Bristol Long Pond 1985

RumX tasters find this Long Pond surprisingly approachable, full of fruit and wood but mellowed out. One to try if you appreciate softer, sweeter rums with a subtle edge.

8.6  / 10  (51 reviews)

Woody, buttery, soft, and unusually sweet for Long Pond.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Erstaunlich frische Nase für das hohe Alter.
    • Very smooth, almost easy sipping old LP.
    • knusprige Süße – fast schon zu viel

    Long Pond 1985 from Bristol Classic Rum is a 37-year-old Jamaican spirit with a distinct profile—woody, buttery, and rich in tropical fruit. RumX members repeatedly pick out mango and vanilla, while the barrel character is present but not dominant for the age. Several describe it as unusually mild and easygoing for a Long Pond; for example, "a Gaumenschmeichler, aber eben auch keine Ecken und Kanten" (@Gunnar Böhme) and "eine knusprige Süße – fast schon zu viel" (@Oliver). Some wish for more punch, noting the spirit feels a bit thin at 49.5%. Despite that, the subtle sweetness and balanced finish are a pleasant surprise.

    Aroma

    Tropical fruit Woody Mango Spicy

    Taste

    Barrel Burnt sugar Tropical fruit Vanilla

    How is this rum rated?

    8.6  / 10  (51 reviews)
    Top 20% Jamaica
    Top 30% Long Pond

    "Amazingly fresh nose for its age. However, the fruity notes fade into the background on the palate as the length increases, with a nice sweetness and a little more woodiness coming to the fore - but the rum does not tip over into overly bitter spheres. Unfortunately, I find the aromatic refinement a little lacking overall, which is why I am left with a very tasty rum in my glass, but one that is not quite in the absolute top league."

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    8.5 / 10
    Review by: Jakob

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

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    8.3 / 10
    Review by: Oliver

    "For me one of the nicer bottlings of 80ish Long Ponds. It presents a rather fruity nose with mango and peach alongside vanilla and wood. On the palate wood is (unsurprisingly) more present but the overall picture is nicely balanced with fruity notes and enough liveliness despite its long aging."

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    8.7 / 10
    Review by: DomM

    "Very smooth, almost easy sipping old LP with a nice sweet caramel note. Nose: Delicious, fruity, glue, varnish and a bit spicy! Superb! Palate: Thin (diluted?), a lot of fruits, a hint of glue and a well integrated barrel. The spiciness disappeard. Finish: Medium long and more on the woodier side. The tannins make it slightly astringend."

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    8.6 / 10
    Review by: Galli33
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    Details 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
    250€+
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Bristol Classic Rum • Long Pond 1985   37yr   49,5% 1985

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    573€

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    About the Long Pond distillery

    The Long Pond distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Long Pond have been reviewed 5,630 times with an average of 8.5/10.

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