Bristol Long Pond 1985 37yr 49,5%

RX12485Very goodSingle Cask250€+
“Complex, aged Jamaican rum; smooth, sweet but tame.”

The 1985 Long Pond rum, aged for 37 years, offers a complex sensory journey. Produced in Jamaica and bottled by Bristol Classic Rum, this pot still creation expresses notes of tropical fruits like mango, wood, and spice. On the palate, flavors of barrel depth, burnt sugar, and hints of vanilla and roasted elements are noted. While users appreciate its elegance and balance, some highlight its subdued intensity and robust sweetness. This rum’s lengthy aging brings surprising smoothness despite its wood-driven profile, making it a noteworthy choice, though it's occasionally perceived as lacking the depth found in younger counterparts.

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Highlights

  • Smooth and elegant
  • Complex flavor profile
  • Tropical fruit highlights

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How does this rum taste?

The 1985 Long Pond rum is aged, complex, with tropical and woody notes, yet seen as missing intensity despite its smoothness and sweetness.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Tropical fruit Mango Woody Spicy Buttery Caramel

Taste

Barrel Burnt sugar Tropical fruit Vanilla Roasted Nutty

Finish

Barrel Brown sugar Vanilla Coffee Cocoa Dry

Community reviews

8.6/1047 reviews
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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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8.7/10

“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.”

Aroma

Spicy Woody Dried fruit Banana Tropical fruit

Taste

Barrel Vanilla Tropical fruit Leather Nutty
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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 ans
Bottle volume
70cl
Price range
250€+
Type of spirit
Rum
Bristol Classic Rum • Long Pond 1985   37yr   49,5%   €€€€ 1985

How is the price of this rum developing?

585€
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About the Long Pond distillery

The Long Pond distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Long Pond have been reviewed 4,544 times with an average of 8.5/10.


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