Innis & Gunn Caribbean Rum Cask Scottish Red Craft Beer 33 cl 6.8%

From whisky barrels to rum casks - Innis & Gunn continues its barrel ageing philosophy with a Scottish red ale that has journeyed through Caribbean rum casks before landing in the glass.

Expert description of Innis & Gunn Caribbean Rum Cask Scottish Red

Innis & Gunn Caribbean Rum Cask Scottish Red combines the traditional style of Scottish red ales with the unique influence of rum casks. The beer has a deep red colour, a medium body and a soft mouthfeel, offering a balance between malt sweetness and the flavours derived from ageing in rum casks.

Expect a combination of caramel and toffee-like maltiness with hints of vanilla, coconut and spice from the rum. The beer is often described as complex and lavish in its flavour profile, making it an interesting addition to Innis & Gunn's barrel aged range.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Caramel and toffee, with notes of vanilla and coconut from the rum casks.

Taste

Sweet malt and caramel, seasoned with rum-like tones of coconut and spice.

Finish

Soft and lightly sweet with lingering rum-spiced notes.

Specifications

Name: Caribbean Rum Cask Scottish Red
Brewery: Innis & Gunn
Country/Region: Edinburgh, Scotland
Beer Style: Scottish Red Ale
ABV: 6.8%
Size: 33 CL
EAN: 5060190560741
Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed at 10-12°C, pairs well with spiced food or caramel-based desserts

Flavour Profile

Caramel · Coconut · Spiced · Soft

Did You Know?

Innis & Gunn deliberately experiments with different barrel types - from whisky to rum - to give each beer in the range its own distinct character, inspired by the wine and spirits world's approach to barrel ageing.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Innis & Gunn Caribbean Rum Cask Scottish Red

What does Caribbean Rum Cask taste like?

It tastes of caramel and toffee with hints of vanilla, coconut and spice from the rum casks.

Is Caribbean Rum Cask worth it?

Yes, it offers a complex and lavish flavour profile from an acclaimed Scottish brewery at a very accessible price.

What temperature should it be served at?

10-12°C is ideal to bring out the caramel and coconut notes clearly. Choose a wide beer glass to get the most out of the aromas.

What food pairs well with Caribbean Rum Cask?

Spiced food or caramel-based desserts suit the beer's rum-inspired character.

Where does Innis & Gunn come from?

From Edinburgh, Scotland, where the brewery was founded in 2003.

How does it differ from Innis & Gunn Original?

While Original is aged on whisky barrels, this edition is aged on Caribbean rum casks, giving a sweeter, more spiced profile with coconut and vanilla tones.