Distilia Long Pond The Golden Age of Piracy Charles Vane 1983 38yr 52,5%

Rich, complex, fruity Jamaican treasure.

This Jamaican rum boasts a complex profile, combining tropical fruit and woody notes with a nutty, estery character. Collectors value its rich flavor and limited availability.



How does this rum taste?

  • Complex and rich flavor profile
  • Excellent balance and integration
  • Limited edition, highly collectible

Crafted in Jamaica's iconic Long Pond distillery, "The Golden Age of Piracy Charles Vane" rum is a distinguished selection by Distilia. Distilled in 1983 from Molasses using a Pot Still and aged for 38 years, it delivers a complex aroma with notes of glue, pineapple, and tropical fruits. At 52.5% ABV, it's a cask strength expression limited to only 108 bottles. Praised for its rich tropical fruit taste, woody undertones, and nutty complexity, this rum is celebrated as a fine example of Jamaican craftsmanship. Its rich estery profile, balanced alcohol integration, and vibrant fruitiness captivate a wide audience, making it a remarkable addition to any collection.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Glue Pineapple Tropical fruit Ester

Taste

Tropical fruit Woody Nutty Complex

Finish

Leather Woody Nutty Tropical fruit

How is this rum rated?

9.2/10
36 reviews

Top 2%

Jamaica

Top 3%

Long Pond

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9.3/10

"Incredibly complex and intense nose - to fall in love! First association was Hampden. Boiled down, tropical fruit, peach and pleasant esters - not too funky. The 38 years in the barrel rounded it out to perfection. Wow, a real explosion on the palate, this is also where the Long Pond character comes out. Perfectly balanced yet complex. Very pleasant bitterness. In the finish, some smoke is added.Outstanding! Absolutely exceptional Jamaican."

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9.0/10

"Retasting with the RumX guys. Lost a few points 😊 ------------ This is close to a perfect rum. We'll balanced and intense with perfect ABV integration. Draws very nice curtains in the glass and the empty glass has a wonderful nose. The angels must have been happy hovering over this cask for so long."

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9.2/10

"Sip for sip a piece of rum history. On the nose still impressively fresh for a 38 years aged rum and due to the force of the tropical fruits with great proximity to the Hampden bottlings from the same vintage. On the palate, the fruity melange remains far ahead, but now additionally paired with light lime notes, well-tarred barrel influence, spices and after a moment in the mouth with a subtle tart note that reminds me of dark chocolate. Age comes into play on the finish, somewhat capturing the youthful freshness from the nose and releasing us into a downright velvety finish. An impressive experience."

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9.1/10

"WOW. Ich bin hin und weg !! Was für ein spitzen Rum !! Nase Unheimlich komplex mit Ester ,Ananas, Mango, Papaya, Banane und leckere Fruchtester .... milde Holznote sehr Harmonisch. Gaumen Ölig Süß ... herrlich ausgewogen wieder Ananas,Papaya,Banane und Ester... gepaart mit einer Portion Holz was perfekt abrundet . Wenn er nicht so teuer wäre.... was wäre das für ein Mai Tai 💥💥 Mit Abstand der beste Long Pond den ich bisher probiert habe"

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Details about this rum

Country
Distillery
Bottler
Brand
The Golden Age of Piracy
RumX ID
RX12843
ABV
52,5%
Category
Pot Still Rum
Vintage
1983
Cask number
#8
Made from
Molasses
Distillation
Pot Still
Age
38 years
No. of bottles
108
Bottle volume
70cl
Price range
250€+
Type of spirit
Rum
Distilia • Long Pond 1983   38yr   52,5% The Golden Age of Piracy Charles Vane

How is the price of this rum developing?

Ø Market value
845€

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About the Long Pond distillery

The Long Pond distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Long Pond have been reviewed 4,714 times with an average of 8.5/10.


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