Flatnöse Blended Scotch Whisky Rum Finish 43%

Rum casks and Scotch whisky have travelled together since the trading ships began running the same route both ways. Here that connection is made concrete: a lightly peated blend that has ended its life in Latin American rum casks.

The expert description

Flatnöse Rum Finish is a Blended Scotch Whisky finished in Latin American rum casks and bottled at 43% in small batch.

The base whisky is the same light, peated blend from Islay Boys that the rest of the Flatnöse family is built on. The difference lies in the closing period in rum wood, which among other things has contributed exotic demerara notes, the dark, almost molasses-like sweetness familiar from rum made on cane syrup.

The rum cask makes the whisky softer and rounder without the smoke disappearing. It is bottled without chill filtration in small batch, so the contents can vary a little from run to run.

Tasting notes

Nose

Soft and sweet with demerara sugar, a light smoky edge and a note of ripe banana.

Palate

Lively and lightly spiced with vanilla and demerara in the background, while the malt and smoke keep it from turning too sweet.

Finish

Medium and soft with syrup, spice and a final touch of smoke.

Specifications

Name: Flatnöse Rum Barrel Finish
Bottler: Islay Boys
Region/Country: Scotland
Type: Blended Scotch Whisky
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Finished in Latin American rum casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Edition: Small Batch
EAN no.: 5060406110227

Flavour profile

Sweet · Lightly smoky · Spiced · Vanilla · Soft

Did you know?

Demerara takes its name from a river in Guyana where the sugar cane grew along the banks. Today the word covers both a type of sugar and a style of rum, and it is the dark, molasses-like sweetness of that style the rum casks leave behind in the whisky.

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Frequently asked questions about Flatnöse Rum Finish

What does rum finish mean?

That after its main maturation the whisky has had a closing period in casks that previously held rum. Here they are Latin American rum casks, and they leave demerara sweetness and a softer texture.

What does it taste like?

Soft and sweet on the nose with demerara sugar and a light smoky edge, lively and lightly spiced on the palate with vanilla, and a medium finish of syrup and a final touch of smoke.

What is demerara?

Originally the name of a river in Guyana, today both a type of sugar and a style of rum. In flavour terms it means a dark, molasses-like sweetness quite unlike the brighter sweetness of a bourbon cask.

How does it differ from the standard Flatnöse blend?

The rum wood. The base whisky and the strength of 43% are the same, but the closing spell in rum casks makes this version sweeter, softer and more spiced, where the original stands drier and more peppery.

Is it very sweet?

Sweeter than the other Flatnöse releases, but not sticky. The malt and the light smoke keep the sweetness in check, and the finish dries out nicely.

Can it be used in cocktails?

Yes, and especially in drinks where you would otherwise have chosen a dark rum. The demerara notes work well alongside lime, ginger and sugar syrup.

Which glass is recommended?

A tulip-shaped glass if it is to be tasted properly, or a tumbler with ice if it is simply to be enjoyed. See our range of whisky glasses.