The plan was only three months of finishing - reality turned out nearly four times as long, because Wagemut wouldn't stop until it was exactly right.
Expert Description
Wagemut XO is a Barbados Rum, distilled and aged for 18 years on American white oak barrels, with a finishing period of nearly 12 months in first-fill PX sherry casks, bottled at 43.8%.
The long 18-year base ageing gives the rum a solid fundamental character, which the PX sherry casks then build upon. The original plan for the finishing period was only three months, but Wagemut let the casks work markedly longer - nearly a whole year - to achieve the right balance between the sherry's sweetness and the rum's own strength. The result is a subtle, natural sweetness that surprises without becoming overwhelming. Each bottle is hand-filled and individually numbered, giving each bottle a personal touch.
Wagemut is a German brand that has specialised in selecting and finishing rum from around the world - in this case starting from classic Barbados rum.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Sherry sweetness, dried fruit and oak.
Palate
Subtle, natural sweetness with complexity from the long double maturation.
Finish
Long and soft without becoming overwhelmingly sweet.
Specifications
Name: Wagemut XO
Bottler: Wagemut
Region/Country: Barbados
Type: Rum
Age: 18 years
ABV: 43.8%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American White Oak Barrels & First Fill PX Sherry Casks
Natural colour: Yes
EAN no.: 4260545340559
Serving suggestion: Neat in a nosing glass
Flavour Profile
Sherry · Dried Fruit · Oak · Subtle Sweetness
Did You Know?
The original plan for the PX sherry cask finishing was only three months, but Wagemut let the process run nearly four times as long to reach the right balance - an example of how patience can override a fixed schedule.
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