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...
Interesting blend, well constructed. All the individual elements are submerged into the collective. It's dry, not too rich, not too heavy. There's a fair bit of burn, but it's balanced by the rounded ness of some older rum in the blend. My guess would be younger pot still rum and older column still. An interesting alternative to Black Tot, and really good value. Brown sugar, varnish and a touch of oak, with a very subtle floral vibe.
Nice balance and well blended, but too much Panamanian column still for me. Considering it's 50%, the flavour is surprisingly muted. Black Tot packs a bigger and richer flavour
For the price this rum is amazing, easily beats put any rum under £50 I've tasted, and has very little competition until you reach your premium rums
Oregano, herbal, grilled cheese. Oven baked pizza dough. Sweet-meaty, moreish. Tomato sauce. Wonderfully sweetly floral. This is a couple months in now. Dinner and dessert in one over here!
Flavors really intensify with some air in the bottle!
