Though known more for their whisky bottlings (they're one of the oldest independent bottlers in Scotland!), W.M. Cadenhead also bottle delicious rums, too. This is their Classic Rum, made with spirits from the Caribbean. Plenty of rich fruit and tobacco notes, with touches of almond and chewy toffee. Yum yum yum...
Figs and prunes out of the bottle. Dry wood. Very dry nose in the glass. The beach: mineraly, sea shells, faint smell of dried fish even, way in the background. Borderline but not actually salty. Really a fairly dry nose, like certain dry Armagnacs. Wonderfully green, grassy, herbal. Starts sweetening up with time, brown sugar. Not-overly-sweetened caramel. Hint of white pepper. Beaches again, boat and fishing beaches, not bathing/sunbathing ones. Sand, if sand has a smell. Boats in dry dock. Ginger root. Dry nutmeg. ~ Enchanting, truly. I can almost hear the seagulls circling overhead. ~ ! A splash of water brings out that sugar cane, that molasses, and takes the dryness down a bit. Sweeter, richer in the mouth. Cola cubes. Coca Cola. Slightest hint of some Asiatic cooking spices. - " For what it is ", a 5 out of 5! Solid, natural, no nonsense RUM. YES!
Usually drink whisky but have enjoyed some rums over the last few summers. This is excellent, and whilst the finish is a bit short and the flavours aren't overly complex, it offers a very tasty rum that goes from sweet, to herbal to dry. 'Classic Rum' indeed! The lack of any additions or CF are clearly evident and it's better for it. If you like Pusser's Gunpowder rum, or that style, give this a go.
For the money this is a great deal especially considering it bottled at 50%. I don’t normally mix my drinks but this with a little coke is incredible.
Fantastic example of a non-dosed Demerara Blend
