Burdekin Distillery Vintage Cane Spirit (700ml)

Essentially the same product as Burdekin's Blanc, only it's aged for between three months and two years in Pedro Ximénez barrels. A wonderful new addition to the Australian rum scene, achieving a beautiful integration of wine and spirit, at first vibrant and dry, then rich and lingering as the sweet sherry introduces flavours of dried fig, fading with chilli infused dark chocolate and delicate vanillas. Elegant, super pure and stylistically Cuban, best tasted uncut. 40% Alc./Vol. Zero additives.

Other reviews... Burdekin Vintage Cane is a fascinating product that is unlike anything else. Distilled from fresh-pressed cane juice, this bright, grassy and complex spirit has then been matured in Spanish Pedro Ximenex sherry barrels for around 18 months, the combination of that light, dry spirit with juicy, sweet sherry creating something truly unique in the world of rum and certainly a first for Australia. All the rich, dark fruit of PX is immediately present on the nose, along with the powerful funk of fermented tropical fruit. It’s a fun combination and, if not exactly subtle, the two elements match each other’s intensity nicely. There’s also a turpentine note that some will find confronting but as a lover of big, bold rums I don’t mind. On the palate, sweet Vietnamese coffee and rich, dark oak combine to give this by far the most powerful texture and long finish of the Burdekin range. 95 points - Fred Siggins, winecompanion.com.au

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