St Lucia Distillers “1931” Second Edition Rum

St Lucia Distillers “1931” Second Edition rum, created to mark over 80 years of distilling on the island of St Lucia, was awarded "Best Rum" at the International Spirits Challenge earlier this year.

The rum is blended each year and the casks for this “1931” Second Edition include a combination of American white oak casks and Port casks from 2004, 2005 and 2006.

Amber mahogany, rich mixed fruit, dried figs and fruitcake with sweet vanilla and roasted spices with some nail polish.

 

Potent, intense and bitter initially; a roasted vanilla bitter-sweetness with cooked mixed fruit and mocha develops, followed by a very long, savoury, persistent, peppery-spicy finish.

Mellow and harmonious - a soft, supple, aged, rum of depth and complexity. Good.

 

Match with dark chocolate, espresso and a cigar.

 

Available retail in 70cl bottles (43% abv) for £52.49 from  www.MasterofMalt.com and  www.timeswhiskyclub.com

Provided for review.

St Lucia Distillers Rums are sold in leading cocktail bars throughout the UK including: Portobello Star, London W11; Hoxton Pony, London EC1; Keko Moku, Manchester; Lockside Lounge, London NW1; Blue Dog, Glasgow; Voodoo Lounge, Edinburgh; Skylon, London SE1; Mahiki, Mayfair, London W1 and many more.

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