Rum Nation Rare Rums 2006/2018 Small Batch Cask Strength Jamaica Rom 58%

Worthy Park is the name that makes Jamaican rum fans sit up. This release shows why.

Expert description

Rum Nation Rare Rums 2006/2018 Small Batch is a Rum from Jamaica, distilled at the Worthy Park distillery, matured 8 years in the tropics and a further 4 years in Europe, bottled at natural cask strength 58%.

The rum is part of Rum Nation's Rare Rums series, launched in 2016 to meet growing demand for cask-strength rum. After distillation at Worthy Park in 2006, the rum first matured 8 years in Jamaica's tropical climate, where the intense heat accelerates maturation, then a further 4 years in Europe, giving it unusual depth and aromatic complexity. The release is limited to just 1002 bottles.

Tasting notes

Nose

Powerful and funky with typical Worthy Park character, where fruity, woody and spicy aromas mingle.

Palate

Powerful with smoky notes, cocoa and black liquorice, supported by the high strength.

Finish

Sweetly spiced with a medicinal touch reminiscent of the rum's Jamaican origin.

Distillery: Worthy Park
Bottler: Rum Nation
Region/Country: Jamaica
Type: Rum
Age: 12 years
ABV: 58%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2006
Bottled: 2018
Number of bottles: 1002
EAN no.: 8033749404961
Serving suggestion: Neat, optionally with a few drops of water

Flavour profile

Powerful · Funky · Smoky · Spiced

Investment potential

Medium. Worthy Park enjoys great regard among Jamaican rum enthusiasts, and the limited release of 1002 bottles at cask strength makes it attractive to collectors of serious Jamaican rum.

Did you know?

The combination of tropical and European maturation, known as "dual ageing", is used deliberately by Rum Nation to create a rum with both the intense maturation of the tropics and the slower, more rounded development from Europe.

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Frequently asked questions about Rum Nation Rare Rums 2006/2018 Worthy Park

What is Rum Nation Rare Rums 2006/2018?

It is a Rum from Jamaica, distilled at the Worthy Park distillery, matured 8 years in the tropics and 4 years in Europe, bottled at natural cask strength 58%.

What does Rum Nation Rare Rums 2006/2018 taste like?

Powerful and funky with smoky notes, cocoa and black liquorice, finishing sweetly spiced with a medicinal touch.

Is Rum Nation Rare Rums 2006/2018 worth it?

Worthy Park's regard among enthusiasts combined with the limited release of 1002 bottles makes it an attractive pick for collectors.

What does dual ageing mean?

It means the rum is first matured in Jamaica's tropical climate and then moved to Europe for further maturation, giving it a unique depth.

How many bottles of Rum Nation Rare Rums 2006/2018 exist?

The release is limited to 1002 bottles.

How is Rum Nation Rare Rums 2006/2018 best enjoyed?

It is best enjoyed neat, optionally with a few drops of water to open up the complex aromas.