Alpha 1988-1990

Woody, complex, but slightly thin yet balanced.

Well-balanced
Elegant alcohol integration
Rich woody aroma
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This 30-year-old Enmore rum is woody with dried fruit notes, offering a balanced yet slightly thin profile, appreciated for its well-integrated alcohol and warm nose.

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Details about this rum

Country
Distillery
Bottler
RumX ID
RX12718
ABV
51,6%
Made from
Molasses
Age
30 years
No. of bottles
251
Bottle volume
70cl
Jack Tar • Enmore 30yr   51,6% Alpha 1988-1990

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    How does this rum taste?

    The Alpha 1988-1990 rum is a distinguished expression from the renowned Enmore distillery in Guyana, bottled by Jack Tar. Distilled from molasses and aged for 30 years, it presents woody notes complemented by dried fruit and raisin flavors. As a limited edition release, this cask strength rum at 51.6% ABV features warm tobacco and tropical fruit aromas. While users appreciate its elegant integration, some find it lacking complexity and depth. The rum showcases exquisite craftsmanship, yet differing opinions exist regarding its overall harmony and balance. This release is a part of RumX's marketplace offerings.

    Aroma

    Woody Raisin Fruity Tobacco

    Taste

    Woody Dried fruit Raisin Sweet

    How is this rum rated?

    Rating (0-10)
    8.5/10 17 reviews
    Top 33% Guyana

    Nice blend of two different Enmore vintages. Components of the blends are three barrels of EHP Marques (once 1988, twice 1990), which a slight minerality, which reminds me of Versailles, is not missing. Apparently, both Alpha and Omega bottlings contain the same blend, which honestly doesn't really make sense to me - playing with different nuances would have been the more interesting option here...? Whereby I must state that the present result of the blend absolutely knows how to convince. An exquisite rum. Or rather two. Or not?

    Sehr süffig, elegant, der Alkohol ist super eingebunden.

    First to note this rum following the raffle of March, thanks again Rum X and Jack Tar. Very good rum with maybe a little preference for the omega! But both are very good ✈️

    Kleines Vergleichstasting: 1. Sample Eleven Enmore 20 years 50,6% 2. Jack Tar Alpha Enmore 1988 - 1990 51,6% 3. Jack Tar Omega 1988-1990 51,6% 4. Sample Eleven Albion 9 years 57,2% Jack Tar Alpha Enmore 1988 - 1990 51,6% --------------------------------------- Nase: Runder, würziger, angenehmer/interessanter als der Omega. Alkohol gut eingebunden Mund: leicht rauchig, Vanille, ziemlich relaxed vom Alkohol. Leider hat man das Gefühl, dass der Rum zu weit runter reduziert wurde. Er schmeckt nicht wässrig, aber etwas "dünn". Fazit: Gut aber meine Erwartungshaltung war etwas höher.

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    About the Enmore distillery

    The Enmore distillery is located in Guyana. Rums from Enmore have been reviewed 4,165 times with an average of 8.8/10.

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