Where the cognac edition seeks elegance, this sister goes the opposite way: casks from a peated Islay whisky lend Dominican rum a layer of Scottish smoke.
Expert Description
Patridom XO Islay Cask Finish is a Dominican Republic Rum-based Spirit Drink, distilled from fresh sugar cane juice and molasses on column stills, tropically aged 12 to 15 years and finished in casks from peated Islay whisky, bottled at 44% with no chill filtration.
This edition of the Patridom XO range takes the house's classic solera-inspired blend and lets it rest in casks that previously held peated whisky from Islay in Scotland. The extra process lends the rum a pronounced smoky character unusual in the Dominican rum tradition, and the result is a complex crossover between two spirits traditions. The bottle was filled in August 2022 in 1,886 copies.
The result is a sweet, lightly smoky rum, where coffee and soapy tones meet a gentle spiciness.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Soapy and floral at first, with smoke and coffee developing after a while.
Palate
Lightly smoky, sweet and fruity with a delicate spiciness.
Finish
Medium length with lingering smoke and a hint of spice.
Specifications
Name: Patridom XO Islay Cask Finish
Distillery: Alcoholes Finos Dominicanos
Region/Country: Dominican Republic
Type: Rum-based Spirit Drink
Age: 12-15 Years
ABV: 44%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill Filtered: Yes
Cask Type: Finished in peated Islay whisky casks
Bottled: August 2022
Number of Bottles: 1886
Serving Suggestion: Neat for exploration or over ice
Flavour Profile
Smoky · Sweet · Complex · Spiced · Unusual
Did You Know?
The combination of Dominican rum and peated Islay whisky casks is rare, since most rum cask finishes use sherry, port or bourbon casks, making Patridom XO Islay Cask Finish one of the more unusual experiments in the category.
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