Blackadder never bottles its Raw Cask series with filtration or added colour, meaning every bottle comes completely unadorned, straight from cask to glass.

Expert Description

Trinidad 2011/2021 Blackadder Raw Cask 11 Year Finest Trinidad is a Trinidad Rum from a single cask, aged for 11 years and bottled at 66.4%.

The rum is bottled by Blackadder International, the family-run Scottish bottler founded in 1995 by Robin Tucek. Under the Raw Cask mark, Blackadder bottles rum and whisky straight from the cask with no filtration whatsoever, neither chill nor mechanical, and no added colouring. This means small fragments of cask char can travel into the bottle, something Blackadder itself calls "cask throwings" and uses as proof that the rum is as natural as it can be. This Trinidadian rum was distilled in 2011 and bottled in 2021 after 11 years of ageing, at a high natural cask strength of 66.4%.

The result is an intense, spiced rum, where dark fruit and molasses meet a long, burning finish with notes of pitch and oak.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Molasses, dark fruit and a light smoky tone.

Palate

Intense and spiced with pitch, dark chocolate and toasted oak.

Finish

Long and burning with lingering spice.

Specifications

Name: Trinidad 2011/2021 11 Year
Bottler: Blackadder
Region/Country: Trinidad
Type: Trinidad Rum
Age: 11 Years
ABV: 66.4%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Distilled: 2011
Bottled: 2021
EAN No.: 5055030612285
Serving Suggestion: Neat in a snifter or with plenty of water

Flavour Profile

Intense · Spiced · Smoky · Powerful · Rare

Investment Potential

Low to Medium. Blackadder's Raw Cask releases are limited single casks, which gives them a degree of rarity even though they do not come from a closed distillery.

Did You Know?

Blackadder is so proud of its completely unfiltered style that it actively highlights the visible cask fragments in the bottle as a mark of quality rather than a flaw.

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This bottle exists in exactly one place, RomDeLuxe filled it exclusively for Whisky.dk, and the label carries a wolf as a symbol of the loyalty the partnership between the two houses is built on.

Expert Description

RomDeLuxe Wild Series Rum #37 Nicaragua Bottled For Whisky.dk Single Cask is a Nicaragua Rum, distilled from molasses and aged 24 years, bottled at 61.2%.

The rum comes from one of Nicaragua's largest distilleries and is distilled on column stills, after which it was aged in ex-bourbon casks, primarily in a continental climate. RomDeLuxe selected this cask specifically for an exclusive Wild Series release, bottled directly for Whisky.dk in October 2022, making it a completely unique bottle not found at any other retailer. The label carries a wolf motif symbolising loyalty and strength, qualities that reflect both the rum's robust character and the partnership behind the bottle.

The result is a powerful, layered rum with a pronounced spiced character and a potent, lingering finish.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Black pepper and warm spices, with distinct nutmeg.

Palate

Dark chocolate and vanilla, alongside roasted nuts, pepper, tobacco and burnt oak.

Finish

Long and potent with persistent spice and a dry, woody conclusion.

Specifications

Name: RomDeLuxe Wild Series Rum #37 Nicaragua
Bottler: RomDeLuxe
Region/Country: Nicaragua
Type: Single Cask Rum
Age: 24 Years
ABV: 61.2%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Ex-bourbon cask
Cask Strength: Yes
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Distillation Method: Column distillation
Bottled: October 2022
Edition: Wild Series #37, bottled exclusively for Whisky.dk

Flavour Profile

Spiced · Chocolatey · Powerful · Potent · Layered

Investment Potential

High. As an exclusive Whisky.dk bottling of a 24-year-old single-cask rum, it's impossible to find anywhere else, making it a unique collector's item.

Did You Know?

This bottle is one of the rare RomDeLuxe releases bottled exclusively for a single retailer, meaning the entire output of this specific cask can only be found at Whisky.dk.

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The fifth chapter in Volbeat's rum story is lighter and more accessible, without compromising on character.

Expert description

Volbeat Seal The Deal Premium Solera Caribbean is a Rum, blended from selected rum primarily from the Dominican Republic and Trinidad and Tobago, bottled at 40%.

The rum is the fifth release in Danish rock band Volbeat's rum series and is lighter and more versatile than the band's previous bottlings, while retaining the soft, golden rum character the series is known for. The blend consists of both unaged rum and rum matured three to five years, column-distilled for a cleaner and more accessible style, with the aged components matured in previously used bourbon casks.

Tasting notes

Nose

Softly golden with vanilla and orange.

Palate

Round and light, with liquorice and caramel.

Finish

Soft close with lingering vanilla and a hint of orange.

Type: Rum
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon casks
Distillation method: Column still
EAN no.: 5701706062334
Serving suggestion: Neat, on the rocks or in cocktails

Flavour profile

Soft · Sweet · Light · Golden

Did you know?

Seal The Deal is the fifth rum release from Volbeat and is deliberately made lighter and more versatile than the band's previous bottlings to reach a broader audience.

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Appleton Estate Signature Blend is the gateway to one of Jamaica's most respected rum names, an accessible bottle built on generations of experience from the Nassau Valley.

Expert Description

Appleton Estate Signature Blend is a Jamaica Rum blending several aged rums, bottled at 40%.

The rum is produced at Appleton Estate in the Nassau Valley of Jamaica, where the distillery has been making rum since 1749 and is today one of the world's oldest continuously operating rum distilleries. Signature Blend brings together several years of aged rum from the distillery into a blend designed to be accessible and versatile, while retaining Appleton's characteristic Jamaican style. The bottle serves as the distillery's entry point before moving on to the more aged releases in the range.

The result is a smooth, complex rum, where spice and oak meet a light, dry finish with notes of dried orange.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Spice, oak and dried orange peel.

Palate

Smooth and complex with vanilla, spice and light fruit.

Finish

Medium length and dry with lingering oak.

Specifications

Name: Appleton Estate Signature Blend
Distillery: Appleton Estate
Region/Country: Jamaica
Type: Jamaica Rum
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN No.: 5024576189100
Serving Suggestion: Neat, over ice or in a classic rum cocktail

Flavour Profile

Smooth · Spiced · Oak-forward · Complex · Approachable

Did You Know?

Appleton Estate has distilled rum on the same site in the Nassau Valley since 1749, making it one of the oldest continuously operating rum distilleries in the world.

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Huracán is the meeting of two worlds: rum sourced from Latin America and Nyborg Destilleri's own Funen rum, united under one flag.

Expert Description

Nyborg Destilleri Huracan is a Danish Organic Rum blending Latin American rum with the distillery's own Danish rum, bottled at 43.8%.

The rum is distilled and composed by Nyborg Destilleri on the island of Funen, where organic rum sourced from Latin America is transported across the Atlantic and further matured in the distillery's own casks, blended with its own Funen-distilled, organic rum. The recipe draws on both French and Spanish rum styles as well as the cask types used, including both sherry and bourbon casks. The rum is neither coloured with caramel nor sweetened with sugar. Huracán has won several international awards, including Spirits Masters Gold, IWSC Outstanding Silver, WSA Silver and SFWSC Silver.

The result is a dry yet fruit-sweet rum, where Danish craftsmanship meets Latin American character in a well-balanced finish.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dried fruit, oak and a light sherry sweetness.

Palate

Dry yet fruit-sweet with caramel and spice.

Finish

Medium length with lingering oak.

Specifications

Name: Nyborg Destilleri Huracán
Distillery: Nyborg Destilleri
Region/Country: Denmark and Latin America
Type: Danish Organic Rum
ABV: 43.8%
Size: 70 CL
Natural Colour: Yes
Cask Type: Sherry and bourbon casks
Serving Suggestion: Neat or in a classic rum cocktail

Flavour Profile

Dry · Fruit-sweet · Oak-forward · Spiced · Balanced

Did You Know?

Huracán is among the few rums in the world uniting Latin American and Danish distillate in a single bottle, which has earned it several international awards, including Spirits Masters Gold.

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Companero Elixir Extra was born by chance at a rum festival, when someone blended two of the brand's rums together and created an instant favourite on the spot.

Expert Description

Companero Elixir Extra is a Rum Liqueur blending rum from Jamaica and Panama, bottled at 47%.

The rum is produced by 1423 Spirits under the Compañero brand and is a blend of the orange-flavoured Elixir Orange and the 12 year old Extra Añejo. The Panama portion of the blend has matured in casks seasoned with cacao, while the Jamaican rum contributes classic pot still character. The blend was born when an unknown visitor at a rum festival combined the two rums, and the result immediately became a favourite among Compañero's own staff. The release is limited to 9,778 bottles with a label uniting the design of both original rums.

The result is a full-bodied, complex rum liqueur, where tropical orange and coconut meet a pronounced cacao note and a long, spiced finish.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Orange, coconut and dark cacao.

Palate

Full-bodied and sweet with chocolate, tropical fruit and spice.

Finish

Long and warm with lingering cacao.

Specifications

Name: Companero Elixir Extra
Bottler: Compañero
Region/Country: Jamaica and Panama
Type: Rum Liqueur
ABV: 47%
Size: 70 CL
EAN No.: 5712718005868
Number of Bottles: 9,778
Serving Suggestion: Neat at room temperature or in a dessert cocktail

Flavour Profile

Full-bodied · Cacao-forward · Tropical · Spiced · Sweet

Investment Potential

Low to Medium. As a limited release of 9,778 bottles, born from a chance moment at a rum festival, the bottle carries an anecdotal rarity that may interest collectors.

Did You Know?

The name Compañero means "companion" or "buddy" in Spanish, and the brand builds its entire identity around warmth and togetherness in flavour.

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Without coffee, banana or any other additions, this edition shows Ron Colón's core blend in its purest form.

Expert Description

Ron Colon Salvadoreno 81 Proof Aged Dark is an El Salvador Rum blending Salvadoran and Jamaican rum, bottled at 40.5%.

The rum is Ron Colón's core release and consists of aged column-distilled rum from the Licorera Cihuatán distillery in El Salvador blended with unaged and aged pot still rum from the Jamaican distilleries Worthy Park, Hampden and Monymusk. The master distiller and blender is Gabriella Ayala. Without coffee infusion, banana oleo or other additions, this Aged Dark edition represents the pure base blend that the rest of the Ron Colón range, including Coffee Infused and Red Banana Oleo, is built upon.

The result is a deep, molasses-driven rum, where Central American smoothness meets Jamaican pot still character in a long, spiced finish.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Molasses, dried fruit and light spice.

Palate

Deep and round with caramel, vanilla and a hint of funky pot still.

Finish

Long and warm with lingering molasses.

Specifications

Name: Ron Colon Salvadoreno 81 Proof Aged Dark
Distillery: Licorera Cihuatán
Region/Country: El Salvador and Jamaica
Type: El Salvador Rum
ABV: 40.5%
Size: 70 CL
EAN No.: 8710631121846
Serving Suggestion: Neat, over ice or in a classic rum cocktail

Flavour Profile

Deep · Molasses-driven · Round · Spiced · Funky

Did You Know?

This Aged Dark edition is the very base blend that Ron Colón builds its flavoured variants on, including Coffee Infused and Red Banana Oleo, making it the best starting point for tasting the brand's pure character.

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On the high mountainside of El Salvador's Santa Ana volcano grow the bourbon-varietal coffee beans that give this rum its pronounced character.

Expert Description

Ron Colon Salvadoreno Coffee Infused 81 Proof is an El Salvador Rum infused with coffee, bottled at 40.5%.

The rum starts from Ron Colón's base of 70% six year old column-distilled rum from Licorera Cihuatán, blended with unaged and three year old pot still rum from the Jamaican distilleries Worthy Park, Hampden and Monymusk. The blend is cold-macerated for 48 hours with whole bourbon-varietal coffee beans from the Jags Head Coffee farms, located on the high mountainside of El Salvador's Santa Ana volcano. No chill filtering or additives beyond the coffee infusion itself are used, and the rum is bottled in the Netherlands.

The result is an aromatic, coffee-dominated rum, where fresh coffee meets raw cacao and overripe banana in a warm, sweet finish.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Freshly brewed black coffee, raw cacao and overripe banana.

Palate

Plum, clove spice and a thread of maple syrup sweetness.

Finish

Warm and rounded with lingering coffee.

Specifications

Name: Ron Colon Salvadoreno Coffee Infused 81 Proof
Distillery: Licorera Cihuatán
Region/Country: El Salvador and Jamaica
Type: El Salvador Rum
ABV: 40.5%
Size: 70 CL
EAN No.: 8710631320676
Non-chill Filtered: Yes
Serving Suggestion: Neat, over ice or in a coffee-based cocktail

Flavour Profile

Coffee-dominated · Aromatic · Sweet · Spiced · Full-bodied

Did You Know?

The coffee beans for this rum are grown on the Jags Head Coffee farms high up on the Santa Ana volcano, one of El Salvador's most active volcanoes.

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RumRye crosses two spirits traditions in a single bottle: Ron Colón's Central American-Jamaican rum blend and a classic American rye whiskey.

Expert Description

Ron Colon Salvadoreno RumRye 100 Proof is an El Salvador Rum blended 50/50 with American rye whiskey, bottled at 50%.

The rum is produced by Ron Colón and builds on the brand's core blend of 6 year old Salvadoran column-still rum from Licorera Cihuatán along with unaged and aged pot still rum from the Jamaican distilleries Worthy Park, Monymusk and Hampden. For RumRye, this rum base is blended in equal parts with a 4 year old American straight rye whiskey made from 100% rye, creating a hybrid that combines the rum's tropical sweetness with the rye whiskey's spiced sharpness.

The result is a bold, complex spirit, where candied fruit and orange blossom meet the rye's characteristic spice in a dry, citrus-driven finish.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sticky banana, pineapple, fresh mint and warm honey.

Palate

Bold with candied fruit, orange blossom and the rye's sharp spice.

Finish

Dry with citrus and light mint.

Specifications

Name: Ron Colon Salvadoreno RumRye 100 Proof
Distillery: Licorera Cihuatán
Region/Country: El Salvador and USA
Type: El Salvador Rum
ABV: 50%
Size: 70 CL
EAN No.: 8710631120917
Serving Suggestion: Neat, over ice or in a classic whiskey cocktail

Flavour Profile

Bold · Spiced · Fruity · Dry · Complex

Did You Know?

RumRye is a rare hybrid between rum and whiskey, a category normally kept strictly separate, making the blend an unusual experiment in the spirits world.

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When The Islay Rum Company opened its doors in 2022, this Inaugural Release marked a historic moment: Islay's very first rum ever.

Expert Description

Islay Rum Inaugural Release 2022 Geal is a Scottish Rum from Islay, unaged and bottled at 45%.

The rum is distilled by The Islay Rum Company in the former Hastie's Old Lemonade Factory in Port Ellen by distiller Ben Inglis, who uses dunder and wild yeast in a fermentation process lasting 168 hours, followed by distillation on a double-retort pot still. This Inaugural Release from 2022 is a clear, unaged pure single rum that shows the distillate's pure character without any wood influence. As the distillery's very first release ever, it marks a historic moment for Islay, an island otherwise known exclusively for its whisky.

The result is an intense, ester-rich rum, where tropical fruit meets a clear, funky character without any cask influence.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Tropical fruit, funky esters and a light sweetness.

Palate

Intense and clean with spice and a hint of fruit.

Finish

Medium length with lingering ester character.

Specifications

Name: Islay Rum Inaugural Release 2022 Geal
Distillery: The Islay Rum Company
Region/Country: Scotland (Islay)
Type: Scottish Rum
ABV: 45%
Size: 70 CL
EAN No.: 5024720417004
Distillation Method: Double-retort Pot Still
Edition: Inaugural Release 2022
Serving Suggestion: Neat or in a funky Tiki cocktail

Flavour Profile

Intense · Clean · Funky · Tropical · Spiced

Investment Potential

Medium. As the distillery's very first release, marking the start of Islay's rum history, the bottle carries a historic significance that may interest collectors beyond the tasting experience itself.

Did You Know?

This bottle represents the very first rum ever produced on Islay, an island otherwise known exclusively for its peated whisky.

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A Scottish distillation column ended up in northern Peru in 1933. The result is one of the most characterful rums the country produces.

Expert description

Rum Nation Miniature Peruano 8 Years Limited Edition is a Rum from Peru, matured in ex-bourbon casks for 8 years and bottled at 42% in a small 5 CL bottle.

The rum is distilled at the Pomalca distillery in Chiclayo in northern Peru, founded in 1933, where a Scottish distillation column was shipped over at the time. After distillation, the rum matures for 8 years in old ex-bourbon casks, giving it a rich, deep and sweet character. The miniature edition is a true copy of the full 70 CL bottle in a compact, practical size.

Tasting notes

Nose

Buttery and very sweet, almost like milk chocolate, with a deep and round aroma of molasses, cola and bitter orange notes.

Palate

Powerful sweetness from molasses, with chocolate and sweet coffee, plus notes of raisin, fig and date.

Finish

Sweet close with honey and a hint of cinnamon and pepper.

Region/Country: Peru
Type: Rum
Age: 8 years
ABV: 42%
Size: 5 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon casks
Edition: Limited Edition
EAN no.: 5714772001497
Serving suggestion: Neat, for tasting

Flavour profile

Sweet · Full-bodied · Spiced · Round

Did you know?

The Pomalca distillery had a Scottish distillation column shipped to Peru in 1933, a detail that still shapes the distillation style behind Rum Nation's Peruano series today.

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A small bottle is an easy way to get acquainted with a rum before investing in the full-size version.

Expert description

Rum Nation Miniature Guatemala Gran Reserva Limited Edition is a Rum from Guatemala, bottled at 40% in a small 5 CL bottle.

The rum is a miniature version of Rum Nation's Guatemala Gran Reserva, bottled by Italian independent bottler Rum Nation, founded by Fabio Rossi in 1999. The bottle carries a postage-stamp-inspired label celebrating Guatemala's rum heritage, and is sealed with a glass stopper. The compact size makes it ideal for trying the style before choosing the full 70 CL bottle.

Tasting notes

Nose

Caramel, vanilla and sweet spices, with a pleasant sweetness carrying the aroma.

Palate

Soft, velvety and warm, sweet without becoming syrupy, with notes of vanilla, cola and raisins.

Finish

Creamy with a hint of orange peel, anise and liquorice.

Region/Country: Guatemala
Type: Rum
ABV: 40%
Size: 5 CL
Edition: Limited Edition
EAN no.: 5714772001473
Serving suggestion: Neat, for tasting

Flavour profile

Sweet · Creamy · Spiced · Round

Did you know?

Rum Nation's bottles often carry a postage-stamp-inspired label design, a tribute to the countries the rums originate from, including Guatemala.

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Only 336 bottles exist of the full-size edition. This miniature offers access to the style without having to chase a rare bottle.

Expert description

Rum Nation Miniature Demerara Release Solera No 14 Limited Edition is a Rum from Guyana, bottled at 40% in a small 5 CL bottle.

The rum is a miniature version of Rum Nation's Demerara Solera No 14, which combines distillates from both pot still and column still. It is matured in ex-bourbon casks and then refined for 12 months in fresh sherry casks, after which an Enmore rum is added to the blend as a final finish that adds extra depth. The full-size edition is limited to just 336 bottles worldwide, making this miniature an accessible way to experience the rare style.

Tasting notes

Nose

Deep, sweet and spicy aromas with a complex interplay between pot still and column still character.

Palate

Layered and round, with sherry-driven sweetness and a pleasant spicy warmth.

Finish

Lingering and lightly dry, with a hint of sherry and ripe fruit.

Region/Country: Guyana
Type: Rum
ABV: 40%
Size: 5 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon casks, refined in sherry casks
Edition: Limited Edition
EAN no.: 5714772001503
Serving suggestion: Neat, for tasting

Flavour profile

Complex · Sherry-driven · Spiced · Round

Did you know?

The full-size edition of Demerara Solera No 14 is limited to just 336 bottles worldwide, making it one of the most sought-after releases in Rum Nation's range.

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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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After 12 to 15 years of tropical ageing, this Dominican rum gets one last stay in casks from Grande Champagne, the heart of France's cognac region.

Expert Description

Patridom XO Cognac Cask Finish is a Dominican Republic Rum-based Spirit Drink, distilled from fresh sugar cane juice and molasses, tropically aged 12 to 15 years in American and French oak casks and finished in cognac casks from Grande Champagne, bottled at 43%.

Patridom, a contraction of the Spanish "patrimonio" and "dominicano", meaning "Dominican heritage", is produced by Alcoholes Finos Dominicanos, who grow their own sugar cane locally in the Dominican Republic. This limited edition was bottled in August 2022 in just 1,373 bottles, and because it's flavoured with natural aromas from the cognac casks, it's sold as a spirit drink rather than rum.

The result is a soft, fruity rum with pronounced cognac notes of pear and ripe apple.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Pear, yellow plum and apple, with cream and vanilla.

Palate

Round and fruity with apple compote, almonds and honey.

Finish

Mild and gentle, with lingering fruit and a light vanilla sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Patridom XO Cognac Cask Finish
Distillery: Alcoholes Finos Dominicanos
Region/Country: Dominican Republic
Type: Rum-based Spirit Drink
Age: 12-15 Years
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: American and French oak, finished in cognac casks
Bottled: August 2022
Number of Bottles: 1373
Serving Suggestion: Neat for exploration or over ice

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Soft · Vanilla-forward · Round · Elegant

Did You Know?

Grande Champagne, where the casks for this release come from, is the most prestigious of cognac's six crus and is normally reserved for the finest cognac vintages.

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From the southern tip of Barbados's Foursquare distillery, RomDeLuxe selects a single cask left to mature for 17 years, long enough for Barbados rum's classic round sweetness to gain extra depth.

Expert Description

RomDeLuxe Collectors Series Rum #14 Barbados Single Cask is a Barbados Rum, distilled at the Foursquare distillery in 2005 and aged 17 years in a single cask, bottled at 57.9%.

RomDeLuxe is a Danish bottling house founded by Claus Andersen, Kim Pedersen and Michael Ginnerup, who travel the world seeking the best single casks from renowned distilleries. Collectors Series is the house's flagship series, known for labels and boxes adorned with animal motifs, and this release comes from cask number 92. The 17 years spent in Barbados's tropical climate have given the rum a depth and complexity that sets it apart from the younger Foursquare releases in RomDeLuxe's range.

The result is a well-balanced, full-bodied rum where Foursquare's classic style meets the extra depth only long tropical ageing can provide.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Rich caramel and ripe tropical fruit, supported by spiced oak and a hint of molasses.

Palate

Full-bodied and round with brown sugar, vanilla and dried fruit, carried by warm spices.

Finish

Long and spiced with persistent oak and a sweet finish.

Specifications

Name: RomDeLuxe Collectors Series Rum #14 Barbados
Distillery: Foursquare Distillery
Bottler: RomDeLuxe
Region/Country: Barbados
Type: Single Cask Rum
Age: 17 Years
ABV: 57.9%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Distilled: 2005
Edition: Collectors Series #14, cask no. 92

Flavour Profile

Full-bodied · Spiced · Caramel-forward · Round · Complex

Investment Potential

Medium. As a single-cask bottling from a respected bottler with a limited number of bottles, it holds solid interest among collectors, though Foursquare releases from RomDeLuxe appear across several series, keeping rarity at a medium level.

Did You Know?

The Foursquare distillery in Barbados is known for distilling, ageing and bottling all of its own rum on-site, a rarity in the rum world, where these steps are often spread across different locations.

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The Foursquare distillery in Barbados delivers another cask to RomDeLuxe's Collectors Series, this time matured in a cask that previously held Scotch single malt whisky.

Expert Description

RomDeLuxe Collectors Series Rum #13 Barbados Single Cask is a Barbados Rum, bottled from a single cask by the Danish bottler RomDeLuxe, distilled in April 2007 at the Foursquare distillery and aged 15 years in an ex-whisky cask, bottled at 60.7%.

The rum carries the mark MBFSWM and comes from the Foursquare distillery under the supervision of Richard Seale and his team, known for their traditional approach without added sugar or colouring. After distillation, the rum was laid down in a cask that had previously held Scotch single malt whisky, giving it a different character than the classic bourbon and sherry casks usually seen from Barbados. Only 281 bottles were filled in September 2022.

The result is a powerful, cask-strength rum where Barbados' classic balance meets a distinct whisky cask character.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Caramel, toasted oak and a pronounced whisky cask spiciness, with a hint of dried fruit.

Palate

Powerful and spiced with brown sugar, malt and a distinct oak tannin fullness.

Finish

Long and warm with lingering spice and a dry, malty close.

Specifications

Name: RomDeLuxe Collectors Series Rum #13 Barbados Single Cask
Distillery: Foursquare Distillery
Bottler: RomDeLuxe
Region/Country: Barbados
Type: Single Cask Rum
Age: 15 Years
Cask Strength: 60.7%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Ex-single malt whisky cask
Distilled: April 2007
Bottled: September 2022
Number of Bottles: 281
Serving Suggestion: Neat for exploration

Flavour Profile

Powerful · Spiced · Malty · Complex · Cask Strength

Did You Know?

The MBFSWM mark on this cask refers to the specific combination of distillation method and cask type, a detailed traceability that's characteristic of Foursquare's approach to documenting every single release.

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Guyana is home to some of the world's last preserved wooden pot stills, and from this tradition comes a 2006 cask that RomDeLuxe has followed through 16 years of maturation.

Expert Description

RomDeLuxe Collectors Series Rum #12 Guyana Single Cask is a Guyana Rum, bottled from a single cask by the Danish bottler RomDeLuxe, distilled in 2006 at the Diamond distillery and aged 16 years, bottled at 53%.

The rum is distilled on the legendary copper-marked still profile known as "REV", one of several classic Guyana distillate marks that originate from the era of separate plantation distilleries and are today continued at the Diamond distillery using historic stills. The 16 years in the tropical climate have given the rum a deep, molasses-heavy character typical of the region's heavy pot still tradition.

The rum is, like all RomDeLuxe releases, bottled with no filtration, added sugar or colouring, straight from the cask.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dark molasses, leather and a hint of tar, with underlying dried fruit.

Palate

Heavy and rich with burnt sugar, spiced wood and a touch of liquorice.

Finish

Long and dark, with lingering molasses and a dry, tannic close.

Specifications

Name: RomDeLuxe Collectors Series Rum #12 Guyana Single Cask
Distillery: Diamond
Bottler: RomDeLuxe
Region/Country: Guyana
Type: Single Cask Rum
Age: 16 Years
Cask Strength: 53%
Size: 70 CL
Distillation Method: REV-marked pot still
Distilled: 2006
Serving Suggestion: Neat for exploration

Flavour Profile

Dark · Molasses-heavy · Spiced · Complex · Cask Strength

Did You Know?

Guyana once had a long list of separate plantation distilleries, each with its own unique still and its own mark such as REV, EHP or PM, and although most of the original stills are today gathered at the Diamond distillery, the rum is still made according to the historic recipes and profiles.

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Seventeen years of ageing in Jamaica gives rum an intensity few other styles can match, and here RomDeLuxe has found a cask that shows exactly why.

Expert Description

RomDeLuxe Collectors Series Rum #15 Jamaica Single Cask is a Jamaica Rum, bottled from a single cask by the Danish bottler RomDeLuxe, distilled in 2005 at the Worthy Park distillery and aged 17 years, bottled at 54.4%.

Worthy Park is one of Jamaica's most respected pot still distilleries, known for its pronounced, ester-rich style, fully preserved when RomDeLuxe bottles directly from the cask with no filtration, added sugar or colouring. The 17 years of ageing in the Caribbean climate have given the rum an unusual depth and intensity, where the characteristic Jamaican funk has been woven together with decades of woody fullness.

The result is one of the most powerful and complex Jamaican rums in RomDeLuxe's Collectors Series.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Ripe banana, sticky funk and a hint of liquorice, supported by dark caramel.

Palate

Intense and ester-rich with roasted pineapple, brown sugar and a pronounced, vegetal sugar cane character.

Finish

Long and powerful, with lingering funk, spiced wood and a touch of smoke.

Specifications

Name: RomDeLuxe Collectors Series Rum #15 Jamaica Single Cask
Distillery: Worthy Park
Bottler: RomDeLuxe
Region/Country: Jamaica
Type: Single Cask Rum
Age: 17 Years
Cask Strength: 54.4%
Size: 70 CL
Distilled: 2005
Serving Suggestion: Neat for exploration

Flavour Profile

Intense · Ester-rich · Funky · Powerful · Complex

Did You Know?

Worthy Park closed for a period in the 20th century and only resumed distillation in 2005, the very year this rum was distilled, making the bottle one of the early expressions from the distillery's rebirth.

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Named after a British admiral who won a naval battle off St. Lucia in 1782, this is a rum with both feet firmly planted in the island's maritime history.

Expert description

Admiral Rodney HMS Royal Oak is a St. Lucia Rum distilled on coffey still and bottled at 40%.

The rum comes from Saint Lucia Distillers, the island's only distillery, and is a blend of rums between 7 and 12 years old, matured exclusively in previously used bourbon casks of American oak. The series is named after Admiral George Brydges Rodney, who won the Battle of the Saintes off St. Lucia in 1782, and the HMS Royal Oak expression is named after one of the British naval ships of that era.

Tasting notes

Nose

Prunes, raisins and toasted oak with a hint of tropical spice.

Palate

Intense and sweet with sultana fruit, tobacco and chocolate, carried by vanilla from the cask.

Finish

Complex with sweet fruit, caramel and spice that lingers.

Specifications

Distillery: Saint Lucia Distillers
Region/Country: St. Lucia
Type: Rum
Age: 7-12 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-Bourbon American Oak
Distillation method: Coffey Still
EAN no.: 5060184940849
Serving suggestion: In a snifter glass or over ice

Flavour profile

Sweet · Spiced · Fruity · Tobacco · Caramel

Did you know?

The Battle of the Saintes in April 1782, won by Admiral Rodney off the coast of St. Lucia, is considered one of the most significant British naval battles of the American War of Independence, and it halted a Franco-Spanish attempt to capture Jamaica.

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Some rums try to impress, and some just do the fundamentals really well. El Dorado 8 Year belongs to the latter category.

Expert description

El Dorado 8 Year Cask Aged is a Guyana Rum matured in ex-bourbon casks and bottled at 40%.

The rum comes from Demerara Distillers in Guyana, which distils on a collection of historic stills, including the Port Mourant pot still and the Enmore wooden coffey still. After distillation, the rum is matured for at least 8 years in casks that previously held bourbon, giving it a full-bodied, well-developed character that has made the release one of the best-selling age-stated rums from Guyana.

Tasting notes

Nose

Balanced between fruit and confection with tobacco, cloves and dried cherry, underpinned by caramel toffee plus a hint of dried stone fruit and flambéed banana.

Palate

Soft and silky with toffee, ginger and stewed red fruit, plus honeyed fruit cake, vanilla, caramel and a touch of orange marmalade.

Finish

Clove and charred oak on a dry, spicy finish, where caramel and vanilla linger longest.

Specifications

Distillery: Demerara Distillers
Region/Country: Guyana
Type: Rum
Age: 8 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-Bourbon
EAN no.: 8715151080703
Serving suggestion: Over ice or in a rum cocktail

Flavour profile

Caramel · Spiced · Fruity · Soft · Full-bodied

Did you know?

El Dorado 8 Year is one of the most awarded rums in the world at international competitions, having won gold on repeated occasions, largely thanks to how broadly accessible Demerara Distillers' historic stills come together in a single blend.

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While Batch 23 draws its raw material from Barbados, Nobilis takes us to Guyana and Demerara's famous pot stills with Batch 24, a 20-year-old dram from Diamond Distillery.

Expert Description

Guyana Diamond 2002 Single Cask 20 Year Nobilis Batch 24 is a Guyana Rum from a single cask, distilled in 2002, aged 20 years and bottled at cask strength 52.7%.

The rum is bottled by Nobilis, the Danish independent bottler founded by Kenneth Autzen, known for seeking out rare, high-strength single cask releases from across the Caribbean rum world. Diamond Distillery in Guyana houses several historic pot stills, including the legendary Enmore, Versailles and Port Mourant stills, and is known for producing some of the world's most complex and characterful rums. Batch 24 is bottled with no additives or filtration from a single cask that has had 20 years to develop its full depth.

The result is a complex, earthy rum, where molasses and spice meet a long, warm finish.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Molasses, leather and dark spices.

Palate

Full-bodied and complex with toffee, tobacco and a hint of smoke.

Finish

Long and warm with lingering molasses.

Specifications

Name: Guyana Diamond 2002 Single Cask 20 Year Nobilis Batch 24
Bottler: Nobilis
Region/Country: Guyana
Type: Guyana Rum
Age: 20 Years
ABV: 52.7%
Size: 70 CL
Distilled: 2002
Serving Suggestion: Neat in a snifter at room temperature

Flavour Profile

Complex · Earthy · Spiced · Cask Strength · Rare

Investment Potential

Medium. A 20-year-old single cask release from Diamond Distillery in limited quantity is the type of bottle that grows harder to find year by year.

Did You Know?

Diamond Distillery in Guyana is home to some of the world's oldest surviving pot stills, including wooden stills originating from distilleries that otherwise closed decades ago.

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Kenneth Autzen started Nobilis with private bottlings for the Danish Caroni Fan Club. Today Batch 23 is one of the releases showing why the small Danish bottler has earned international attention.

Expert Description

Barbados FS 2006 Single Cask 16 Year Nobilis Batch 23 is a Barbados Rum from a single cask, distilled in 2006, aged 16 years and bottled at cask strength 65.4%.

The rum is bottled by Nobilis, a Danish independent bottler founded by Kenneth Autzen, known for its unapologetically powerful single cask releases at cask strength. The FS designation refers to Foursquare Distillery in Barbados, where the rum is distilled. Batch 23 was selected and bottled from a single cask with no additives or filtration, giving a pure expression of both the distillate and its 16 years of ageing.

The result is a powerful, concentrated rum, where tropical fruit meets spice and the cask's strength.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Tropical fruit, caramel and warm spices.

Palate

Intense and powerful with brown sugar, vanilla and a hint of pepper.

Finish

Long and warm with lingering spice.

Specifications

Name: Barbados FS 2006 Single Cask 16 Year Nobilis Batch 23
Bottler: Nobilis
Region/Country: Barbados
Type: Barbados Rum
Age: 16 Years
ABV: 65.4%
Size: 70 CL
Distilled: 2006
Serving Suggestion: Neat in a snifter, or with a splash of water

Flavour Profile

Powerful · Spiced · Tropical · Cask Strength · Rare

Investment Potential

Medium. As a single cask bottling from a small Danish bottler in limited quantity, bottles like this become harder to find once the cask is emptied.

Did You Know?

Nobilis was founded by Kenneth Autzen, who first made private bottlings for Denmark's Caroni Fan Club in 2019 and 2020, before establishing his own bottling house in 2021.

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Trinidad's only distillery, T.D.L., has a character so recognisable that rum connoisseurs can spot it blind. Compagnie des Indes lets it speak entirely for itself here after 13 years in cask.

Expert Description

Compagnie des Indes 2005/2018 T.D.L. 13 Year is a Trinidad Rum from a single cask, distilled in 2005, bottled in July 2018 at 45%.

The rum comes from Trinidad Distillers Limited, often abbreviated T.D.L., the only operating distillery on Trinidad and therefore the mandatory source for any Trinidad rum. After distillation, the rum spent 13 years in cask in the Caribbean, before being selected and bottled by the French independent bottler Compagnie des Indes with no added colour or sweetness.

T.D.L.'s rum is known for a distinct, medicinal, menthol-like character that makes it easily recognisable among connoisseurs, and which this bottling shows in a mature, well-developed form after over a decade of ageing.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Camphor, menthol and eucalyptus, typical of T.D.L.'s rum.

Palate

Stone fruit such as mirabelle plum and vine peach.

Finish

Spicy and peppery.

Specifications

Name: Compagnie des Indes 2005/2018 T.D.L. 13 Year
Distillery: Trinidad Distillers Limited (T.D.L.)
Bottler: Compagnie des Indes
Region/Country: Trinidad
Type: Rum
Age: 13 Years
ABV: 45%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Distilled: 2005
Bottled: July 2018
Serving Suggestion: Neat at room temperature

Flavour Profile

Menthol-forward · Spiced · Fruity · Peppery · Distinctive

Did You Know?

Trinidad Distillers Limited is the only operating distillery on the entire island of Trinidad, meaning that all rum originating from the island, regardless of brand, comes from this one single source.

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Named after a smuggling schooner from Prohibition-era history that carried rum from the Caribbean to the northeastern United States, this Dominican rum is built on a solera-inspired blend of multiple ages.

Expert Description

Kirk & Sweeney Gran Reserva Superior is a Dominican Republic Rum, a solera-inspired blend of multiple ages, bottled at 40%.

The Kirk & Sweeney brand is named after a famous wooden-rigged smuggling schooner that, during the early years of American Prohibition, carried rum from the Caribbean to the northeastern United States. The rum is distilled in Santiago de los Caballeros in the Dominican Republic and builds on a classic Dominican style, where several ages are blended to achieve a gentle, round character with deep mahogany colour and golden reflections.

The result is a full-bodied, complex rum that moves from fresh, sweet sensations to dried fruit and a well-balanced finish.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Caramel, vanilla and roasted nuts with a fine oak note, accompanied by light fruit sweetness.

Palate

Full-bodied and smooth with roasted fruit, caramel, honey and a light, spiced woodiness.

Finish

Long, smooth and harmonious with a pleasant fruit sweetness and a hint of sherry.

Specifications

Name: Kirk & Sweeney Gran Reserva Superior
Bottler: Kirk & Sweeney
Region/Country: Dominican Republic
Type: Blended Rum
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour Profile

Caramel-forward · Nutty · Gentle · Full-bodied · Sweet

Did You Know?

The ship Kirk & Sweeney was one of the most notorious smuggling schooners during American Prohibition, known for carrying large quantities of rum from the Caribbean to the US east coast.

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Named in honour of Paul Octave, the farmer whose sugar cane field is used for this cuvée, La Perle Brute is distilled on the "La Belle Aline" column and bottled with no reduction at all, at a massive 66%.

Expert Description

A1710 La Perle Brute 2021 Rhum Blanc Extraordinaire is a Martinique Rhum Agricole, distilled from pure sugar cane juice from a selected field parcel and bottled unaged with no reduction at 66%.

The rum is distilled on the copper still "La Belle Aline" with seven plates, with no reduction of the final strength, giving both a raw and refined experience. The cuvée honours Paul Octave, the farmer behind the specific sugar cane parcel used for this release, reflecting A1710's wish to highlight its close collaboration with Martinique's cane growers. The long fermentation process of 5 days significantly increases the distillate's aromatic richness.

The result is an intense, powerful white rhum, where the high strength reveals layers of spiced fruitiness beneath the fresh cane character.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Welcoming fruity, spiced and peppery tones, smooth and inviting despite the high strength.

Palate

Soft attack with candied mango, hazelnut and prominent fresh sugar cane.

Finish

Powerful and balanced, where fruity and spiced notes meet in perfect harmony.

Specifications

Name: A1710 La Perle Brute 2021
Bottler: A1710
Region/Country: Martinique
Type: Rhum Agricole Blanc
ABV: 66%
Size: 50 CL
Distillation Method: Copper column, seven plates, no reduction
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Distilled: 2021

Flavour Profile

Powerful · Spiced · Fruity · Raw · Refined

Did You Know?

The cuvée is named in honour of farmer Paul Octave, whose specific sugar cane parcel is used for this release, a tribute to the individual growers A1710 works closely with.

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Only 750 bottles of this pearl exist, double distilled several days apart after a long fermentation, and bottled with no reduction at all at its natural strength.

Expert Description

A1710 La Perle 2021 Rhum Blanc Extraordinaire is a Martinique Rhum Agricole, distilled from fresh sugar cane juice and bottled unaged at its natural strength of 54.5%.

La Perle comes from the same small distillery as Diamond Rock, but differs through a longer fermentation process of 5 to 7 days, giving a more complex distillate. The sugar cane juice, called vesou, is double distilled several days apart and bottled with no reduction, preserving the distillate's natural strength and every nuance from the long fermentation. Only 750 bottles of this limited release were drawn in 2021.

The result is a gentle, unctuous rhum with remarkable depth for an unaged white rum.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Floral and fruity with freshly pressed cane juice, developing towards spiced tones, lychee and guava.

Palate

Soft and unctuous with lime, sugar cane and pear, supported by a balanced iodine note.

Finish

Very round with fine length and rich aromatics of papaya and cooked banana.

Specifications

Name: A1710 La Perle 2021 Rhum Blanc Extraordinaire
Bottler: A1710
Region/Country: Martinique
Type: Rhum Agricole Blanc
ABV: 54.5%
Size: 70 CL
Distillation Method: Double distilled
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Distilled: 2021
Number of Bottles: 750

Flavour Profile

Floral · Fruity · Unctuous · Round · Complex

Investment Potential

Medium. With only 750 bottles from Martinique's smallest distillery, this limited vintage release is attractive for collectors of white rhum agricole.

Did You Know?

The unfermented sugar cane juice is called vesou in French, and at A1710 it ferments for 5 to 7 days, markedly longer than most other rhum agricole producers, giving La Perle its unusual complexity.

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Martinique's smallest distillery, founded in 2016 and named for the year an ancestor arrived on the island, distils its cane through a seven-plate copper column before slowly reducing the rum to 50.5%.

Expert Description

A1710 Diamond Rock Rhum Blanc Extraordinaire is a Martinique Rhum Agricole, distilled from pure sugar cane juice and bottled unaged at 50.5%.

A1710 was founded in 2016 by Yves Assier de Pompignan, a descendant of Jean Assier, who arrived on Martinique in 1710 and founded Habitation du Simon. The distillery is the island's smallest and operates under tropical conditions with a seven-plate copper distillation column. The Diamond Rock release is distilled from cane grown under tropical conditions and slowly reduced to its final strength, preserving the cane's freshness and intensity.

The result is a smooth, approachable white rhum with distinct floral and citrus character.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Floral and inviting with citrus, mandarin and mineral tones.

Palate

Fresh and expressive with almond sweetness, lemon tart and sugar cane, supported by floral notes.

Finish

Balanced with pleasant length, where sweetness and power meet in harmony.

Specifications

Name: A1710 Diamond Rock Rhum Blanc Extraordinaire
Bottler: A1710
Region/Country: Martinique
Type: Rhum Agricole Blanc
ABV: 50.5%
Size: 70 CL
Distillation Method: Copper column, seven plates
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Serving Suggestion: In a Ti-Punch or Daiquiri

Flavour Profile

Floral · Citrus-forward · Almond-like · Fresh · Expressive

Did You Know?

The name A1710 refers to the year 1710, when Jean Assier, an ancestor of the distillery's founder, arrived on Martinique and founded Habitation du Simon, from which the distillery originates.

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