Dead Reckoning South Pacific 10 years old Muscat Cask Single Blended Rum 70 cl 47%

A double-retort pot still from the South Pacific and casks from an Australian winery in Wagga Wagga - two unusual elements that together create this rum.

Expert Description

Dead Reckoning South Pacific is a Single Blended Rum from the South Pacific, 10 years old, aged on 40-year-old Muscat casks, bottled at 47%.

The rum was distilled in the South Pacific in 1994 on a John Dore pot still with a double-retort configuration, also known as a "double thumper". The blend consists of 80% continuous-still rum and 20% pot-still rum, creating a complex base. This base was then aged on 40-year-old Muscat casks, supplied by Charles Sturt Winery in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales - casks that add a sweet, wine-toned character to the powerful rum. The release was bottled in 2022 and is limited to 1,240 bottles.

The combination of South Pacific distillation and Australian Muscat cask ageing makes this bottle an unusual crossover of two spirits traditions.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sweet Muscat grape sweetness, dried fruit and molasses.

Palate

Full-bodied and wine-toned with complexity from the blend of distillation methods.

Finish

Long and sweet.

Specifications

Name: Dead Reckoning South Pacific
Distillery: Dead Reckoning
Region/Country: South Pacific
Type: Single Blended Rum
Age: 10 years
ABV: 47%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Muscat Cask
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Bottled: 2022
Number of bottles: 1240
Serving suggestion: Neat or on ice

Flavour Profile

Wine-Toned · Sweet · Molasses · Full-Bodied

Did You Know?

The Muscat casks for this rum come from Charles Sturt Winery in Wagga Wagga, Australia, and were originally 40 years old when used to age the rum - a highly unusual source for cask-aged rum.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dead Reckoning South Pacific

What does Dead Reckoning South Pacific taste like?

It tastes full-bodied and wine-toned with sweet Muscat grape sweetness, dried fruit and molasses.

How many bottles exist?

The release is limited to 1,240 bottles.

What is a double-retort pot still?

It is a distillation setup with two extra chambers, giving a more complex distillate than a simple pot still.

What are Muscat casks?

They are casks that previously held Muscat wine from Charles Sturt Winery in Australia, used here to finish the rum.

How old is the rum?

It is 10 years old, distilled in 1994 and bottled in 2022.

How is it best enjoyed?

It can be enjoyed neat or on ice.