FRC Dutch Windmill Collection (The Kinderdijk)

Caramel-forward, Oloroso-infused, bold Dutch rum.

The Kinderdijk rum presents a rich blend of caramel and vanilla, underscored by woody and sherry notes, though alcohol integration may vary user experiences.

Rich caramel profile
Unique Oloroso sherry finish
Smooth, creamy texture
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Details about this rum

Distillery
Brand
FRC
RumX ID
RX15208
ABV
52,2%
Category
Pot Still Rum
Cask number
#2681
Made from
Molasses
Distillation
Pot Still
Age
8 years
No. of bottles
292
Bottle volume
70cl
Oldman Spirits GmbH • Zuidam 8yr   52,2% FRC Dutch Windmill Collection (The Kinderdijk)

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    How does this rum taste?

    The "FRC Dutch Windmill Collection (The Kinderdijk)" rum is an intriguing offering from the Zuidam distillery, bottled by Oldman Spirits GmbH. This 8-year-old cask strength rum, boasting a 52.2% ABV, features a prominent caramel and vanilla profile, enhanced by woody and spicy notes. Distilled using molasses and matured in Oloroso sherry casks, it offers a complex aroma and flavor palette that includes hints of coffee and molasses. While some users praise its creamy texture and unique caramel character, others noted a sometimes harsh alcohol presence. Limited to 292 bottles, this rum is sought after for its distinctiveness and notable sherry influence, earning appreciation from fans of specialty Oloroso finishes.

    Aroma

    Vanilla Caramel Woody Spicy

    Taste

    Caramel Vanilla Woody Molasses

    How is this rum rated?

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    7.6/10 23 reviews
    Top 26% Netherlands
    Top 34% Zuidam

    Diesen Monat hat mich das Rum-Abo mit einer wirklich feinen Spezialität verwöhnt. Aus den Hallen der Flensburg Rum Company gab es den “FRC Dutch Windmill Collection Single Cask The Kinderdijk Windmills 8 Jahre”. Kurz zu Dekonstruktion dieses Namens-Ungetüms: Es handelt sich um einen 8 Jahre gereiften, in Fassstärke (52,2 %) abgefüllten Rum aus den Niederlanden, der Teil einer Reihe von Abfüllungen ist, die den typischen Windmühlen des Landes gewidmet sind. In diesem Fall ist die Kinderdijk-Windmühle der Pate der Abfüllung. Leider gibt es ein wenig konkurrierende Angaben dazu, wie die Reifung erfolgte, aber einig sind sich alle dabei, dass der Rum ganz oder in Teilen in Oloroso-Sherry-Fässern lagerte. Vielversprechende Eckdaten, aber wie macht er sich denn nun im Glas? Vor allem die offenbar vollständige kontinentale Reifung in maritimer Umgebung ist ungewöhnlich und macht Lust auf Meer…ähem ich meine mehr ;-) Schon an der Nase gibt sich der Rum erwachsen und stimmig. Vorrangig ist hier der Fasseinfluss von Vanille- und Holznoten präsent, aber durch den Sherryeinfluss mischen sich auch schon hier leichte Fruchtnoten von Pflaumen und anderem reifem Steinobst mit dazu. Natürlich ist auch der Alkohol präsent, aber gut eingebunden und nicht brennend. Wirklich toller erster Eindruck. Auf der Zunge setzt sich das fort: Der Alkohol ist hervorragend eingebunden und brennt auch bei längerem Aufenthalt auf der Zunge kaum. Man hat dadurch genug Zeit, die Aromen nach und nach genießen zu können. Neben den bekannten Holz- und Vanille noten sind auch hier wieder für mich vor allem Aromen von Pflaumen und sehr reifen Aprikosen zu schmecken. Der Oloroso-Einfluss macht sich hier offenbar sehr gut bemerkbar. Eine schöne Abwechslung zu den in den letzten Jahren inflationär aufkommenden PX-Sherry-Rums. Diese finde ich zwar auch toll, aber etwas Abwechslung ist stets willkommen im Glas. Alles in allem ist der Rum für mich ein echtes Highlight. Eine aromatisch interessante und wirklich leckere Einzelfassabfüllung ohne Zusätze in Fassstärke für ~65 EUR ist ein echtes Brett im aktuellen Rum-Umfeld.

    Un bonbon industriel au caramel. Vraiment pas mes goûts, il m’écœure au nez et en bouche pas un grand fan.

    For me, clearly the strongest of the three current Windmill bottlings. As if you put your nose in a bag of butterscotch candies (86 points) and lick with your tongue at liquid, still warm caramel (82 points). Really extraordinary in its uniqueness, how do you get something like that without additives!?very high recognition value.

    Decidement, ces finish sherry ou olorosso, ce n'est pas mon truc. Je trouve que ça finit toujours sur une note amère plutôt désagréable. Dommage car les notes d'expresso en fin de bouche de ce rhum suffisaient pour l'amertume :) Édit : impression non confirmée à la seconde dégustation. C'est plutôt gourmand et caramélisé. Le raison est là mais me paraît moins amer. Et finalement, j'ai plutôt aimé.

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