SBS Jamaica 2016/2025 Single Barrel Selection 9 year old 1423.dk Rum 70 cl 57%

Bourbon vanilla, apples, dried fruit and a thread of leather. Jamaica rarely does things by halves, and certainly not at 57% from a pot still.

Expert Description

S.B.S Jamaica 2016 WPL Bourbon and Marsala Cask is a Jamaican Rum matured in ex-Bourbon and Marsala casks and bottled at 57%. It is made from molasses and was distilled in a pot still in 2016 at Worthy Park Estate, under the WPL mark. After nine years in cask, 1423 World Class Spirits bottled it in February 2025 as part of the S.B.S Single Barrel Selection series.

Marsala is a fortified wine from Sicily, and its casks tend to lend dried fruit and caramel, which is just what turns up on the palate. On top sits the Jamaican funk, that intense, fruity and slightly wild streak the island is known for, while the bourbon cask adds vanilla.

Only 376 bottles were filled, all of them bottled exclusively for the Danish market.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Bourbon vanilla and apples, dried fruit, and a hint of leather right at the very end.

Palate

Intense and funky. Deep notes of dried and ripe fruit, caramel and creamy vanilla.

Finish

Long and full.

Specifications

Name: S.B.S Jamaica 2016 WPL Bourbon and Marsala Cask
Distillery: Worthy Park Estate
Bottler: 1423 World Class Spirits
Region/Country: Jamaica
Type: Jamaican Rum
Age: 9 years
ABV: 57%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-Bourbon cask and Marsala cask
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Distillation method: Pot still
Distilled: 2016
Bottled: February 2025
Number of bottles: 376
Edition: Exclusively bottled for the Danish market
Serving suggestion: Neat at room temperature in a small glass, with a few drops of water if you like

Flavour Profile

Funky · Fruity · Caramel · Full-bodied · Vanilla

Did you know?

Marsala is named after a town in Sicily, where the English merchant John Woodhouse began adding spirit to the local wine in 1773 so it would survive the sea voyage to England.

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Frequently Asked Questions About S.B.S Jamaica 2016 WPL Bourbon and Marsala Cask

What does S.B.S Jamaica 2016 WPL taste like?

Intense and funky, with deep notes of dried fruit, ripe fruit, caramel and creamy vanilla. The nose is softer, with bourbon vanilla, apples and a hint of leather, while the palate is much more powerful. The finish is long and full.

What does funky mean in a Jamaican Rum?

Funky is rum people's word for the heavy, fruity and slightly wild character Jamaica is known for. It typically comes from long fermentation and pot still distillation, which build up lots of flavourful esters. Here it is kept in check by caramel and vanilla from the casks.

What does a Marsala cask do to a rum?

Marsala is a fortified wine from Sicily, and its casks typically add dried fruit and caramel. In this rum they meet the Jamaican funk and the vanilla from the bourbon cask, so dried fruit and caramel become a steady part of the flavour.

How do you serve a rum at 57%?

Neat and at room temperature in a whisky glass, with a few drops of water if the strength feels harsh. The water opens up the aroma and lets apples, vanilla and dried fruit come through more clearly.

Can S.B.S Jamaica 2016 WPL be used in cocktails?

Yes, but it deserves to be tasted neat first. The strength and the funk can carry a rum Old Fashioned, where a little sugar and bitters let the caramel and vanilla stand out.

What do we know about Worthy Park Estate?

Worthy Park Estate is a Jamaican sugar plantation that grows the cane behind its own molasses, which the rum is made from. WPL is one of the distillery's marks, and it is the one printed on this bottle's label.