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Skunk Rum

Skunk Rum is Danish, organic and inspired by Jamaica, an unlikely combination that somehow makes sense: bringing that flowery, colorful rum style to the cold north. Every batch is limited in number, but all share the same exotic signature that brings warm skies into the Danish glass.

  • Spotted Skunk Rum Organic Danish Produced rum bottle
    Item no.: 22227865479-1106-197280365

    The second colour in A Clean Spirit's Skunk family shows how a new fermentation batch can produce an entirely different character, even from the same base recipe.

    Expert Description

    Spotted Skunk Rum is a Danish Rum, distilled from organic molasses from Paraguay at A Clean Spirit in 2022 after long fermentation, unaged and bottled at 69.3%.

    As part of the experimental Skunk series, Spotted Skunk represents an independent batch with its own fermentation and distillation profile, distinct from the house's other Skunk releases. Where the original Skunk emphasises ripe banana and caramel, Spotted Skunk takes a more berry and pineapple-forward path with a pronounced spicy undertone.

    The result is a fruity, lightly vegetal rum, where the long fermentation gives a pleasant complexity despite its young age.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    Fruity with berries and banana.

    Palate

    Fruity and spiced with pineapple and a light vegetal, herbaceous tone.

    Finish

    Medium length with lingering fruit and a hint of spice.

    Specifications

    Name: Spotted Skunk Rum
    Distillery: A Clean Spirit
    Region/Country: Denmark
    Type: Rum
    ABV: 69.3%
    Size: 50 CL
    Natural Colour: Yes
    Distilled: 2022
    Serving Suggestion: Diluted with water for exploration or in a fruity cocktail

    Flavour Profile

    Fruity · Berry-forward · Spiced · Vegetal · Intense

    Did You Know?

    Every Skunk batch from A Clean Spirit is unique, because the fermentation and distillation conditions vary each time, meaning Spotted, Striped and the other variants can never be recreated fully identically.

    See our full range of Skunk Rum

    • 1pcs.
      53,50EUR
  • Striped Skunk Rum Organic Danish Produced rum bottle
    Item no.: 22227865479-1106-197280366

    Custom-designed yeast and two and a half weeks of fermentation give this edition of the Skunk family a surprising mild tartness that almost brings the Mediterranean to mind.

    Expert Description

    Striped Skunk Rum is a Danish Rum, distilled from organic molasses from Paraguay at A Clean Spirit after a 2.5-week fermentation on custom-designed yeast, unaged and bottled at 69.3%.

    Where the other Skunk releases draw clearly on the powerful Jamaican style, Striped Skunk takes a different direction with notes more reminiscent of Mediterranean herb fields than Caribbean tropical fruit. The long fermentation period on the custom yeast gives the rum a mildness of acidity and alcohol that's unusual at this high strength, making it well suited to fresh drinks like a mojito.

    The result is an aromatic, herbaceous rum, where mint and Italian culinary herbs take centre stage.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    Fresh herbs, floral notes and especially mint.

    Palate

    Herbaceous and minty sweetness, with Italian culinary herbs and a light tartness.

    Finish

    Fresh and aromatic with lingering mint and herbs.

    Specifications

    Name: Striped Skunk Rum
    Distillery: A Clean Spirit
    Region/Country: Denmark
    Type: Rum
    ABV: 69.3%
    Size: 50 CL
    Natural Colour: Yes
    Serving Suggestion: In a mojito or another fresh cocktail

    Flavour Profile

    Herbaceous · Minty · Fresh · Floral · Aromatic

    Did You Know?

    Striped Skunk is fermented on a custom-designed yeast strain for a full 2.5 weeks, an unusually long fermentation time that gives the rum its characteristic herb and mint profile and a surprising mildness despite the high alcohol strength.

    See our full range of Skunk Rum

    • 1pcs.
      53,50EUR
  • The Skunk Rum Organic Danish Produced rum bottle
    Item no.: 22227865479-1106-197280364

    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.

    See our full range of Skunk Rum

    • 1pcs.
      53,50EUR
   

About Skunk Rum

Skunk Rum is Danish-produced, organic rum inspired by Jamaica. The whole idea behind Skunk Rum is to bring the flowery, colorful rum style's production to the cold north, and every batch from the rum series is released in limited numbers. For newcomers it's an exciting, accessible entry into rum with a Danish, organic twist, while connoisseurs will appreciate the exotic notes that, despite the Nordic production, manage to carry the palate away to warmer climates.

History & Background

Skunk Rum was created by a Danish producer with the ambition of challenging the notion that authentic, characterful rum can only come from the Caribbean, instead distilling a Jamaican-inspired style in Denmark under organic principles. The concept is built on limited batches, giving the series an exclusivity that sets it apart from more mass-produced rums. By deliberately combining Danish organic craftsmanship with Caribbean flavor inspiration, Skunk Rum has carved out its own niche in the Danish spirits market.

Production & Style

The rum is distilled from molasses and aged using classic Caribbean methods.

Signature Style

Full-Bodied, Spiced, Intense
The flavor offers a full-bodied, intense character with clear spiced notes.

Facts

ProducerSkunk
Pronounced"skuhnk"
CountryDenmark
Raw materialMolasses

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