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Jamaican rum is considered the symbol of the island. It is easily recognizable and exhibits unique organoleptic properties. It is made according to the classical technology, which came from the times when the Caribbean was a British colony.
The drink has a bright aroma, viscosity and astringency. Climatic conditions also have a significant influence. Local cane is rich in sugar, saturated with moisture and trace elements. The combination of these factors gives the final product a unique character.
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“Rum Nation” Worthy Park, 2006, 57%
The Italian company Rossi & Rossi is engaged in production. The owner personally selects the best spirits for blending. Rum Nation is just one of the brands owned by the company. It has been in existence since 1999 and includes original rums from Latin and Central America, as well as from the Caribbean. In the Rum Nation line, each drink has an authentic character. It is made using volumetric distillation, and spirits are aged both in classical ways and according to the solera method.
The rum was distilled in 2006, aged in ex-bourbon barrels for eleven years, and bottled in 2017 numbered bottles in 1100. Dark straw color. It has a rich concentrated taste, somewhat tannic, with fruity, peppery, herbal nuances and roots, turning into a long aftertaste. Intense fruity aroma with ethereal notes.
«Appleton Estate» 21 Years Old, 43%
The Appleton Estate brand is owned by the Italian company Campari, famous for its bitter liquor. It is the market leader in Brazil and Italy. The Appleton Estate is located directly in Jamaica. The sugar cane for rum is grown in ideal climatic conditions. He gets enough sun and water.
The chestnut-colored rum was aged for 21 years, and then was released in a small edition. The taste is rich, rounded with notes of pepper, oak and dark chocolate. In the aroma you can hear brown sugar, oak, green apples and sweet tobacco. Balanced, both sweet and dry aftertaste.
Mezan Jamaica, 2003, 40%
Enterprises producing Mezan rum are located in the West Indies, Central and South America. The production master himself visits the distilleries in search of a “pristine” drink: unsweetened, uncolored, unfiltered. All of them are aged in bourbon barrels until they reach the optimum age. Mezan launches a collection of high-quality Caribbean rum, created according to centuries-old traditions. It does not contain added sugar and colorings during bottling and avoid cold filtration.
Golden-colored Jamaican rum is produced by Monymusk. It is located in the southern part of the island. On the palate are tropical banana and ester fruity notes that fade into hints of honeysuckle and spicy oak. Aromas of citrus, honey and vanilla. The finish is long and balanced.
«Captain Morgan» Black, 40%
Behind the creation of rum is the pirate Henry Morgan, the storm of the Caribbean, who lived in the XNUMXth century. The vast majority of alcohol today is created in Jamaica. The distillate is based on carefully selected local cane. The mixture is distilled in distillation columns of continuous type. The resulting product is sent to England for aging in oak barrels. The dark rum takes three years in bourbon oak barrels. Thanks to this, it acquires an amber color and an original character.
Soft, drinkable with sweet vanilla and oak nuances. It smells of spices, oak and vanilla-honey tones.
Banks, «7 Golden Age», 43%
Rum premium quality “Banks” is named after the explorer Joseph Banks. So the creators honored his discoveries in the field of plants. The company’s products are the result of a journey through the seven western and eastern seas. Blends are unique in that they have a dry, rich and complex taste.
The drink blend contains 23 different rums from 7 countries (Trinidad, Guatemala, Barbados, Jamaica, Guyana, Panama and Indonesia).
Rum copper-amber color. It has a deep taste with light notes of tropical fruits, rich peppery and cinnamon shades. Spicy aroma is woven from bananas, apples, dried fruits and refreshing ginger. The aftertaste reveals spices and apples.
Relevance: 22.07.2020
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