Islay Rum Barrel Aged The Original Port Ellen Geal Pure Single Rom 46%

On the whisky isle of Islay, known worldwide for its peated whisky, The Islay Rum Company has created something entirely new: the island's first and only rum distillery.

Expert Description

Islay Rum Barrel Aged Geal is a Scottish Rum from Islay, cask-aged and bottled at 46%.

The rum is distilled by The Islay Rum Company in the former Hastie's Old Lemonade Factory in Port Ellen, where distiller Ben Inglis has produced rum since 2022, inspired by traditional Caribbean fermentation and distillation methods. Production uses dunder and wild yeast in a fermentation process spanning 168 hours, followed by distillation on a double-retort pot still that produces a spirit rich in funky, flavourful congeners. This Barrel Aged edition is the cask-matured counterpart to the distillery's unaged Geal, representing a rare meeting between Islay's whisky heritage and Caribbean rum tradition.

The result is an intense, funky rum, where tropical ester character meets oak and a light, smoky undercurrent.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Tropical fruit, funky esters and a hint of oak.

Palate

Intense and complex with spice and a hint of smoke.

Finish

Long with lingering funky character.

Specifications

Name: Islay Rum Barrel Aged Geal
Distillery: The Islay Rum Company
Region/Country: Scotland (Islay)
Type: Scottish Rum
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
EAN No.: 5024720415000
Distillation Method: Double-retort Pot Still
Serving Suggestion: Neat or in a funky Tiki cocktail

Flavour Profile

Intense · Funky · Tropical · Spiced · Complex

Did You Know?

The Islay Rum Company is the island's very first rum distillery ever, on an island otherwise world-famous for its peated whisky rather than rum.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Islay Rum Barrel Aged Geal

What is Islay Rum Barrel Aged Geal?

It's a Scottish Rum from Islay, cask-aged and bottled at 46%.

What does Islay Rum Barrel Aged Geal taste like?

It smells of tropical fruit and funky esters, while the palate is intense and complex with spice and a hint of smoke.

Why is rum produced on Islay?

The Islay Rum Company is the island's first rum distillery, using Caribbean-inspired methods to create a unique meeting between Islay's whisky heritage and rum tradition.

What is dunder fermentation?

It's a traditional Caribbean method where residue from previous distillations is added to increase ester content and create a more intense, funky flavour.

What's the difference between Barrel Aged and the standard Geal?

The Barrel Aged edition has spent time in cask, while the original Geal is an unaged, clear pure single rum.

How should Islay Rum Barrel Aged Geal be enjoyed?

It works well neat or as the base of a funky Tiki cocktail, where its intense character comes through.