The name isn't accidental: like a skunk, this rum is intense, unmistakable and hard to ignore, made in Denmark with Jamaican inspiration.
Expert Description
The Skunk Rum is a Danish Rum, distilled from organic molasses from Paraguay at A Clean Spirit after long fermentation inspired by the Jamaican pot still tradition, unaged and bottled at 69.3%.
A Clean Spirit, founded by Bintu Singh in 2020, builds its entire range around sustainability: the organic molasses is Fair Trade certified, the yeast is organic, and the bottles are made from recycled glass with a glue-free cork. The long fermentation process, inspired by Jamaican tradition, gives the rum an unusual power and aromatic intensity, even though it's not cask aged.
The result is a powerful, unrefined rum with pronounced fruit and an unmistakable ester character.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Ripe bananas, overripe pineapple and a hint of caramel.
Palate
Intense and fruity with tropical sweetness and a powerful, vegetal sugar cane character.
Finish
Long and powerful with lingering fruit and a dry, clean close.
Specifications
Name: The Skunk Rum
Distillery: A Clean Spirit
Region/Country: Denmark
Type: Rum
ABV: 69.3%
Size: 50 CL
Natural Colour: Yes
Serving Suggestion: Diluted with water for exploration or in a robust Tiki cocktail
Flavour Profile
Intense · Fruity · Ester-rich · Powerful · Clean
Did You Know?
A Clean Spirit uses exclusively Fair Trade-certified, organic molasses from Paraguay for the entire Skunk range, and even the bottle's cork is made without any glue, to keep the product as sustainable as possible.
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