The Original Islay Rum {Ùine Mhòr}

Funky, floral, grassy blanc sipper

According to reviewers, this rum balances fresh, grassy, and floral notes with pronounced vegetal flavors. Its unique character intrigues both neat sippers and mixers.

Well-balanced aroma
Distinct floral notes
Versatile for cocktails
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Details about this rum

RumX ID
RX18103
ABV
55%
Category
White Rum
Vintage
Made from
Molasses
Distillation
Double Retort Pot Still
Age
Unaged
Bottle volume
70cl
The Islay Rum Company 2023   Unaged   55% The Original Islay Rum {Ùine Mhòr}

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    How does this rum taste?

    What stands out most in reviews of The Original Islay Rum {Ùine Mhòr} is its balance between earthy, floral, and fruity notes, with several buyers highlighting aromas of wildflowers and green fruits like pear. Many mention it’s quite approachable for an unaged rum, with some comparing its grassy profile to Clairin or even a high-ester Jamaican. Fans often sip it neat or try a splash of water to soften the alcohol. Worth considering if you enjoy distinct, funky blancs or want something unique for mixing.

    Aroma

    Floral Flowery Grass Sugarcane

    Taste

    Vegetal Green fruits Floral Pear

    How is this rum rated?

    Rating (0-10)
    7.5/10 12 reviews
    Top 36% United Kingdom
    Top 10% The Islay Rum Company

    I was already curious about this one, after the distributor's description of printer's ink and fudge...on the nose it reminds me of a Clairin, with spicy vegetables, but also something like graphite (maybe that's the printer's ink?), then sweetish again in the direction of mandarin, and I also have fudge. On the palate, fruit brandy (Williams pear) and a spicy, peppery finish. Great stuff!

    Riecht besser als er schmeckt. Als Obstbrand ganz ok aber als Rum nicht so gut. Hatte mir davon mehr versprochen. Generell bin ich von den unaged häufig enttäuscht, da der Geruch meist vielversprechend ist.

    In der Nase wie ein jamaikanischer High-Ester, ich würde mich blind wohl auf Long Pond einschießen. Lack, vergorene Frücht, Lösungsmittel, das volle (ungereifte) Programm, mit einer leicht medizinischen Note. Am Gaumen dann leicht bitter-pflanzlich, die Ester etwas zurückhaltender. Insgesamt recht chemisch, auch wenn das nicht schlecht nicht. Freue mich, den in ein paar Jahren mal zu probieren!

    Surprisingly good unaged agricol. Grassy & fresh with hints of anise and green fruits. Sweet and floral on the palate with Well integrated alcohol and medium long finish, looking forward to the aged product.

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    About the The Islay Rum Company distillery

    The The Islay Rum Company distillery is located in United Kingdom. Rums from The Islay Rum Company have been reviewed 34 times with an average of 7.3/10.

    Rums: 5
    Avg Rating: 7.3/10
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