Sample 3 cl Long Pond Distillery 2000/2016 Silver Seal 16 years old Jamaica Rum 51%

Sixteen years in Scotland after distillation in Jamaica – a journey that gives the rum an entirely distinctive, funky character.

Expert description

Sample 3 cl Long Pond Distillery 2000/2016 Silver Seal 16 Year is a Jamaica Rum distilled at the Long Pond distillery in 2000, bottled by the Italian bottler Silver Seal in 2016 and released at 51% in a small 3 cl sample format.

Because the rum spent all 16 years maturing in Scotland's temperate climate after being shipped from Jamaica, it develops a different, more restrained cask influence than rum matured entirely in the tropics. Long Pond is known for its "funky", ester-rich style, and the long maturation gives this particular release a complexity that draws on the best of both climates.

Tasting notes

Nose

Banana, papaya and lemon with a tangy ester character and a syrupy sweetness.

Palate

Spiced with cumin, bacon, clove and ester, complemented by a touch of molasses.

Finish

Funky with nutmeg and a metallic undertone.

Specifications

Distillery: Long Pond Distillery
Bottler: Silver Seal
Region/Country: Jamaica
Type: Rum
Age: 16 years
ABV: 51%
Size: 3 CL
Distilled: 2000
Bottled: 2016
Serving suggestion: In a snifter glass at room temperature

Flavour profile

Ester-rich · Funky · Spiced · Fruity · Intense

Did you know?

Long Pond is one of the only distilleries in the world still producing ultra-ester-rich "funky" Jamaican rum using traditional methods, where long fermentation times create aromas many other distilleries gave up trying to replicate long ago.

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Frequently asked questions about Long Pond 2000/2016 Silver Seal 16 Year

What does it mean for a rum to be "funky"?

It refers to Long Pond's characteristic ester-rich style, where long fermentation creates intense, fruity and sometimes sharp aromas that stand apart from lighter rum styles.

Why was it matured in Scotland rather than Jamaica?

Silver Seal is an Italian bottler that buys casks from distilleries like Long Pond and matures them itself, giving a more restrained cask influence than tropical ageing.

Why is it only 3 cl?

The format is a sample size, letting you taste this rare, single-cask release without committing to a full bottle.

What does it taste like?

Banana, papaya and lemon on the nose, a spiced palate with cumin and clove, and a funky, nutmeg-driven finish.

How should it be served?

Best in a small snifter glass at room temperature, letting the intense ester aromas be explored.

Is it suited to rum enthusiasts?

Yes, its intense, ester-rich profile makes it most interesting for experienced rum tasters wanting to explore Jamaica's most characterful style.