Opthimus 25 years barricas de Malt Whisky Finish Dominican Republic Rum 2022 43%

After 25 years in rum barrique, the rum is transferred to a used whisky cask. It is a rare move that gives the bottle its own distinct direction.

Expert description

Opthimus 25 Years barricas de Malt Whisky Finish is a Rum from the Dominican Republic, finished in a used Single Malt Whisky cask and bottled at 43%.

The rum is matured for at least 25 years in ex-bourbon casks, after which it is finished in a used cask from a Tomatin Single Malt Whisky, giving it a more complex and less sweet character than the classic Opthimus 25 Years. The rum won gold in the "Aged Rum Special Cask" category at the Miami Rum Festival in 2015.

Tasting notes

Nose

Honey, candied sugar, syrup, ripe fruit and a hint of malt whisky.

Palate

Marked sweetness, nougat, full-bodied and rich, with spice from the whisky cask, plus oak, mocha and chocolate.

Finish

Long and airy, with sweet spice in a lingering tail.

Region/Country: Dominican Republic
Type: Rum
Age: 25 years
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon casks, finished in Single Malt Whisky cask
EAN no.: 74668771100516
Serving suggestion: Neat, as a digestif

Flavour profile

Complex · Spiced · Sweet · Chocolate

Did you know?

The whisky cask used for the finish comes from the Scottish distillery Tomatin, making this edition of Opthimus 25 Years a rare meeting between Dominican rum tradition and Scottish whisky heritage.

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Frequently asked questions about Opthimus 25 Years Malt Whisky Finish

What is Opthimus 25 Years Malt Whisky Finish?

It is a Rum from the Dominican Republic, matured 25 years and finished in a used Single Malt Whisky cask, bottled at 43%.

What does Opthimus 25 Years Malt Whisky Finish taste like?

Full-bodied and spiced with honey, nougat, oak, mocha and chocolate, ending in a long, airy finish.

Which whisky cask is used for the finish?

The rum is finished in a used cask from the Scottish distillery Tomatin.

Has the rum won any awards?

Yes, it won gold in the "Aged Rum Special Cask" category at the Miami Rum Festival in 2015.

What sets it apart from the classic Opthimus 25 Years?

The whisky cask finish gives it a more complex and less sweet character than the original version.

How is Opthimus 25 Years Malt Whisky Finish best enjoyed?

It is best enjoyed neat as a digestif, where its complex character comes into its own.