The Rum Factory Double Cask Collection Oloroso Cask Barbados Rum 70 cl 45%

A journey from Barbados to Central Europe, where the rum gets its final, defining touch from a Spanish sherry cask thousands of kilometres from its country of origin.

Expert Description

The Rum Factory Double Cask Collection Oloroso Cask is a Barbados Rum, aged on average 8 years in ex-bourbon casks and then finished 6-9 months in an Oloroso sherry cask, bottled at 40%.

The rum is distilled in Barbados, after which it is shipped to the Czech Republic, where The Rum Factory carries out the further finishing, a process known as "continental aging". After the initial 8 years in ex-bourbon casks, the rum is transferred to an Oloroso sherry cask for 6-9 months, adding a dry, nutty sherry character to the tropical Caribbean base profile. Double Cask Collection is The Rum Factory's range that experiments with different finishing casks to show how a single secondary cask can transform a rum.

The result is a rum that unites Barbados' tropical sweetness with the sherry cask's dry, spiced complexity.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dark chocolate, herbs and raisin, with a dry sherry tone.

Palate

Raisin and sherry-driven depth, supported by dark chocolate and a hint of savoury herbs.

Finish

Medium length and dry, with lingering nutty sherry tones.

Specifications

Name: The Rum Factory Double Cask Collection Oloroso Cask
Bottler: The Rum Factory
Region/Country: Barbados
Type: Rum
Age: 8 Years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Ex-bourbon casks, finished in Oloroso sherry cask
Serving Suggestion: Neat at room temperature or over ice

Flavour Profile

Sherry-driven · Dry · Nutty · Chocolatey · Spiced

Did You Know?

The Rum Factory's finishing takes place in the Czech Republic, far from Barbados where the rum is originally distilled, making Double Cask Collection an example of how modern rum releases increasingly cross continents between distillation and bottling.

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Rum Factory Double Cask Collection Oloroso Cask

What is The Rum Factory Double Cask Collection Oloroso Cask?

It's a Barbados Rum, aged on average 8 years in ex-bourbon casks and then finished 6-9 months in an Oloroso sherry cask, bottled at 40%.

What does "finishing" in an Oloroso cask mean?

It means that after its initial ageing, the rum is transferred to a cask that previously held Oloroso sherry, adding a dry, nutty character over the final 6-9 months.

What does The Rum Factory Double Cask Collection Oloroso Cask taste like?

It smells of dark chocolate, herbs and raisin with a dry sherry tone, while the palate offers raisin and sherry-driven depth with a medium-length, dry finish.

What is "continental aging"?

It's a process where rum distilled in the Caribbean, in this case Barbados, is shipped to Europe for further finishing, as The Rum Factory does in the Czech Republic.

What is the Double Cask Collection from The Rum Factory?

It's a range that experiments with different finishing casks to show how a single secondary cask can transform a rum.

How should The Rum Factory Double Cask Collection Oloroso Cask be enjoyed?

It's best enjoyed neat at room temperature or over ice, where its dry sherry character really shines.