Copper color. Rich mocha, toffee, pipe tobacco, and brown spice aromas. A rich, satiny and vibrant entry leads to a smooth, dry-yet-fruity full body of toffee, coffee, and brown spice flavors. Finishes with a seemingly endless, sweet nutty fade with evolving layers of tobacco, chocolate, and spice. A monumental aged rum that is one of the world's greatest rum drinking experiences.
98 points and a Platinum Medal, International Review of Spirits
Aeration allows aromas of oak, winter holiday spice and vanilla cake frosting to emerge. Supple palate entry, moderately honeyed; midpalate highlights include the buttery/creamy texture and tastes of cocoa, fiber, ash and beans. Sophisticated and world-class. Superb/Highly Recommended.
90-95 points - Wine Enthusiast
Awards: 2009 Gold Medal and Best in Class - International Wine & Spirits Competition, London
2007 98 points - Beverage Tasting Institute of Chicago
2007 90-95 points - Wine Enthusiast Magazine
2005 Gold Medal and Best in Class - International Wine & Spirits Competition, London
2003 Gold Award (Super Premium Category), International Rum Festival, Canada
98 points- Shannon Sprentall
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