Duncan Taylor Single Cask Rum BRS 1986
Widely regarded as world-class Rockley: complex, harmonious and uniquely medicinal-smoky with honeyed sweetness, great balance and very long finish. A reference-level technical Barbados rum.
Seasoned enthusiasts into old-school technical rums, Rockley fans, and whisky drinkers who enjoy medicinal, lightly smoky profiles with honeyed depth and no added sugar.
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World‑class Rockley still classic
If you already enjoy Rockley 1986 releases from Rum Artesanal or Silver Seal, this Duncan Taylor gives you the same DNA in a slightly softer, ultra-balanced style that rewards slow sipping.
Beginners, those preferring sweet/fruity Barbados styles, or anyone expecting big estery funk or cask-strength intensity.
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About the West Indies distillery
The West Indies distillery is located in Barbados. Rums from West Indies have been reviewed 4,599 times with an average of 7.9/10.
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I found it a little fresher than the Artesanal rum, but this was a little more complex and mature. With both bottlings, it is amazing how ingeniously alcohol can be integrated into a rum.
Last rum tasting for this year and then it's also my 500th rum! I rock that neat with something rare and good ... an 86 Rockley 🤩Nose: fantastic mix of spicy-sweet honey, delicate honeycomb, wax and medicinal notes with some iodine and brine. Behind that some orange zest and then slightly woody and smoky. All well balanced and round. 94Palate: very round, salty and spicy. Again this slightly medicinal with some iodine. Slightly woody-smoky with vanilla and fine honey in honeycomb. 92It's all the subtle nuances that make a Rockley and the unique profile that won't be seen again. Must definitely try again. With a little more rest!
Needs a lot of time in the glass, but comes close to the RA and Silver Seal in the end.