Where XO Colombia builds on coffee, Spirited Union's Jamaica edition takes its character from banana casks, an unusual finishing process that gives classic Jamaican pot still rum an entirely new expression.
Expert Description
Spirited Union XO Jamaica is a Jamaica Rum, finished in banana casks, bottled at 42.7%.
The rum is distilled and aged for up to 15 years in Jamaica, before being shipped to Spirited Union's own distillery in Amsterdam and finished for 6 months in tailor-made casks pre-conditioned with banana rum. The long Jamaican ageing gives the rum a pronounced, fruity pot still character, which the banana casks then reinforce with a sweet, tropical depth. The method is part of Spirited Union's Exclusive Rum Cask Series, where different countries of origin are combined with tailor-made Amsterdam casks.
The result is a lively, fruity rum, where ripe banana and tropical fruit meet a long, spiced finish.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Ripe banana, tropical fruit and a light funky pot still note.
Palate
Lively and fruity with banana, spice and a hint of oak.
Finish
Long with lingering tropical sweetness.
Specifications
Name: Spirited Union XO Jamaica
Bottler: Spirited Union
Region/Country: Jamaica
Type: Jamaica Rum
Age: Up to 15 Years
ABV: 42.7%
Size: 70 CL
Serving Suggestion: Neat or in a Tiki cocktail
Flavour Profile
Fruity · Banana-forward · Lively · Spiced · Tropical
Did You Know?
Spirited Union describes itself as the world's first botanical rum house and uses tailor-made casks pre-conditioned with ingredients like banana, coffee or vanilla to give each origin rum its own unique expression.
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