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Bristol Long Pond 1985 37yr 49,5%

RX12485 Very good Pot Still Rum Single Cask Above 250€
“A smooth, sweet rum with elegant wood and tropical fruit notes.”

Introducing the Long Pond 1985, a captivating 37-year-old rum hailing from Jamaica's renowned Long Pond distillery. This exceptional rum was selectively bottled by Bristol Classic Rum and boasts an ABV of 49.5%. On the nose, it presents a delightful blend of tropical fruit, mango, wood, spice, and caramel. When it comes to flavor, expect a harmonious combination of barrel, sweetness, burnt sugar, tropical fruit, and roasted notes. According to our RumX community, this rum offers a remarkable tasting experience, with its high-quality fruity notes, elegant complexity, and fine balance between sweetness and wood. However, some users mentioned that it's slightly thin on the palate. Overall, the Long Pond 1985 is a top-tier, versatile and easy-to-sip rum that doesn't disappoint.

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How does this rum taste?

Aged for 37 years, this rare Jamaican rum from Long Pond distillery with 49.5% ABV offers a surprising sweetness with tropical fruit notes, particularly mango, but lacks depth for its age. A smooth sipper with a disappointingly swift finish.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Tropical fruit Mango Woody Spicy Buttery Caramel

Taste

Barrel Burnt sugar Tropical fruit Vanilla Roasted Sweet

Finish

Barrel Brown sugar Vanilla Coffee Caramel Cocoa

Community reviews

8.5/1040 ratings
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8.5/10

“Erstaunlich frische Nase für das hohe Alter. Die Fruchtnoten rücken am Gaumen aber mit zunehmender Länge in den Hintergrund, dafür kommt eine schöne Süsse und etwas mehr Holzeinschlag zum Vorschein - dabei kippt der Rum aber keinesfalls in zu bittere Sphären. Leider fehlt mir insgesamt aber ein wenig die aromatische Raffinesse, weshalb am Ende ein zwar sehr leckerer Rum im Glas bleibt, der sich aber nicht ganz in die absolute Topliga einreihen kann.”

Aroma

Mango Lime Caramel Oak Apple

Taste

Toffee Toasted Green pepper Vanilla Oak
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8.3/10

“Rather unusual Long Pond. A crisp sweetness on the palate - almost too much.”

Aroma

Tropical fruit Vanilla Buttery Elegant Woody

Taste

Vanilla Creamy Tropical fruit Brown sugar Crisp
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8.0/10

“An der Nase eine vergorene Mango mit Tendenz ins säuerliche! Das passt zum LP! Am Gaumen verteilt er sich leicht und dünn, anfangs mit einer Süße von Milchscholade und gebranntem Zucker, nach und nach gesellen sich Kräuter und Gewürze dazu! Alles nicht sehr intensiv…Frucht nehme ich so gut wie gar nicht mehr wahr. Der Abgang setzt anfangs diese Aromen fort, später erscheint noch einmal Trockenobst in Form von getrockneten Aprikosen! Ein gefälliger Rum, der trotz seines Alters wenig Holz aufweist! Insgesamt bietet er aber zu wenig um in die Top-Liga aufzusteigen”

Aroma

Mango Fermented Buttery

Taste

Furry Thin Burnt sugar Dark chocolate Roasted

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What are the key facts about this rum?

Country
Distillery
RumX ID
RX12485
ABV
49,5%
Category
Pot Still Rum
Vintage
1985
Made from
Molasses
Distillation
Pot Still
Age
37 years
Bottle volume
70cl
Price range
Above 250€
Type of spirit
Rum

What is the price trend for this rum?

574 €
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About the Long Pond distillery

The Long Pond distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Long Pond have been reviewed 3,693 times with an average of 8.5/10.


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