation and combining estery, tropical fruit notes with funk in a vibrant, well rounded delivery, the dominance of Worthy Park is said to be notable. Both components were completely aged in their respective distilleries and bottled in June 2022. The outturn equates to 1200 bottles.

  Other reviews... "Very nice jamaican blend. Both distilleries are well noted and through the finish you’ll get also some cherry notes. Very delicious, but i’m missing the complexity/full body. Also the finish is quite “short” and not so impressive. The 57% are integrated well." - rum-x.com

  Notes from the bottlers... The nose is lively yet refined. Notes of vanilla, candied citrus fruit, nutmet, coffee and chamomile. On the palate the rum is rich and powerful. Cane sugar, salted caramel butter, pear, geranium and vegetal notes. The finish is long and rich with dandelion, lemon, vanilla, menthol, mineral and cocoa powder.

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  Penny Blue Batch 5 XO Rum (700ml)

  MAURITIUS

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  $84. 99

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  $1019.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 43.1%

  Doug McIvor and Jean-Francois Koenig at Berry Bros are delving beyond whisky and into rum. In the Penny Blue batch series, each edition is estate matured and is, by definition, rare and finite. While there is continuity in overall style to retain the rich complexity that makes this single estate rum a real expression of its Mauritian terroir, each release will come with its own personality. In Batch #005, the Medine Distillery (est 1926) has produced a bright, rich molasses based style. Matured in ex Cognac (62%), ex Whisky (30%) and ex Bourbon and ex Whisky Casks (8%), the oldest rum in the mix is 13 years old and the youngest is 7. From an outturn limited to 10290 bottles globally, it comes bottled at 43.1% without chill filtration.

  Notes from the producers... Colour: Full amber gold. Nose: Honeyed, full fruitiness and delicate spice. Palate: Bright and rich with concentrated burnt orange, passion fruit and spice. Playfully fruity, with balancing tannins and spicy outcrops.

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  Penny Blue Batch 7 XO Rum (700ml)

  MAURITIUS

  $99. 99

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  $1199.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 41.8%

  Doug McIvor and Jean-Francois Koenig at Berry Bros are delving beyond whisky and into rum. In the Penny Blue batch series, each edition is estate matured and is, by definition, rare and finite. While there is continuity in overall style to retain the rich complexity that makes this single estate rum a real expression of its Mauritian terroir, each release will come with its own personality. In Batch #007, the Medine Distillery (est 1926) has produced a fresh and balanced molasses-based style with a focus on generous fruits and smoky wood spices. Matured in whisky, sherry and cognac casks and with an outturn limited to 6000 bottles globally, it comes bottled at 41.8% without chill filtration.

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  2006 Penny Blue Single Cask Mauritian Rum (700ml)

  MAURITIUS

  Reduced from $250.00

  $199. 00

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  ABV: 45%

  Last stocks from the Australian importer at a one-off discount.

  Doug McIvor and Jean-Francois Koenig at Berry Bros are delving beyond whisky and into rum. Penny Blue Single Cask No. 28 is their latest pick - a Mauritian Rum from the Medine Distillery bottled non-chillfiltered, natural in colour and with no sugar added. 197 bottles available world wide.

  Notes from the producers... Colour: Golden dark amber. Aroma: Initial lovely fruit forward nose inarticulately tropical fruits. Wonderful vanilla & caramel notes coming through subtly creating a nose of harmony. Palate: Incredibly well balanced with an initial upfront sweetness & a lovely creamy texture. Subtle spice hints with a oak/woody influence from the ex whisky cask used to age this small batch rum. Finish: Long & lively with a sweet spicy finish. 45% Alc./Vol.

  Located off the coast of Madagascar, the island of Mauritius is a relative newcomer to the global rum scene. Sugar cane was introduced from Java during the Dutch period (1598-1710), mainly to produce an alcoholic drink. During his service in the 18th century, the French Governor, Bertrand-François Mahé de Labourdonnais, was the first to support the development of the rum industry in Mauritius. From 1810, the country became a British colony and gradually transformed itself into a plantation economy with sugarcane as the primary crop. Later, in 1852, Dr Pierre Charles François Harel saw opportunities to create quality rums on the island. Today, it's home to six distilleries and remains one of the few countries to offer both Traditional and Agricultural style rums, dark, light and spiced, the latter usually infused with the island's abundant local crops of spices and coffee.

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  Penny Blue Batch 4 XO Rum (700ml)

  MAURITIUS

  $99. 99

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  ABV: 43.3%

  Distilled in column stills and matured in ex-Whisky casks (66%) and ex-Bourbon casks (34%), the oldest rum in this blend is eleven years old.

  Tasting note: Pale golden amber colour. Deep, warming aromas of mocha, dried peach, banana cake, buttered fruit bread and cedary oak. Narrow and oaky on entry. Builds with a delicious, off-dry mid palate peak of molasses, pecan roll, cinnamon and a delayed molasses, liquorice strap and vanillan oak finish. A woody, drier-styled dark rum. 10,000 bottles. 180 only for Australia. 43.3% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... Awarded Gold Medal – Rum Masters 2015, The Spirits Business.

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  Penny Blue VSOP Single Estate Mauritian Rum (700ml)

  MAURITIUS

  Reduced from $74.99

  $69. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  Named after the world's rarest stamp, (printed in Mauritius in 1847), the Penny Blue rums are distilled from the molasses of estate-grown sugar canes and matured and bottled at the Medine Estate on Mauritius. Aiming for a new standard in affordable, quality rum, Berry Bros. & Rudd’s Spirit's Specialist, Doug McIvor, together with Jean-Francoise Koenig, Master Distiller at Medine combined their expertise to select rums at their peak maturity. Aged for a minimum of four years in a combination of cognac, whisky and bourbon casks, the VSOP continues the high quality set by the Penny Blue XO, but for a fraction of the price.

  Tasting note: Perfect polished brass colour. Can’t fault the nose in its text-book aromas of crème brulee, caramelised fruits, vanilla bean and dried mango. This slips around the tongue while never being overly sweet, then grabs you with a length and style unexpected at the price. Elegant, medium bodied flavours strike a perfect sweet-dry balance. There's light molasses, golden syrup and grilled pineapple notes as well as hints of dried mango through the finish. It's a new benchmark in value for money rum, and better still, non chill filtered. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... In a nod to the Penny Blue signature style, this rum is effortlessly smooth with orange peel notes on the palate, while delivering a natural complexity that is perfect for sipping on its own or as an accessible base for a cocktail. - Harpers' Choice

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• Phantom Spirits Midnight Flyer Champagne Cask Aged 8 Year Old Barbados Rum (500ml) - Larmandier-Bernier x The Night Flight Orchestra

  Copenhagen, DENMARK

  $89. 99

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  ABV: 44%

  The world’s first champagne barrel-aged rum. An eight year Barbados rum was laid to rest in the dark, yet decadent hollow of a Champagne barrel sourced from the biodynamic team at Larmandier-Bernier. Saturated in notes of tobacco, green mango, vanilla, toffee and burnt brown sugar, though unconventional to its core, the result is described as "a match made in heaven." 44% Alc./Vol. 600 bottles produced.

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• Phantom Spirits The Yuge Barrel Aged Covfefe Rum Blend (500ml) - People Like Us x Mikkeller x Beer Barrel Society

  Copenhagen, DENMARK

  $89. 99

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  ABV: 41.5%

  Produced and bottled in Denmark using rums sourced from El Salvador, St Croix (Mikkeller Hush Hush) & Belize, this 4-8 year old blend promises aromas and flavours of exotic fruits, plantain banana, ripe pineapple, woody vanilla, honey, roasted nuts and a boozy chocolate kick. From an outturn of 222 bottles. Please note: This rum throws a natural deposit. It is not a product fault. 41.5% Alc./Vol.

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• Phantom Spirits Coffee & Blood Orange Infused Beer Cask Aged 4 Year Old Guatemala Rum (500ml) - At The Gates x Dark Matter Coffee Mikkeller Beer Geek Vanilla Shake

  Copenhagen, DENMARK

  $89. 99

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  ABV: 43%

  This beer barrel aged Guatemalean rum was a collaboration between At The Gates, Dark Matter & Coffee Mikkeller - hence the infusions. Expect super heavy dark chocolate, roasted nuts, honey marinated baked blood orange, intensified coffee and charred wood aromas and flavours. 43% Alc./Vol. 650 bottles produced.

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• Phantom Spirits Beer Cask Aged 8 Year Old Dominican Republic Rum (500ml) - Mikkeller Beer Geek Vanilla Shake

  Copenhagen, DENMARK

  $84. 99

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  $1019.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 48%

  This young Dominican Rum is characterised by the sweeter notes common to many: vanilla and caramel. Phantom Spirits finish it on Vanilla Shake beer dishes from Mikkeller, giving it a bold mouthfeel and vanilla to the max. You also get hints of tropical fruits with lots of raisin and sweet malty flavours. 48% Alc./Vol. 1150 bottles.

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• Phantom Spirits Beer Cask Aged 8 Year Old Dominican Republic Rum (500ml) - Warpigs Brewpub Smoldering Holes Cask

  Copenhagen, DENMARK

  $89. 99

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  ABV: 45%

  An aged Dominican Rum finished in a beer barrel and aged in Denmark. This offers hints of cinnamon, raw chocolate, malt and leather on the nose followed by caramelized banana, freshly cut wood and hints of stout. 45% Alc./Vol. 1200 bottles.

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• Phantom Spirits Beer Cask Aged 8 Year Old Dominican Rum (500ml) - Omnipollo x Dugges Perpetual Anagram Blueberry Cheesecake

  Copenhagen, DENMARK

  $89. 99

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  ABV: 43%

  Phantom Spirits are a new Copenhagen based project specialising in experimental spirits including several collaborations with various spirits, beer, wine and food producers. It's led by former events and communications manager Mixen Lindberg, Den Klodsede Bjørn Vodka, and Mikkel Borg Bjergsø.

  This unusual beer barrel aged expression promises aromas and flavours of tobacco, fruit cake and leather. 43% Alc./Vol.

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• Phantom Spirits Crunchy Frog Infused 4 Year Old Guatemala Rum (500ml) - K Vintners Syrah Cask

  Copenhagen, DENMARK

  $84. 99

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  ABV: 43%

  A collaboration between Phantom Spirits and Crunchy Frog & K. Vintners. This quirky Leopard frog infused Rum was matured in an x Syrah wine barrel. Each bottle comes with a frog bone inside the bottle. On the nose you get white fruits and tropical notes, vanilla and a hint of grape while the palate offers notes of vanilla, caramel, toffee with a medium fresh, grapey finish. 600 bottles. 43% Alc./Vol.

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• Phantom Spirits Double Cask 6 Year Old Panama Rum (500ml) - Coffee Collective / Den Klodsede Bjorn Akmel Nuri Coffee Liqueur Cask

  Copenhagen,

  $89. 99

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  ABV: 43%

  Phantom Spirits are a new Copenhagen based project specialising in experimental spirits including several collaborations with various spirits, beer, wine and food producers. It's led by former events and communications manager Mixen Lindberg, Den Klodsede Bjørn Vodka, and Mikkel Borg Bjergsø.

  This 'progressive barrel aged rum', was produced with coffee liqueur and Panamanian rum. You get coffee, toasted coconut, fig leaves, and nutty aromas and flavours. There's also hints of wormwood and anise from the previous (absinthe) barrel aging. 43% Alc./Vol. 1250 bottles.

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• Phantom Spirits Cider Cask Aged 4 Year Old Guatemala Rum (500ml) - AEblerov (cider) Frankofil Tokaji

  Copenhagen,

  $89. 99

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  ABV: 43%

  Phantom Spirits offer something truly novel in this Cider barrel aged rum. Sourced from Guatemala and aged for four years, it promises sweet oak, juicy apples, burnt fruits and hints of coffee. 470 bottles produced. 43% Alc./Vol.

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  Pink Pigeon Mauritian Spiced Rum (700ml)

  MAURITIUS

  $59. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  A spiced rum made with natural Bourbon vanilla grown in the rain forests of Madagascar. The beans are matured in wooden cases for around twelve months before infusing in the rum for six months. Orchid leaves add a floral dimension while sun dried orange peel gives zest and freshness.

  Tasting note: Brilliant gold. Clearly defined aromas of vanilla cola, orange zest and chocolate cherry and a satiny, broad, sweet delivery with flavours of creamy soda, vanilla custard, pistachio ice cream, caramelised pineapple and a warming cinnamon flourish. Tasty and nuanced spiced rum for flavourful punches and cocktails. 40% Alc./Vol.

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• Plantation Black Cask Rum (700ml)

  Caribbean,

  $99. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  Stemming from the fusion of two distinguished rum legacies, Black Cask is based on pot and column still rums sourced from Barbados and Venezuela. After a period maturing in the tropics they embark on another journey, finished in toasted French oak barrels in the South-West of France. This secondary maturation bestows subtle smoky undertones harmonizing with the rum's ripe fruit and sweet spice character. The label's vibrant patterns pay homage to the fabric markets of Barbados and Venezuela. 40% Alc./Vol.

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• 2009 Plantation Australia Palo Cortado Cask Finish Single Cask Rum (700ml)

  Queensland, AUSTRALIA

  $199. 00

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  $2388.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 45.2%

  A limited edition molasses-based pot-still rum from Beenleigh Artisan Distillers in Queensland. Aged for eleven years in Bourbon wood followed by twelve months in a Ferrand cognac cask, the rum received a final four months finishing in a Palo Cortado Sherry cask. One barrel only. Australian Exclusive. 45.2% Alc./Vol.

  Notes from the producers... Nose: Fruity on pear, mandarin jam, grapefruit zest and dried apricot. Spicy notes of pepper, cloves, cinnamon, anis and pistachio with oxidative and vinous touches of the palo cortado. Palate : Well balanced between the rum, oak and the sherry on chocolate, almond, cherry, blueberry, banana, bitter orange and some elegant rose notes.

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• Plantation Stiggins' Fancy Smoky Formula Pineapple Rum (700ml)

  Caribbean,

  $99. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  The fruit of a third collaboration between Alexandre Gabriel and David Wondrich, the 'Fancy Smoky Formula' is a variation on the original Stiggins’ Fancy Pineapple rum that sees Victoria pineapple rinds infused in Plantation 3 Star, then further distilled in Copper pot stills. A second fruit infusion takes place in Plantation's Original Dark rum for three months. Both the distillate and the fruit infusion are finally blended together. The difference here is that they're finished in casks that previously contained peated single malt whisky (in this case, x-Teeling Blackpitts casks) - hence the smokey accents. The result promises to take your Daiquiris to another level, or any other rum cocktail you’d care to mix it into. If you're wondering, the name is a tribute to the fictional Reverend Stiggins whose favourite drink was “pineapple rum” in the Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... Ripe golden pineapple flavors are cheerful and unmistakable from the glass. With balanced sweetness, there is tons of fresh pineapple aroma and flavor without being syrupy. Brown sugar and baking spice notes support this rum that is an overall celebration of tropical fruit. 96 points - Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation, 2020 Ultimate Spirits Challenge.

  Notes from the producers... A rich and delicious bouquet, accented by smoky notes and aromas of tropical fruit, pineapple, citrus peel, and a touch of clove. The palate opens with a structured, pleasant sensation of ripe banana, pineapple, and spices layered in a smoky finish.

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• 2007 Plantation Australia 14 Year Old Limited Edition Rum (700ml)

  Queensland, AUSTRALIA

  $160. 00

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  $1920.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 49.3%

  Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product not pictured.
  
  Australia has been producing sugarcane eau-de-vie for nearly 150 years, earning its rightful place on the world rum map. Plantation Australia 2007’s aromatic complexity owes its personality to the particular yeasts used during fermentation. The spirit is first fermented for 12 days with Schizosaccharomyces pombe, a very rare yeast in the world of rum, and dunders. It is then followed by a three-day fermentation with Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Distilled in 2007 and aged for 13 years in ex-bourbon barrels in the cellars of Beenleigh Artisan Distillery, twenty one casks were selected for this edition by Alexandre Gabriel. Once transported to Javrezac, in the Charente region of France, the liquid was aged for an additional year in 400L Maison Ferrand French oak casks. Molasses based and pot distilled, the resulting rum lands with an ester count of 166 g/hL AA and presents an assertive personality reflecting the richness of the Australian terroir and the savoir-faire of the makers at Beenleigh. 49.3% Alc./Vol.

  Notes from Plantation... Nose : Stone fruits such as peach, apricot with hints of fresh vanilla, coconut, raisins and floral notes of iris and lilac. Palate : Cooked fruits, citrus with hints of smooth cacao. Finish : Exotic fruits with notes of vanilla and hint of wood.

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• 2002 Plantation Single Cask Trinidad 17 Year Old Rum (700ml)

  TRINIDAD

  $150. 00

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  $1800.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 48%

  This column distilled rum was produced at Trinidad Distillers Ltd, matured in bourbon barrels for 13.5 years, then another 3.5 years in Ferrand's barrels followed by an unusual twist which saw it spend its last twelve months in a Tawny Port cask.

  Notes from Plantation... Nose : Vanilla and chocolate, cocoa, winy, old cellar, molasses, spices like white pepper and cinnamon. Palate : Pastry-like yet dry with milky, chocolate, honey, coconut and nutty notes, peppery and green tones. Finale : Old Port, cocoa, pollen. 48% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... The rum is thick in the nose without being intrusive. It combines fruity notes with spice and a light caramel sweetness. Oak resonates. Wine notes are also recognizable. The nose is very successful. No alcohol. On the palate, the rum is smooth. Trinidad makes the start with tropical fruits. Not overripe. Then comes a spicy, woody barrel note with a little sharpness, which releases aromas of berries and a pleasant sweetness that dominates the finish. It is elegant without being boring. The 48% are perfectly integrated and i guess the sugar is helping on that part. The rum ends pleasantly and vanilla oak notes say goodbye from this nice rum. Plantation has created a great rum. The Tawny Port Finish blends perfectly with the Trinidad Rum. The cognac barrel is rather discreetly represented. Clear purchase recommendation, because there is something for everyone. The rum is sweet but as a rum drinker who likes it rather dry I can clearly say that it is not too sweet. - rumratings.com

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• 2000 Plantation Single Cask Jamaica 19 Year Old Rum (700ml)

  JAMAICA

  $210. 00

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  $2520.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 51.6%

  According to at least one blogger, unlike the majority of Plantation's bottlings, this one is a drier style. Molasses based and produced at Jamaica's Clarendon Distillery via a pot still, it spent 18 years in bourbon casks followed by one year in 350 litre Ferrand casks that previously contained cognac from Borderies. These casks bring added sweetness along with rancio and flower notes. For those interested in the numbers, they are: 1251 g/HL AA; Esters : 256 g/hL AA and a final ABV of 51.6%. It comes labelled with Clarendon's 'MBK' marque accordingly.

  Built in 1949, the Clarendon distillery is one of the Caribbean’s newer producers, built back in 1949 when it was running a single pot still built by Louisville, Kentucky coppersmiths, Vendome. Since 2009, it's been joined by a second, larger pot still of Indian manufacture and a modern five-column still. While National Rums of Jamaica has a 73% share, the remaining 23% is owned by their biggest customer, Diageo, who reserve the majority of Clarendon’s output for their Captain Morgan and Myers’s brands.

  Notes from Plantation... Nose : Mango, passionfruit, Mirabelle plum, jam, heady flowers as lilac and lily of the valley, brandy tones. Palate: Very intense on the fruits, from acidulated plum to ripe pineapple and banana, light bitter almond and hint of caraway. Finale : Compote, flowers, aneth.

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• 2005 Plantation Fiji 15 Year Old One-Time Limited Edition Rum (700ml)

  FIJI

  $135. 00

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  $1620.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 50.2%

  Exchanges of cultures and knowledge, innumerable tastings and passionate discussions between Alexandre Gabriel and Liam F. Costello at the Rum Co. of Fiji resulted in this limited edition. Molasses based and distilled entirely in triple column stills, it was aged for 14 years in Bourbon casks in the moderate climate of the Fiji Islands, followed by a proprietary second maturation for twelve months in Ferrand French oak barrels in Cognac. Each step of the way, both the Fiji and the French teams worked hand in hand. The final outturn was 28 casks at 50.2% Alc./Vol with an ester count of 99.1 g/hL AA.

  Notes from Plantation... Nose : Intense, it starts on a fruity and spicy profile with/ cooked apple and prune, cinnamon and hints of galangal. It then evolves on golden syrup, pear, vanilla, and nutmeg. Empty glass : Gingerbread, cocoa, and prune. Palate : Mellow, it follows the nose with fudge milk chocolate, nuts, licorice an ginger. Finish : Lingering, on allspice, golden syrup, and galangal.

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• 2011 Plantation Barbados 9 Year Old One-Time Limited Edition Rum (700ml)

  BARBADOS

  $120. 00

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  ABV: 51.1%

  Only 24 casks were made of this one-time-only rum, with a fraction of the outturn making it to Australia. A blend of column still and pot still molasses-based rums distilled in 2011 at the West Indies Rum Distillery (est.1893) on Barbados, it was filled into Bourbon casks and aged on site at Brighton Beach for four and a half years. From there it was shipped to Château de Bonbonnet in France – the home of Cognac masters Maison Ferrand – where it spent another four and a half years in their casks gaining further complexity in the cooler European climate. It was finally bottled as a 9 year old at 51.1% with an ester count of 120 g/hL AA.

  Notes from Plantation... It opens with woody and spicy notes with cinnamon, pepper and ginger, then it becomes fruitier with raisins, prune and citrus peel with hazelnut and almond in the background. Palate : Gentle at first and very fruity on raisins and walnut, it then becomes stronger and dryer with tons of chocolate, caramel, vanilla and nutmeg with some dried flowers and cooked fruits and citrus peel building up sip after sip. Finish : Long on prunes, nuts, chocolate and pepper.

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• 2003 Plantation Jamaica 17 Year Old One-Time Limited Edition Rum (700ml)

  JAMAICA

  $135. 00

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  ABV: 49.5%

  If you haven’t tried proper Jamaican rum before, then start here. This all-natural offering from Plantation promises a great example of what Jamaica does best: A high ester, high strength combination of intense fruit plus a little 'funk', rounded off by secondary notes from Ferrand's double maturation. Molasses based and produced at Jamaica's Clarendon Distillery in a Double Retort Vendome Pot Still, it was tropically aged for 16 years in 200 litre Bourbon casks followed by a twelve month period in 350 litre Ferrand x-cognac casks. The final ester count was 422 g/hL AA , with the outturn totalling 29 casks.

  Notes from Plantation... Pronounced fresh, fruity and encaustic notes mixed with passion fruit and green banana, elegant woody notes, prune, vanilla with bitter almond and fresh fig. Palate : Dry and long with mango, candied fruit, date and prune finishing on floral notes. Finish : Pepper, red berry ending on vanilla and banana flambee. A great sipping rum. 49.5% Alc./Vol.

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• Plantation Single Cask Guatemala XO Rum (700ml)

  GUATEMALA

  $125. 00

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  $1500.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 41.2%

  Other than Zacapa, Guatemalean rums are uncommon in Australia. Bottled exclusively for Proof & Co., this is one of the more novel additions to Plantation's running 'Single Cask' series. Column distilled at the Darsa Distillery from a molasses base, several years ageing in the tropics was followed by one year in a Ferrand cask, and another in a red Pineau des Charentes cask. 54 g/hL AA. 41.2% Alc./Vol.

  Notes from Plantation... Nose : Elegant and balanced profile of wood, spices and fruits, a nice mixture of caramel, black currant and vanilla / reseda. Then it evolves on green banana, pear and apricot with some waxy and flowery notes. Palate : Rich, the first sips show some varnish, pineapple and plum. The next ones are even fruitier with the apparition of sour cherry and gooseberry with delicate rose petal and ylang-ylang balanced by more earthy notes. Finish : Quite long, spicy with nutmeg, fruity on cooked apple and fresh grape and floral on hyacinth.

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