CoR Long Pond Jamaica No. 12 LPS

Jamaica No. 12 LPS impresses with fruity esters and spice but divides opinions on its depth. An intriguing sipper from Long Pond with a distinctive style.

7.8  / 10  (31 reviews)

Smooth but lacks expected LPS complexity.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Fruity and ester-rich nose
    • Smooth and easy to sip
    • Unique Jamaican profile

    The Jamaica No. 12 LPS is a 1998 vintage rum from the Long Pond distillery, aged 23 years, and bottled by The Colours of Rum. This cask strength release, with just 163 bottles, offers a distinctive profile characterized by esters, tropical fruits, and vanilla, with a smooth yet spicy palate featuring candied flavors and allspice. User reviews highlight it as an easy sipper, though its complexity and intensity divide opinions. While appreciated for its fruity notes and roundness, some find it lacking the expected depth and character for an LPS mark. Overall, this rum offers a mellow experience for enthusiasts of unique Jamaican spirits.

    Aroma

    Ester Tropical fruit Vanilla Yellow fruits

    Taste

    Tropical fruit Candied Spicy Soft

    How is this rum rated?

    7.8  / 10  (31 reviews)

    "Got a sample of this rum for free from RumX. It’s a 23yo pot still rum distilled in 1998 continental aged in an ex-Rum barrel whereafter it’s bottled at cask strength in just 163 bottles at 52,7%. Overall a fruity, soft and round rum. Not a typical Long Pond."

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    7.8 / 10
    Review by: Stefan Persson

    "Mmh .... very thin ... tastes almost watery. I had really expected more. Some fruit, some wood ....minimal esters. Everything already there but incredibly little of everything ... A real shame. Very short finish without leaving an impression, at least for me."

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    7.7 / 10
    Review by: SaibotZtar

    "Jamaica No. 8 vs No. 11 vs No. 12 Nose clearly goes to No. 11. very nice basket of fruits and overripe banana. Is this maybe one of the 2000 VRWs vs LPS for the other two? No. 12 is nice with some tropical fruits and spices. No. 8 is dominated by wood and remains sharp even after > 1h in the glas. Taste: 2001 (8) much better on the palate vs on the nose. However, a little thin and unassuming. Not bad, though. 2000 (11) sweet and fruity on the palate as well. Easy going but also quite nice. If anybody knows the mark on this, let me know 🙂 Overall my winner out of the three 1998 (12) also very round and easy going. A little more wood and roasted notes. Feels a little thin and uninspired to me, however."

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    7.7 / 10
    Review by: DomM

    "A surprisingly thin and light LP with little expressive flavors! Based on the data I had expected something more"

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    7.8 / 10
    Review by: Thunderbird
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    RumX ID
    RX14122
    ABV
    52,7%
    Category
    Pot Still Rum
    Vintage
    1998
    Mark
    LPS
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Pot Still
    Age
    23 years
    No. of bottles
    163
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <250€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    The Colours of Rum • Long Pond 1998 &nbsp; 23yr &nbsp; 52,7% Jamaica No. 12 LPS

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    Open rate
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    Ø Market value
    127€

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    About the Long Pond distillery

    The Long Pond distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Long Pond have been reviewed 5,585 times with an average of 8.5/10.


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