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Rum & Cachaca

Supplying rums from all corners of the Carribean, Nicks Wine Merchants cover the islands and the South American mainland as well as lesser known countries. We also source rare stocks from closed or demolished distilleries. Limited edition collectables like Bundaberg rum releases and new expressions from Australia and beyond are included in the mix. In short, welcome to the largest online Rum selection in Australia! Subscribe to our Spirits and Liqueurs Email Newsletter to keep up to date with new arrivals, tastings, special rum offers and more.

    Doorly's 12 Year Old Rum (700ml)
    BARBADOS
    $130. 00
    Bottle
    $1560.00 Dozen
    ABV: 43%
    Launched in 2015, Doorly's 12 Year Old is considered by many to be the new top of the line for the brand. Previously exclusive to the Foursquare distillery 'cellar door' in Barbados, like others in the range, it comes in that classic bulbed, stumpy bottle featuring a bird on the label, this time it's a Spinx Macaw - thought to be extinct. The rum is a combination of pot and column still rums, approximately 90% of which was aged for twelve years in x Bourbon barrels, with the remainder matured for twelve years in Madeira casks before being blended together. The consensus is it's another solid result from the talented Richard Searle - the only downside being the ABV could have been a little higher.

    Other reviews... In the bottle, the Doorly’s 12 has an inviting dark mahogany hue. The nose is subtle, primarily vanilla and oak. Much like the first sip of a fine Scotch, the Doorly’s 12 immediately lets you know you’re tasting something exceptional. Oak, vanilla, fruit, and spice are in ideal harmony -- all present but none dominating, and the finish lingers for quite a while. The finish is pleasing, dry and free of any sugar like you may find in many “premium” rums at a much higher price. The flavors continue to evolve the longer it spends breathing, so take your time with it. This is a rum that you’ll want to enjoy neat while pondering how you might sneak it into a fancy whiskey tasting lineup to see who you can fool. The only “complaint” is that this should be at a slightly higher proof." 90 points - distiller.com

    What I like about Doorly’s 12 is that it is noticeably different to Rum Sixty Six. It is slightly drier, more oaked and not as sweet as that rum or the Port Cask Finish. It also should be noted the [fair] price of these rums.... If you are fan of Bajan style rum, then for me any offering from the Foursquare Distillery is well worth investing in. They simply do not make bad rum. This rum offers all the complexity a good aged rum should offer to the sipper. As usual it is expertly blended and it shows yet again that rum can be produced, which is “smooth” and doesn’t exhibit any notably strong alcohol notes, without loading it with sugar and other additives. 4.5 stars - thefatrumpirate.com

    4.5 Stars - diffordsguide.com

    2010 Adelphi Diamond Single Cask 13 Year Old Cask Strength Guyana Rum (700ml)
    GUYANA
    $230. 00
    Bottle
    $2760.00 Dozen
    ABV: 61.3%

    An all-natural expression from the famous Guyanese producer, The Diamond Distillery, also known as Demerara Distillers Ltd. They're the same company responsible for the stunning El Dorado range. It's believed that this was made using the Port Mourant wooden pot still before maturing in x-Bourbon casks and bottling in 2023 at 61.3% Alc./Vol. The outturn was 241 bottles. Non chill filtered.

    Admiral Rodney HMS Formidable St. Lucia Rum (700ml)
    SAINT LUCIA
    $169. 99
    Bottle
    $2039.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    There are now three regular editions of Admiral Rodney available (from youngest to oldest) – HMS Princessa, HMS Royal Oak and this, named after the HMS Formidable, Admiral Rodney’s flagship in the famous Battle of the Saints. Formidable was in the center of the British fleet and took advantage of a sudden change of wind to “break the line” and sail into the French fleet unleashing her 98 guns on Admiral de Grasse’s ships.

    While all the rums in the series are column distilled, this edition contains rums sourced exclusively from the lowest portion of the Coffey still resulting in a much heavier and more flavoursome rum - "certainly more characterful than most column distilled rums could ever hope to be", according to thefatrumpirate.com. Aged for 9-12 years in x-Bourbon casks and expertly blended, it promises honeyed raisin fruit, spices and vanilla in a complex palate of luscious sweet dried fruits. 40% Alc./Vol.

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    Admiral Rodney HMS Royal Oak St. Lucia Rum (700ml)
    Castries, SAINT LUCIA
    $140. 00
    Bottle
    $1680.00 Dozen
    ABV: 40%
    St Lucia Distillers Group of Companies is a small rum distillery situated in the scenically beautiful and agriculturally rich valley of Roseau on the Caribbean island of St Lucia. A passionate team of distillers and blenders work together to produce a range of over 25 rum and rum-related products, many of which have won honours at international competitions.

    A 100% column distilled spirit , this is matured in American oak casks (x Jim Beam, Jack Daniels and Buffalo Trace) and blended from material aged 10-12 years. Named after Lord George Rodney, the man responsible for vanquishing the French fleet at the battle of Saints on April the 12th 1782 .

    Tasting note: Bright copper colour gleams in the glass. Some minor sediment evident. Evokes aromas of café-crème, molasses-drizzled pancakes, dried mango, cinnamon and vanilla. Silky and graceful on the palate; a delicious harmony of honey and grated chocolate flavours delivered with a flourish of cinnamon warmth. Finishes gently spicy, vanilla-heavy yet not overly sweet. Classic lighter bodied rum for easy drinking and all-purpose mixing. 40% Alc./Vol.
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    Angostura 7 Year Old Rum (700ml)
    TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
    $73. 99
    Bottle
    $887.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    The five and seven year old represent the value stakes in an all-rounded line-up. Initially designed to be utilized in classic mixers and cocktails, they unexpectedly possess excellent balance and luscious textures associated higher end sprits, making them easily enjoyed as a standalone sippers. The '7 year old' is aged a minimum seven years, matured in first-fill American oak casks, and is the primary reason for its darker hue. Stylistically, this pocesses richer and more assertive flavours when compared to its younger sibling and 1919 expression.

    Tasting note: Copper gold with pale gold hue. Moderate aromas of golden syrup, dates and honeycombe. Medium bodied palate offers flavours of coffee creme, honeycombe and spice with a touch of sarsaparilla. Excellent balance. Long aftertaste of liquorice allsorts followed by a drying cedar / honeycombe end note. 40% Alc./Vol.



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    Angostura Reserva White Rum (700ml)
    TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
    $59. 99
    Bottle
    $719.88 Dozen
    ABV: 37.5%

    A blend of light and heavy rums, matured for up to three years in American oak casks until finally filtered through that old distiller favourite, charcoal! This acts as a filter, stripping an aged Rum of its colour and impurities. The end result is soft, full-bodied and highly mixable white Rum that only compliments an already excellent range of value offerings from Angostura.

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    Angostura 5 Year Old Rum (700ml)
    TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
    $63. 99
    Bottle
    $767.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    The five and seven year old represent the value stakes in an all-rounded Angostura line-up. Initially designed to be utilized in classic mixers and cocktails, they unexpectedly possess excellent balance and luscious textures associated higher end sprits, making them easily enjoyed as a standalone sippers. Comprised of blended rums of five to eight years old, the '5 year old' is the lively expression in a midst of smooth operators, offering elements of fruitiness and ultimately versatility.

    Tasting note: Straw colour with pale gold hue. The nose is at first subdued, but as the glass warms, mouthwatering aromas of dried coconut, raisins and brown sugar are released. The palate is sensual with superb balance and an almost creamy mouhtfeel, offering flavours of cola, liquorice allsorts, spice and pistachio nuts. Cedary oak aftertaste begins to dry, with subtle vanilla and brandy cream fade that lasts long in the mouth. Delicious! 40% Alc./Vol.



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    Angostura 1919 Deluxe Aged Blend Premium Gold Rum (700ml)
    TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
    $84. 99
    Bottle
    $1019.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    By the turn of the century Angostura had ventured into the rum market, at first just in bottling bulk rum from other distillers. After years of intensive research into fermentation and distillation processes, the Company installed a state-of-the-art distillery in 1945 heralding its entry into the production of rum on a major scale. By the end of 1960, the Company had extended distribution of its products to over 140 countries across the world, becoming well known internationally for its high quality rums in addition to the now world famous Angostura aromatic bitters. This is a marvelous anejo (aged) rum made from a blend of light and heavy molasses-based rums aged in charred American oak bourbon barrels. Angostura 1919 rum possesses a rich, golden-amber hue with excellent clarity. The rum exudes a complex bouquet brimming over with aromas of cocoa, molasses, caramel and vanilla. It is remarkably soft and well rounded as the rum glides over the plate without a hint of harshness or biting edge. Within moments it opens up, revealing a generous and long-lasting array of toasty flavours.

    Tasting note: Pale gold with pale straw hue. The moderately aromatic nose delivers a complex sniff with very ripe banana, brown sugar and honeycomb first evident followed by some heavier undertones of molasses, dark chocolate and liquorice strap. Luxurious palate entry kicks off a silky, off dry flavour wave of spice, boiled lollies, honeycomb and toasty oak. Superb balance. Long, subtle aftertaste of vanilla bean, dates and mocha. 

    Other reviews... Rich old gold color. Sweet caramel, vanilla, coconut cream pie and mild phenolic aromas. A soft round entry leads to an off-dry medium-bodied palate with caramel, dark roasted nuts, peppery spice, and smoky flavors. Finishes with a long, sweet , toffee, nut, and brown spice fade with a deft touch of smoky woodiness. A smooth, elegant, lightly-styled sipping rum. 40% Alc./Vol. 
    International Review of Spirits Award: Gold Medal
    RATED: 91 points (Exceptional) -  www.tastings.com

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    Appleton Estate Nassau Valley Casks 21 Year Old Rum (700ml)
    JAMAICA
    $240. 00
    Bottle
    $2880.00 Dozen
    ABV: 43%

    This is the new version of the 21 year old classic from Appleton, arriving in an updated bottle and box presentation. First launched in 1996 and named after the heart of Jamaica, the Nassau Valley, the reimagined expression reveals "...a floral scent that develops into a unique mature nutty bouquet, with notes of vanilla, orange peel, nutmeg, almond, coffee and cocoa for a long, dry and luscious finish."

    The blend of rare and hand-selected pot and column still rums have all been tropically aged for a minimum of 21 years. Jamaica’s Nassau Valley, 400 ft above sea level, surrounded by limestone hills ranging up to 2,000 ft, provides beautifully filtered waters to the Estate-harvested cane.

    “Jamaica is a place unlike anywhere else in the world,” notes Master Blender, Joy Spence. “With Appleton Estate 21 Year Old Nassau Valley Casks, we wanted to celebrate our home in an elevated, modern way with a new sleek, sophisticated version...”

    Rooted in traditions that go past the American Revolution, not much has changed at Appleton since the 18th century: water is still sourced from a spring on the estate, small batch pot distillation remains the norm, done on-site using a proprietary yeast strain propagated from the estate-grown cane. The estate's versatile blends have been quietly changing the perception of rum, with homes and bars across the country embracing the rum renaissance. 43% Alc./Vol.

    Appleton Estate Reserve 8 Year Old Rum (700ml)
    JAMAICA
    $79. 99
    Bottle
    $959.88 Dozen
    ABV: 43%

    Distilled, blended and bottled on the Appleton Estate since 1749, this fine Jamaican spirit is made up of a blend of aged rums born in copper pot stills and hand-selected by Master Blender, Joy Spence. The result is a full-bodied premium aged rum with a long, elegant finish. Enjoy Appleton Reserve as sipping rum or with a little water or club soda.

    Notes from the producer.,. The appearance displays a dazzling topaz/honey colour with a gold rim and impeccable purity. The bouquet emits delicate scents of brown sugar and honey in the first nosing, further aeration compels the aroma to open up as it offers up biscuity scents of molasses, holiday spice and dried red fruit. The palate entry is sweet, honeyed and satiny in texture; the mid palate offers mature, composed and melted tastes of marzipan, caramel and brown sugar. 43% Alc./Vol. .

    Appleton Estate Signature Blend Rum (700ml)
    JAMAICA
    $58. 99
    Bottle
    $707.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%
    Although the names and packaging for three of this Estate's core variants have changed, the award winning liquid inside the bottle remains the same. Appleton Estate Signature Blend is the rebranded Appleton V/X. This is a ‘blended rum’, being a combination of several rums of different styles and ages with no age statement.

    Other reviews... Coppery/tawny appearance. The alluring aroma is floral (think violets) at first, then it turns bean-like and pleasantly nutty after about five minutes. The palate entry is keenly astringent while at the midpalate point a baked nuttiness comes on strongly in bitter tastes of molasses and oak. Aftertaste is long, sap-like, sugary and dry. Superb. 40% Alc./Vol.
    90-95 points. Highly Recommended - www.wineenthusiast.com
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    Appleton Estate 12 Year Old Rum (700ml)
    JAMAICA
    $94. 99
    Bottle
    $1139.88 Dozen
    ABV: 43%
    Aged for a minimum of 12 years and distilled, blended and bottled on the Estate since 1749, Appleton 12 is generally considered a classic expression of the rum-maker's art.

    Tasting note: Beaming bright bronze copper colour. Issues powerful aromas of spiced apple, lean molasses and buttered fruit toast. Air contact adds banana confectionary, rancio and nutty, grilled corn-like notes. Ideal sweet/dry balance with the spicy, fruity, brown sugar flavours countered by hints of banana cake and fine tuned astringency. Fades with walnut fudge, oaky vanilla and understated molasses at the last. Remains a clinic on poise in the mid-tier rum category. 43% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews.... The first nosing passes find tight notes of molasses and walnut; aeration time releases bigger scents of nutmeg and spiced apple. The palate entry is wonderfully warm and spicy; at midpalate the taste turns cocoa- and vanilla-like, creamy and honeyed. Concludes creamy and delicious. 98 points - wineenthusiast.com

    "Complexity, finesse and power are apt words to describe this excellent aged Jamaican rum. The colour of this aged rum is exceptional. It has an amber hue with a reddish tone that is very lively, and it gives a greenish tint around the rim of the glass that confirms the long ageing in oak casks. This aged rum's wooded smell and taste are perfectly balanced. The aroma is intense but delicate and complex with a predominantly spicy bouquet mixed with nuts, nutmeg and a hint of orange peel. Its powerful flavour has a harmonious, mellow alcohol taste with good length and complexity." - Alain Belanger - Meilleur Sommelier Du Canada 1997.

    Classic Cocktail: The Knickerbocker
    This cocktail was adapted from Jerry Thomas's How to Mix Drinks, or The Bon Vivant's Companion (1862).

    45 ml Appleton 12 Year Old Rum
    10 ml Curacao Dry Orange
    10 ml Framboise (Raspberry) Liqueur
    20 ml Lemon Juice
    1 Lemon Wedge
    Method: Assemble all the ingredients in a mixing glass with ice, squeeze the lemon wedge and drop it in, shake well and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Note: This can also be serve over crushed ice with berries as a garnish. Variation: When raspberries are in season, omit the raspberry syrup and muddle 6 to 8 raspberries with the lemon juice and curacao in the bottom of the mixing glass. Add remaining ingredients and shake well with ice.
    Arcane Arrange Vanilles des Iles Rum (700ml)
    FRANCE
    $89. 99
    Bottle
    $1079.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    Two treasures of the Indian Ocean come together in a perfect match. The Arcane range offers a wonderful combination of freshness and delicacy complemented by a Mauritian rum base. “Vanilles des Îles” celebrates one of the emblematic fruits of Mauritius. Infused with Bourbon vanilla and magnified by the spirit, this drink evokes the island and its tropical personality. Enjoy Arcane frosted, as an aperitif or digestive. Also goes particularly well with a creme brulee! 40% Alc./Vol.

    Bacardi Carta Oro Gold Rum (700ml)
    PUERTO RICO
    $53. 99
    Bottle
    $647.88 Dozen
    ABV: 37.5%

    Rum is a spirit distilled direct from sugarcane products in sugarcane producing countries. Bacardi Gold is the premium rum from the Bacardi stable based in Peurto Rico. Unlike its Barbados counterparts, it is the world’s first refined golden rum, filtered once through charcoal for smoothness and aged in charred white oak for character. Lighter, drier and more delicate in style.

    Other reviews... Golden amber color. Dark caramel, anise cookie, and wet hay aromas. A round entry leads to a dryish medium-bodied palate with smoky caramel and peppery spice flavors. Finishes with a pithy, watery caramel fade. 37.5% alc./vol.
    International Review of Spirits Award: Bronze Medal 84 points (Recommended) - tastings.com

    Bacardi Reserva Ocho 8 Year Old Rum (700ml)
    PUERTO RICO
    $66. 99
    Bottle
    $803.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    This aged rum, we are told, was historically reserved for Don Facundo & the Bacardi family. It is a blend of Bacardi’s finest Caribbean rums, is aged at least eight years in carefully selected, small, mature oak casks , then masterfully blended to develop the rounded complexity of that only the finest aged rums attain to. Mixing Bacardi 8 year old is strictly taboo.

    Tasting Notes: Rich copper color. Sweet toffee, roasted nuts, and brown spice aromas are very sophisticated and deep. A vibrant entry leads to a supple, glycerous and lightly sweet full-bodied palate of chocolate, warm caramel, toasted nuts, and rich spices with a touch of cigar box and lacquer for complexity. Finishes with a long, smoky caramel and spice fade. Fantastic and a must for cigars.
    International Review of Spirits Award: Gold Medal
    90 points (Exceptional) - tasting note sourced from tastings.com

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    Bacardi Spiced Spirit (700ml)
    Buxtehude, GERMANY
    $54. 99
    Bottle
    $659.88 Dozen
    ABV: 35%

    Celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, Bacardi has just released its first major product innovation in 15 years. Debuted in 2011, this is Bacardi’s answer to the spiced rum category, although the spirit is merely a rum base, so can’t be classified as a rum as such.

    Targeted to a male audience, Ashley Hughes at Bacardi Lion comments, “We anticipate Bacardi Spiced will attract a new generation of male consumers to the brand, one with an irrepressible spirit for adventure.”

    Tasting note: Deep gold / burnished brass appearance. The top note of vanilla ice cream is hard to get passed so we’ll let this sit for a while. Several minutes later the bouquet has expanded to reveal... vanilla... this time over hints of melted butter. No other spices to speak of. The palate repeats the aroma, though with a less sweet delivery. Moderate concentration. Straightforward vanilla profile with almost indiscernible spirit warmth. Concludes slightly drier, with a short vanilla and brown sugar fade. One dimensional. 35% Alc./Vol.

    Bacardi White Rum (700ml)
    PUERTO RICO
    $53. 99
    Bottle
    $647.88 Dozen
    ABV: 37.5%

    Claimed to be the first refined rum, Bacardi is double filtered through charcoal for smoothness and aged in natural white oak for character. This is low on aromatics with a dry flavour and finish to suit light and fresh cocktails. 37.5% alc./vol.

    Enjoy straight or beat the blues with a “Gloom Chaser”:

    • In shaker: a teaspoon of Curacao,

    • the juice of one quarter lemon,

    • one half glass of Bacardi,

    • shake well and serve.

    The Bacardi Bat Device...
    The Bacardi Bat Device appears on every label of every product carrying the Bacardi family name. According to Family lore, it originated in 1862 when Don Facundo’s wife, Dona Amalia Lucía Victoria Moreau, suggested employing the Bat as the trademark for their new rum. Upon entering the first Bacardi distillery, Amalia noticed a colony of fruit bats living in the rafters. Bats had great significance in Dona Amalia’s world. As a lover of the arts, she knew that Cuba’s extinct native people, the Taínos, regarded bats as possessors of all cultural goods. And she knew from local lore that bats were popularly thought to bring good health, fortune and family unity.Her suggestion also was hardheaded and pragmatic. Because of the high rate of illiteracy in the 19th century, a product needed a memorable graphic logo -- a trademark -- to become identifiable and sell. Reports quickly flew across Cuba of Don Facundo’s choice new charcoal-mellowed rums: the carefully aged, rich, dark sipping rums and a miraculous new light rum that was smooth, civilized and astonishingly drinkable. But the bat mythology also helped. Word of Don Facundo’s Bat spread side-by-side with word of his smooth rums. The Bat, local storytellers attested, brought good fortune and added magical powers to his rum. Today, the Bacardi Bat is a welcome character in more than 170 countries around the world where Bacardi rum is enjoyed. Clearly, Don Facundo’s exclusive formula, proprietary charcoal-mellowing, and aging processes give Bacardi rum its superior quality and premium smoothness. But with the Bat as the trademark, the rums have continued to raise the Company’s fortunes to new heights!

    Classic Cocktail: The Daiquiri Strawberry
    The Daiquiri is a family of cocktails whose main ingredients have traditionally been rum and lime juice. There are several versions however, with some like the Strawberry Daiquiri having a texture similar to a smoothie. Originally the drink was served in a tall glass packed with cracked ice. A teaspoon of sugar was poured over the ice and the juice of one or two limes was squeezed over the sugar. Two or three ounces of rum completed the mixture. The glass was then frosted by stirring with a long-handled spoon.

     40 ml White Rum
    20 ml strawberry liqueur
    3-4 strawberries (depending on their size)
    40-60 ml lemon juice
    a cup of crushed ice

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    Beenleigh Tawny Barrel Rum (700ml)
    Queensland, AUSTRALIA
    $159. 99
    Bottle
    $1919.88 Dozen
    ABV: 46%

    Drawn from x-Galway Pipe Tawny Port barrels filled with both column and pot-distilled spirit, this soft, well-rounded rum offers aromas and flavours of molasses, peppermint rock lollies and dried fruits, dappled with hints of blueberry and drizzled with young muscat. French oak adds spice, balancing the sugars, as does some caney freshness through the cinnamon and fruit cake finish. 3000 bottles are on offer. 46% Alc./Vol. 2022 release tasted.

    Beenleigh Flood Rum Single Cask Australian Rum (700ml)
    Queensland, AUSTRALIA
    $199. 00
    Bottle
    $2388.00 Dozen
    ABV: 46%

    Sold out at the distillery, Beenleigh's award winning 'Flood Rum' is a one-off created in the aftermath of Cyclone Debbie. On March the 30th 2017, Debbie unleased her fury on Brisbane. Many homes were damaged; many had to flee. Brisbane effectively shut down. Beenleigh Distillery, located on the banks of the Albert River, is no stranger to the effects of catastrophic floods. 1887 and 1974 were the “big ones” which the Distillery withheld. But there were many more in between. On the 31st of March 2017, the flood waters broke through and flooded Beenleigh. The team had just put down a rum ferment (usually a 48-to-72-hour process). But the water rose so quickly that the pumps no longer worked, and the ferment was effectively stuck in tanks for a 6-month period before they could be repaired. Upon the recovery and operations continuing, the 127 day & 130 day fermentations were distilled and resulted in twelve ex-Bourbon American oak barrels being filled. To our knowledge, these are being sold as annual single barrel releases, hand-bottled at 46%.

    This edition, exclusively for 'The Rum Club' follows the inaugural release in 2021. It was bottled in January 2022, giving 4 years & 5 months maturation. At the time of writing, Flood Rum won its fifth Gold Medal after taking it home at the International Spirits Challenge, Australian Distilled Spirits Awards, International Wine and Spirit Competition, & San Francisco World Spirit Competition last year. Collectable. Very limited stocks.

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    Beenleigh Double Cask Rum (700ml)
    Queensland, AUSTRALIA
    $58. 99
    Bottle
    $707.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    A rum from Australia's oldest registered and operating distillery, established in 1884, blended in x-brandy vats followed by a period in x-bourbon barrels. Polished copper with gold ochre edges. Soft aromas of molasses, breakfast fruit toast and dried coconut with vanilla bean emphasised in later passes. Creamy entry leads into a rich, silky, vanilla, creme caramel, maple syrup delivery with hints of banana confectionary and dates in the aftertaste. A flavoursome dessert style with length and body. 40% Alc./Vol.

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    Black Tot Master Blender's Reserve Cask Strength Rum (700ml) - 2021 Limited Edition
    $260. 00
    Bottle
    $3120.00 Dozen
    ABV: 54.5%

    Another first class blending achievement, this time with an Australian twist.

    While comparisons with the inaugural release are inevitable, the Master Blender's Reserve is not simply a slightly older version of last year's 50th Anniversary rum, but a different composition altogether. Different countries, still types and ages have contributed with Head Blender, Oliver Chilton opting for a 'fruitier' expression. It also celebrates the 100th Anniversary of the last rum ration given to the Australian Navy after separating from the Royal Navy, although Australians serving on British ships could still receive rum - in 1921 this was also forbidden. Adding substance to the sentiment, 6.7% of the blend is from Beenleigh Distillery (ten years aged in Queensland and four years continentally).

    At its heart is the 'perpetual' base spirit (14% of last year’s 50th Anniversary release), re-casked into ex-sherry butts and blended with rums between 9 and 24 years old from Guyana, Barbados, Trinidad, Jamaica. These make up the majority of the blend. Even from a 20ml sample they come through powerfully on the nose which has a drier, well-aged Demerara-like feel, developing dense aromas of fruit cake, bush honey and zesty peel matched by nutmeg, vanilla, ginger and cinnamon. Stay with it longer and you'll discover even more. The early palate stages are a little understated - call it elegant (this is anything but an overly-sweet contemporary style). Off-dry flavours of liquorice, roast nut, coffee, brown sugar, dried banana, leather and spice dovetail into a long, fanning flourish of intense, estery complexity. That sensational late burst seems to be Chilton's signature, and it unfolds in slow motion, drawn out with molasses cake, warming cinnamon and bittersweet dark chocolate as well as hints of exotic fruits. The alcohol is less and less discernible with each sip, inverse to the stunning persistence of flavour. 6000 bottles are available globally, however Australia's allocation will be closer to several hundred. Decanted from the casks with zero added sugar and no chill filtration, for full transparency, refer to the details and ratios of the blend below. 54.5% Alc./Vol.

    The Blend

     21.1% - 11YO Trinidad Distillers, Trinidad (Column Still)

    18.5% - 10YO Trinidad Distillers, Trinidad (Column Still)

    17.7% - 10YO Foursquare, Barbados (Pot / Column Still)

    14.1% - Black Tot 50th Anniversary (Perpetual Blend)

    13.5% - 17YO Demerara Distillers, Guyana (Column Still)

    6.7% - 14YO Beenleigh, Australia (Pot Still)

    5.3% - 9YO Hampden, Jamaica (Pot Still)

    2.8% - 24YO Trinidad Distillers, Trinidad (Column Still)

    0.3% - Original Royal Navy Blend (Perpetual Blend 1800 - 1970)

    Other reviews... I'm always finding it rather moving when very altruistic distillers and master blenders accept to part with their own reserves. By the way, for the first time distinguished Master Blender Oliver Chilton has added some Australian rum to the Black Tot composition; could that be Beenleigh? Other than that, it's all a 'British' rum with Guyana, Jamaica, Barbados and Trinidad. Colour: gold. Nose: you would almost believe you could read through this one on the nose, finding the Jamaican(s), Trinidadian, Bajan… It's pretty estery, diesely, with some meatiness (bacon) and quite some liquorice and star anise, then overripe bananas and fermenting pineapples. Touches of olives, which I always find very Jamaican (although I've never checked if they were growing olives in Jamaica) and a handful of raisins. With water: gets drier, on many herbal teas and even more liquorice (sticks). Very fresh allspice mix. Mouth (neat): ultra-classic rich British-style rum, with heavy liquorice, petrol and rotting topical fruits, and a spiciness that may stem from the Australian. Just a very wild and silly guess. With water: very good, a notch lighter perhaps (Barbados?) with those raisins coming to the front and a few violet sweets in the background. But liquorice keeps running the show. Finish: rather long and quite salty. A little more pipe tobacco, molasses, prunes and raisins. Comments: excellently constructed and very 'British Navy' indeed.  Why not also do a French Marine Nationale rhum, one of these days? 87 points - whiskyfun.com

    ...The length on the finish is just right and the flavours linger for long after the liquid has evaporated. As mentioned already this is quite an intense rum so you will probably take time between each sip to savour the finish. I certainly have anyway. As is often the way my previous years bottling is long gone. So I can’t do a head to head comparison. I do know that this is definitely in the same league as the 50th Anniversary and I really have no hesitation in giving a rum as good as this full marks. Another great addition to the Black Tot cannon. Great stuff. 5 stars - thefatrumpirate.com

    Notes from the bottlers... Cinnamon sticks, cooking in brown butter, with nutmeg and cloves. Overripe mangoes and baked bananas, with dusty dark chocolate. More citrus notes build in the glass - satsumas and freshly squeezed navel oranges blend with juicy nectarine and cooked honey. In the background, a dense oily note complements the zesty flavours and merges with herbaceous notes of mint and lemon thyme. Taste: At first, a huge hit of concentrated orange and mango juice, with fresh mint and golden brown caster sugar. The sweetness evolves into milk chocolate and salted caramel, while the fruit seems to become denser, bringing in flavours of guava and passion fruit. Another sip brings orange blossom, balanced by runny honey. Finish: Clementine and mandarin make up a citrus salad, evolving with a pleasing dryness reminiscent of thyme and oregano. Right at the very end, a hint of diesel oil.

     

    • 92
    Black Tot Finest Caribbean Rum (700ml)
    Caribbean,
    $99. 99
    Bottle
    $1199.88 Dozen
    ABV: 46.2%
    Black Tot returns! Named for 'Black Tot Day' (July 31st 1970), the date the Royal Navy discontinued daily rum rations, followers of the brand will recall the 'Last Consignment'. Retailing for around 1.5K and prized by collectors and sailors, it was created with stocks of authentic British Royal Navy rum, relics of which had been stored in stone flagons at various Army and Navy bases around the UK following the abolition of the tot.

    This is the third in the Black Tot series to be released by Elixir Distillers. It's reported the team tasted twenty six different blends over two years before deciding on this particular expression. The final composition is made up of 20% Guyana unaged pot and column still rums, 35% Barbados 5 year old pot and column still rums and a 5% Jamaican pot still rum contribution, aged for three years.

    Tasting note: Dark spices, raisin cake, molasses and dark chocolate aromas follow in a medium bodied rum with fruity / caney flavours of papaya, pineapple husk and sweet spice; finishes with bittersweet dark chocolate and hints of molasses cake. Authentic Caribbean style and flavour, but traditionalists might expect more punch. 46.2% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered and bottled without additional sweeteners.

    Other reviews... Elixir Distillers have really hit this one out of the ball park. It’s an absolutely fantastic Navy style rum which easily competes with the likes of Woods 100, Pusser’s Gunpowder. It is a little less boozy at 46.2% ABV but it certainly doesn’t compromise taste wise. - thefatrumpirate.com

    Gold Medal Super Premium - 2020 - The Rum Masters (The Spirits Business)

    4.5 Stars - diffordsguide.com
    • 97
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    Black Tot The Last Consignment British Royal Naval Rum (700ml)
    West Indies,
    Reduced from $1,999.00
    $1699. 00
    Bottle
    $20388.00 Dozen
    ABV: 54.3%

    315 Years of British Naval History

    On July 31st 1970 a 300 year-old Royal Naval tradition ended at precisely 6 bells in the forenoon watch (11am) when the last rum ration was issued aboard ships of the Royal Navy - a day to be forever remembered as Black Tot Day.

    With the withdrawal of the rum ration, the Royal Navy had little use for the remaining rum stocks which were filled into wicker clad stone flagons and transferred to HM bonded warehouses where it remained undisturbed, being only broached for use on State Occasions and Royal Weddings until now.

    The precise makeup or age of the rum cannot be specified but records support that it was probably distilled in the 1950’s and was imported from the West Indies. Nevertheless, a slice of history is up for grabs, the likes of which we couldn't imagine ever being seen again!

    Tasting note: Pours a deep copper/mahogany colour with some minor sediment evident. Perfumed aromatics exude layers of molasses, brown sugar, liquorice all sorts and new leather. Entry is semi sweet and soft, building with exceptional concentration. Mid palate is off dry with a momentary burst of date and raisin, becoming dry, spicy and fruit cake like. Stunning length as the flavours repeat in waves. Finish is progressively drier as delicate, powdery tannins enter. Impeccable balance. Concludes super fine and dry with notes of charry oak, sarsaparilla and cigar box. The persistence of flavour is nothing short of remarkable as the aftertaste reverberates in the mouth for ten minutes plus. An exhilarating rum experience. 54.3% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... The Colour - Bright, yet deep mahogany cut with flashes of ruby.
    The Nose - Initial treacle notes precede dark chocolate with super-ripe black fruits, muscovado sugar and walnuts. A drop of water releases notes of black banana, liquorice root, tamarind paste with and exotic edge of balsamic.
    The Palate - Starts off thick and sweet, becoming light and oaky before a burst of cassis / creme de mures then espresso & cacao.
    The Finish - Very long with light scented wood, black fruits and cigar tobacco.
    The Strength - Remarkably, after 40 years Black Tot will be introduced at 54.3% (94.2° proof), almost exactly original issuing strength." - David Broom

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    • 85
    Brinley Gold Shipwreck Spiced Rum (750ml)
    Caribbean,
    $84. 99
    Bottle
    $1019.88 Dozen
    ABV: 36%

    Created by father-son team Robert and Zachary Brinley with their distillery based in the beautiful Carribean island of St Kitts, Brinley Shipwrecked Spiced Rum is produced utilizing 4-year old Carribean Rum and spiced with Madagascar vanilla, orange, nutmeg, clove, and other tropical spice flavors. Similar to many spiced Rums on the market, Brinley maintains this is best enjoyed as a mixing Rum, but is smooth enough to be enjoyed over ice.

    Tasting note: Presents a pale gold in the glass and opens restrained and not especially spicy at all yielding moderate scents of vanilla custard, creme caramel and iced coffee. A light silky entry leads into a light to medium bodied vanilla / mocha profile that's barely spicy, a little flaccid and short. Concludes with a very delicate warmth. Super smooth but lacks personality. 36% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... Deep amber color with an olive gray cast. Vibrant aromas of creamy vanilla, butterscotch, and frosted caramel cake follow through on a round supple entry to a fruity medium-to-full body with pure, nicely integrated cinnamon bark and nutmeg seed spiciness and a long, lightly peppery fade. Very stylish and well made. 36% Alc./Vol
    International Review of Spirits Award: Gold Medal
    RATING: 90 points (Exceptional) -
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    • 95
    British Navy Pussers Rum 151 Overproof Navy Rum (700ml)
    GUYANA
    $130. 00
    Bottle
    $1560.00 Dozen
    ABV: 75.5%

    Note: the cork is susceptible to breaking when removing the stopper from this product. You may need a cork screw to remove the remaining cork from the neck of the bottle. Have a substitute cork or stopper on standby.

    Matured for three years in first-fill Bourbon barrels and released at an eye-watering strength - as it was traditionally shipped to the Royal Navy victualling yards in Deptford, Gosport, and Devonport for blending and dilution. The nose opens with pungent Indian spices and evolves to molasses-drenched fruit cake, papaya, peel-heavy marmalade, dates, coffee beans and dark chocolate in a punchy but classic Demerara whiff that's ultimately Armagnac-like. Tasted without dilution, the flavours are intense, alcohol-charged, bittersweet, tropical, estery, resiny and complex. Tactile and almost unctuous to finish, striking a deeply satisfying balance in spite of the extreme ABV, this high-octane, gorilla of a rum guarantees to blast tropical cocktails into the stratosphere. Nothing has been added before bottling. (We recommend tasting, but not drinking it straight). 75.5% Alc./Vol.

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    British Navy Pussers Gunpowder Proof Navy Strength Rum (700ml)
    GUYANA
    $105. 00
    Bottle
    $1260.00 Dozen
    ABV: 54.5%
    A classic British Navy style, inspired by the recipe used to produce the tot given to sailors as their daily ration until Black Tot Day, 31 July 1970. The reference to Gunpowder Proof is explained by the following history snippet: Prior to the invention of the hydrometer, the Royal Navy ship’s “Pusser” shutdown claims of watering down sailors’ daily tots by dousing a bit of gunpowder in the rum and attempting to light it. If the mixture ignited, the rum was “at proof.” If it didn’t, the Pusser might find himself tossed to sea.

    Amongst x-seamen, the consensus is that Pusser's is about as close to the authentic British Royal Navy edition as you can get. A true sailor's delight! 54.5% Alc./Vol.
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    British Navy Pussers Navy Rum (700ml)
    GUYANA
    $89. 99
    Bottle
    $1079.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    Rum and the sea are inseparable, and no rum is more akin to the sea and the seaman than is British Navy Pusser’s Rum. For more than 300 years, sailors of Great Britain’s Royal Navy were issued a daily ration of rum by the Purser (corrupted to 'Pusser' by the Jack Tars). From 1655 until the traditions termination on August 1st 1970, 'Pusser’s Rum' was one of the few daily comforts afforded those early seamen of Britain's Navy as they fought across the globe to keep the Empire intact and its sea lanes open. British Navy Pusser’s Rum is the same blend of six West Indian rums as discovered during the Navy’s expeditions and served on board Their Majesties’ ships for three centuries. Today, it is still blended in accordance with the Admiralty’s exacting specifications of 1810. Pusser’s Rum was never sold or offered to the public, and if a rum connoisseur managed to acquire a tot or two, he saved it for a very special occasion.

    British Navy Pusser’s Rum is expertly blended from some of the world's finest Caribbean rums. Amongst x-seamen, the consensus is that Pusser's is about as close to the authentic British Royal Navy Rum as one can obtain. Spirit connoisseurs claim Pusser's to be more like a fine brandy than a rum, with a full, rich flavour and a rare smoothness - a true sailor's delight! This is essentially a sipping rum, however its unmistakably full, rich flavour will shine through anything you care to mix it with.

    Tasting note: [42% Alc./Vol batch tasted] Deep gold / copper colour with a gold hue. The nose is restrained at first offering woody, resinous scents, but is worth spending some time with to cajole out the complex aromas of liquorice all sorts, brown sugar, citrus zest and pine nuts. The rich, spicy palate offers flavours of clove, vanilla bean, juicy raisins, honey and nutmeg. Pure, smooth and gently warming. Long aftertaste of honeycomb, toffee and liquorice all sorts with a subtle, drying cocoa fade. A well poised dark rum - full flavoured without becoming over-sweet or fat.

    Other reviews... Deep amber color. Rubber sap, marinated vinegar, caramel taffy, ad brown spice aromas. A round entry leads to a glycerous off-dry medium-to full bodied palate with sherried brown spices, mineral spirits, roasted Brazil nuts, cedar, and toffee. Finishes with a touch of shellac, exotic peppercorn, and very spicy heat. A very hearty, traditional navy rum.
    86 points (Highly Recommended) - -tastings.com

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    Bundaberg 1961 50th Anniversary (Yellow Box) Rum (700ml)
    Bundaberg, Queensland, AUSTRALIA
    Reduced from $150.00
    $99. 99
    Bottle
    $1199.88 Dozen
    ABV: 37%

    Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product not pictured.

    Bundaberg rum has been an integral part of Australia’s heritage since 1888. Released in 2011, this commemorative edition has been matured for 1,961 days for the 'birth' of "Bundy R.Bear" as the distillery's mascot in 1961. The bear motif was introduced to imply that Bundy Rum could ward off the coldest chill. It's since gone on to become an Australian icon. Limited edition.

    Bundaberg Master Distillers Collection Solera Rum (700ml)
    Bundaberg, Queensland, AUSTRALIA
    $189. 99
    Bottle
    $2279.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    Winner: Best dark rum at the World Rum Awards 2017.

    The crowning masterpiece in the Bundaberg Master Distillers' Collection is also Bundaberg's finest and most intricate rum to date. Made using a complex solera process, it begins with their best reserves, carefully matured in selected rich Port, Bourbon and Sweet Sherry barrels and ends in a rum that can go toe to toe with premium South Americans and Carribeans. Delivering a palate that's rich in age, combined with sweetness and notes of vanilla, fruitcake, butterscotch and oak, more than a few lifetime Bundy fans have declared it the best thing the distillery has ever produced. Comes impressively packaged in a heavyweight, rectangular decanter and premium presentation box. 40% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... For All the gimmicky limited editions and well overpriced rums with little age or pedigree they have finally managed to make one good rum. I was very sceptical when finding out about the world drink awards they had won and purchased a 3 pack of their award winners directly. Containing one mdc, one small batch and the solera. The first 2 would taste fine drowned in cola like every rum they have made to date but then there is the solera. I have multiple rums at twice the price that are nowhere near as good as this. At under 200 aud a bottle this is one to stock up on. A very UN Bundy kind of rum. A smooth sipper, expertly blended no doubt, sweet molasses, vanilla and Christmas pudding. Totally unexpected. A real credit to who ever blended this. It's about as good as it gets. Around the same price as zacapa xo but this has the edge as far as $170+ soleras go. If I blind tasted this I would expect a much higher price. - rumratings.com

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    Bundaberg Master Distiller's Collection Small Batch Reserve Rum (700ml)
    Bundaberg, Queensland, AUSTRALIA
    $74. 99
    Bottle
    $899.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    Bundaberg Rum’s Master Distillers’ Collection (MDC) continues on its path of premiumisation with its latest fanciful release 'Small Batch'.

    Matured in a combination of cognac and brandy casks, an estimated 30,000 bottles will be produced each batch with the intention to remain as a permanent member in the range.

    No tasting notes available.

    Bundaberg Red Rum (700ml)
    Bundaberg, Queensland, AUSTRALIA
    $52. 99
    Bottle
    $635.88 Dozen
    ABV: 37%

    Using the ingenuity that Aussies are famous for, the Bundaberg distilling team have created an incredibly smooth rum, using a unique red gum filtration process. The rum goes through a similar double distillation and aging process as standard Bundy UP, but then goes through three separate filtration processes which create an incredibly smooth profile. This process removes some of the stronger flavour compounds which exist in the regular Bundaberg UP, and allows some of the more subtle flavours to shine through. 37% Alc./Vol.

    Bundaberg Distillers No.3 Limited Edition (2013 Release) Rum (700ml)
    Bundaberg, Queensland, AUSTRALIA
    $199. 00
    Bottle
    $2388.00 Dozen
    ABV: 43%

    Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product not pictured.

    The 'Distillers No.3' was re-released by the Bundaberg stables in 2013, just in time for their 125th Birthday. Limited Edition. Quite collectable.

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    Bundaberg Black 12 Year Old Rum (700ml)
    Bundaberg, Queensland, AUSTRALIA
    $64. 99
    Bottle
    $779.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%
    Tasting note: Polished mahogany colour offering aromas of sarsaparilla, dried raisin cake, chary oak and molasses. A silky, light to medium bodied style with dryish flavours of nutmeg, ginger beer and dried molasses followed by a tannic finish and fleeting notes of burnt raisin toast and molasses repeating in the aftertaste. Predictable rum with a slightly deadpan delivery. 40% Alc./Vol.
    Bundaberg Overproof Rum (700ml)
    Queensland, AUSTRALIA
    $76. 99
    Bottle
    $923.88 Dozen
    ABV: 57.7%

    The polar bear may seem a curious emblem to originate in Bundaberg, the heart of sunny Queenslands sugar cane country. The designer of the distinctive square Bundaberg bottle believed it was the perfect symbol for a drink that would “ward off the wickedest cold.”

    The process followed in the production of Bundy O.P. (and indeed, most rum) is an intersesting one. At the factory in Bundaberg, the sugar cane (a tall, stout, perennial grass, Saccharum officinarum) is cut up and crushed between rollers, and the juice therefrom runs off into tanks. The water in the juice is evaporated and the remainder becomes a syrup which is boiled in a vacuum container. From this operation comes sugar and an uncrystallizable mass of a deep brown colour and treacly appearance, which is molasses. This is fermented and when distilled, rum is the result.At 57.7% alc/vol. Bundy O.P. is indeed perhaps best reserved for medicinal purposes. It delivers a deep, powerful spirit hit that warms the heart and rectifies the throat. Our recommendation: Turn the heater up, wrap yourself in blankets, pour an O.P. and sweat it out!

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    Bundaberg Original Rum (700ml)
    Bundaberg, Queensland, AUSTRALIA
    $49. 99
    Bottle
    $599.88 Dozen
    ABV: 37%

    Bundaberg rum has been an integral part of Australia’s heritage since 1888, as the old Bundaberg label on the left attests to. This unique rum was born out of the canefields of Queensland. Deep gold in colour with a perfumed sweet and spicy nose. The palate differs from the Jamaican style being slightly lighter, with less evidence of oak. The bottles distinctive polar bear logo is a symbol that Bundaberg Rum can ward off the wickedest chill or flu. 37% alc./vol.

    Bundaberg 125th Anniversary Limited Edition Decanter Rum (700ml)
    Bundaberg, Queensland, AUSTRALIA
    $3999. 00
    Bottle
    $47988.00 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product not pictured.

    Widely considered to be the pinnacle of Bundaberg's limited editions with only 1888 numbered bottles released to signify the company's birth year.

    Two versions were released on November 23rd, 2013: a 125ml version set in a striking cherry wood frame, along with this exquisite 700ml crystal decanter, paired with two stunning crystal tumblers and a handcrafted walnut wooden casing. This listing will also include a second presentation case made available exclusively for retail outlets. The liquid inside is rumoured to contain rum up to 35 years old.

    An absolute must have for the complete Bundaberg collector. Only one bottle available.

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    Bundaberg 1961 50th Anniversary (Black Box) Rum (700ml)
    Bundaberg, Queensland, AUSTRALIA
    Reduced from $150.00
    $99. 99
    Bottle
    $1199.88 Dozen
    ABV: 37%

    Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product not pictured. Multiple bottles available. Every box has scuffing caused by boxes rubbing together inside their 6-pack box (see image for an example).

    Bundaberg rum has been an integral part of Australia’s heritage since 1888. Released in 2011, this commemorative edition has been matured for 1,961 days for the 'birth' of "Bundy R.Bear" as the distillery's mascot in 1961. The bear motif was introduced to imply that Bundy Rum could ward off the coldest chill. It's since gone on to become an Australian icon. Limited edition.

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    Bundaberg Original Spiced Rum (700ml)
    Bundaberg, Queensland, AUSTRALIA
    $52. 99
    Bottle
    $635.88 Dozen
    ABV: 37%

    Bundaberg's original foray into the spiced rum world. Expect the original Bundy character you've come to know with a lashing of vanilla and some subtle spice notes to round out a lovely drop. 37% Alc./Vol.

    1988 Cadenheads Green Label GMWE 20 Year Old Grenada Rum (700ml)
    GRENADA
    $240. 00
    Bottle
    $2880.00 Dozen
    ABV: 46%

    312 bottles of this venerable column distilled rum are on offer from Cadenheads, and that's about all that's known. We believe there are only four distilleries on Grenada: Renegade (the new kid on the block since 2021), Westerhall, Rivers Antoine and Clarke’s Court, the last of which was formed in 1937, operating under the umbrella of the Grenada Sugar Factory (the largest on the island), however that doesn't help to narrow it down by much. Cadenhead's notes suggest a decadent experience including flavours of “toffee, peaches in syrup, apricots, white chocolate with cashew nuts, bananas and peppercorns.” Sounds a bit like a very old single grain whisky... 46% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

    Cadenhead's Classic Rum (700ml)
    Caribbean,
    $120. 00
    Bottle
    $1440.00 Dozen
    ABV: 50%
    The firm of William Cadenhead Ltd, Wine and Spirit Merchants, was founded in 1842 and is Scotland's oldest independent bottler. The company was in the ownership of the same family until taken over by J & A Mitchell & Co.Ltd in 1972, the proprietors of Springbank distillery. Today, Cadenhead is probably the only Company in the world that holds extensive stocks of old matured-in-oak Demerara Rum (though they're also legendary for bottling excellent single cask, cask-strength, non-chill-filtered whiskies). The company places particular emphasis on the individuality of each bottling and bottle only a single cask of Rum at one time.

    This is a non chill filtered, full strength release blended from a variety of distilleries in the Caribbean.

    No tasting notes available.

    Cadenheads Green Label 18 Year Old Trinidad Rum (700ml)
    TRINIDAD
    $220. 00
    Bottle
    $2640.00 Dozen
    ABV: 46%

    Cadenhead's Green Label series are usually single-country blends, sometimes mashed together from multiple distilleries (or stills, or both), mostly from around the Caribbean and Central/South America. The labels offer less detail than the cask strength “Dated Distillation” bottlings, hence, the exact source of this rum remains undisclosed. One can only guess based on the taste as there are three distilleries on the island: Angostura, Fernandes and Trinidad Distillers. This is noteworthy for carrying a significant age statement. 672 bottles produced. 46% Alc./Vol. Non-chill filtered.

    Notes from the bottlers... “Fresh and floral with minty notes and a constant sweetness. An interesting and characterful rum that kept the panel wanting more.  Mango, herbal, mint leaves, bay leaves. Floral, peppermint, raw Manuka honey”.

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    Cadenheads Green Label 13 Year Old Jamaican Rum (700ml)
    JAMAICA
    $150. 00
    Bottle
    $1800.00 Dozen
    ABV: 46%

    There is a lighter coloured equivalent to this bottling on the market, said to come from the Long Pond Distillery. This one is much darker and distilled via a pot still instead of a column. Full flavoured, ex bourbon barrel matured and of course well aged, it's described as a solid sipper, but not super heavy on the esters. 594 bottles produced. 46% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

    Notes from the bottlers... “Nose: Orange peel, lime, vanilla, new leather belt. Palate: Beer foam, vanilla pods, kiwi skin. Finish: Tinned pears, burnt banana, pineapple juice.”

    Cadenheads BMC Epris Distillery Cask Strength 14 Year Old Brazilian Rum (700ml)
    BRAZIL
    $160. 00
    Bottle
    $1920.00 Dozen
    ABV: 45.3%
    The firm of William Cadenhead Ltd, Wine and Spirit Merchants, was founded in 1842 and is Scotland's oldest independent bottler. The company was in the ownership of the same family until taken over by J & A Mitchell & Co.Ltd in 1972, the proprietors of Springbank distillery. Today, Cadenhead is probably the only Company in the world that holds extensive stocks of old matured-in-oak Rum (though they're also legendary for bottling excellent single cask, cask-strength, non-chill-filtered whiskies). The company places particular emphasis on the individuality of each bottling and bottle only a single cask of Rum at one time.

    A rare first for our spirits collection is this Brazilian rum hailing from the Epris distillery, a large scale and modern operation near São Paolo, where they also distill for Bacardi.

    Column distilled, in Cadenhead's words expect "Very sweet, aniseed balls, shortcrust pastry and cloves, along with butterscotch and sweet chocolate. Palate: Treacle notes, molasses and then sweet fruity flavours such as mandarins and peaches. Finish: Dark chocolate, lots of liquorice intertwined with cranberries." Natural strength at a surprisingly modest 45.3% Alc./Vol.
    Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold Rum (700ml)
    JAMAICA
    $52. 99
    Bottle
    $635.88 Dozen
    ABV: 37.5%

    ‘Spiced’ is the generic name given to any rum to which a local herb or spice has been added and allowed to impart its particular flavour. The most common additives for 'spiced' rums are Cinnamon, Rosemary, Aniseed and Pepper, but often vanilla will dominate contemporary styles. In their purest form, they're an acquired taste, however the best examples are deliciously different and make a flavoursome punch.

    Other reviews... The no-nonsense bouquet opens up with marshmallow, light toffee and light honey. Early taste is sweet and molasses-centric, then at midpalate there’s a spiced honey flavor that gently guides you to the creamy, cake frosting finish. I liked this affable spiced rum when I first reviewed it 12 years ago and I still like it. Alc./Vol. 37.5% 85-89 points - wineenthusiast.com

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    Captain Morgan Private Stock Rum (1000ml)
    UNITED STATES
    $89. 99
    Bottle
    $1079.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%
    Flavoured with spices and made in a sweeter style, this is a two year old molasses based rum that offers solid value in a one litre format. By all reports a genuine crowd pleaser and ideal for mixing. 40% Alc./Vol.
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    Clairin Sonson (700ml)
    HAITI
    $99. 99
    Bottle
    $1199.88 Dozen
    ABV: 51.1%

    Tasting note:[2018 vintage 53.2% Alc./Vol. tasted] This is the fifth single estate Clairin to be released under Velier’s “Spirit of Haiti” label. 'Sonson' is named after Stephan Kalil Saoud's distillery in the village of Cabaret. Here Clairin is produced using a single traditional open fired pot still and an indigenous sugar cane variety called 'Madame Meuze'. Bottled a natural proof, the nose is unlike any other rum: intense, sweet-yet-saline with white pepper and a grassy / tropical fruit accent that continues to evolve. Reminiscent of high-grade blanco tequila, but more like young agricole. Flavours of plantain, papaya seed, dill pickle, brine and struck match. A vivid and potent cross-genre spirit that almost defies descriptors. Fabulous.

    Other reviews... Clairin Sonson is equally at home in drinks that call for unaged agricole or Cachaca – it works great in a Ti Punch and it doesn’t make a bad Daiquiri either. In terms of flavour this is my favourite Clairin thus far and aside from the finish it’s really quite excellent when you consider the rustic nature of how it is produced. Well worth seeking out. - thefatrumpirate.com

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    Clairin Communal Blend (700ml)
    HAITI
    $79. 99
    Bottle
    $959.88 Dozen
    ABV: 43%
    Aside from Agricoles, Clairins are arguably the only white rums worth worrying about. If you can't decide which one to choose, 'Communal' resolves that with a blend of four Clairins: Sajous, Vaval, Casimir and Le Rochers.

    Tasting note: Clear. Pungent, fruity-yet-fresh openings turning briney, caney, grassy, evolving white pepper, candle wax and plantain-like scents over 2-3 minutes of swirling… Silky yet concentrated. Off-dry, bready, waxy, briney flavours are perfectly balanced by an invigorating, vibrant finish hinting at prunes, raisins and late marzipan. Another brilliant Clairin that pretty much clocks the white rum flavour wheel. 43% Alc./Vol.
    • 95
    • ABV may vary
    Clairin Casimir (700ml)
    HAITI
    $99. 99
    Bottle
    $1199.88 Dozen
    ABV: 53.3%

    Clairin Casimir from the village of Barraderes uses a heirloom variety of sugar cane called "Hawaii". The fresh cane juice was distilled at the Faubert Casimir distillery before being bottled at natural strength.

    Tasting note:[2016 vintage 48.3% Alc./Vol. tasted] Clear. Some fusel / varnish notes before the bouquet evolves an appealing grassy, caney aspect. Brief exposure evokes powerful scents of fruit cake / brine becoming more fresh and grassy after 3-4 minutes in the glass. Full bodied, but nicely poised with off-dry flavours suggesting dill pickle countered by waxy, yeasty notes. Hints of rubber, then gingery warmth and grassy freshness through the aftertaste. Complex, vibrant and delicious white rum.

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