Rum Nation Jamaica 5 years Release 2019 Oloroso Sherry Finish Rum 50%

Jamaican rum is known for its funky, powerful character. Here it meets a gentler, wine-driven sherry finish.

Expert description

Rum Nation Jamaica 5 Years Oloroso Sherry Finish is a Rum from Jamaica, distilled on pot still, matured 5 years and finished in Oloroso sherry casks, bottled at 50%.

The rum is distilled on pot still in pure Jamaican tradition, giving it the characteristic funky style Jamaica is known for. After initial maturation in ex-bourbon casks, the rum is moved to Oloroso sherry casks for 15 to 18 months, with a small portion also passing through Pedro Ximénez casks before the final blend is assembled. The sherry finish adds a wine-driven, raisin-tinged depth that softens and rounds the otherwise powerful Jamaican character.

Tasting notes

Nose

Very ripe, gourmand banana with Jamaica's typical funky pot still character and a freshness that balances the sweetness.

Palate

Powerful entry with smoky notes, a metallic edge, cocoa and black liquorice.

Finish

Sweet spices with a medicinal touch reminiscent of the rum's Jamaican origin.

Region/Country: Jamaica
Type: Rum
Age: 5 years
ABV: 50%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon casks, finished in Oloroso sherry casks
Distillation method: Pot still
EAN no.: 8033749403476
Serving suggestion: Neat or in a bold cocktail

Flavour profile

Funky · Powerful · Sherry-driven · Smoky

Did you know?

The characteristic "funky" style of Jamaican pot still rum comes from a high concentration of esters, compounds formed during a long, controlled fermentation process that give the rum its intense fruitiness.

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Frequently asked questions about Rum Nation Jamaica 5 Years Oloroso Sherry Finish

What is Rum Nation Jamaica 5 Years Oloroso Sherry Finish?

It is a Rum from Jamaica, distilled on pot still, matured 5 years and finished in Oloroso sherry casks, bottled at 50%.

What does Rum Nation Jamaica 5 Years Oloroso Sherry Finish taste like?

Powerful and funky with ripe banana, smoky notes and cocoa, finishing sweetly spiced with a medicinal touch.

What does pot still distillation give the flavour?

It gives the rum the characteristic funky style Jamaica is known for, with a high concentration of aromatic esters.

How does the sherry finish affect the rum?

The Oloroso sherry casks add a wine-driven, raisin-tinged depth that softens the powerful Jamaican character.

How strong is Rum Nation Jamaica 5 Years Oloroso Sherry Finish?

It is bottled at 50%, giving it a more intense tasting experience than many standard rums.

How is Rum Nation Jamaica 5 Years Oloroso Sherry Finish best enjoyed?

It is best enjoyed neat, or as a base in a bold cocktail where its funky character can shine through.