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The Whisky Jury The Duo Chapter 2 2017

Highly praised ester-driven blend with overripe tropical fruit, good balance between funk and sweetness, and strong value for money, especially considering its young age and limited outturn.

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Curious funk fans who enjoy Jamaican-style esters but appreciate a rounder, slightly sweeter profile that works both as an easy sipper and in cocktails.

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Details about this rum

Country Unknown
RumX ID RX20536
ABV 50,7%
Category Pot Still Rum
Vintage 2017
Bottled 2024
Made from Molasses
Distillation Pot Still
Age 2 years - 6 years
No. of bottles 523
Bottle volume 50cl
The Whisky Jury 2017   2yr - 6yr   50,7% The Duo Chapter 2

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    How does this rum taste?

    Fruity funk with great value
    Who is this rum for?

    If you enjoy fruity Jamaican funk but want something softer and affordable, this hits the spot with bright esters on top of an easygoing South American base.

    Not really suitable for

    Those who dislike funky, solventy notes or expect long, complex finishes and ultra-refined aging in their rum.

    Aroma

    Ester Tropical fruit Glue Pineapple

    Taste

    Ester Pineapple Peppery Tropical fruit

    How is this rum rated?

    Rating (0-10)
    8.2/10 49 reviews
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    Top 13%

    Price quality top top top

    I am rating it in direct comparison with the first Duo. The nose is a bit shy, there is clearly some high Ester Hampden but you can smell that it is „on top“ of something else. Remember, it is a blend of 20% HD 2yr and 80% South America 6yr, whatever that may be. But let’s continue. The fruitiness and esters are lacking a bit of punch and you can smell the dilution with something less fruity, kind of dull. But still stere are some ripe fruits (pineapple and papaya), some (not so active) wood and dust. Some vegetal notes and a caramelised sweetness. The palate is way more inviting. It is sweet (sweeter than your usual Hampden) but it works quite well as the HD manages to punch through. There are more ripe fruits, some molasses and strawberries. In the finish there is some honey and a nice level of dryness. Overall it differs a lot from the first Duo or your typical HD but I like it a lot.

    The 20% high esters are very dominant on the nose, but I had expected that. After a while, a spicy note comes through. The typical fruity notes from Jamaica are also dominant on the palate, followed by a slightly peppery, spicy note. The 80% South America is most noticeable through a slightly sweet honey note. The finish is slightly astringent and spicy. For me, a very successful blend that is really enjoyable and also has a good PLV. I'll have to get myself another bottle.

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    Au nez, à peine versé dans le verre, il remplit la pièce de ses esthers très puissants et fruité. Si le côté solvant est bien présent, les fruits exotiques très mûrs envahissent les narines. Il y a de l'ananas, de la mangue très faite. De très légère notes d'épices gourmandes viennent compléter le tableau olfactif : une très légère cannelle,un peu de cardamome qui se renforce en second nez. Ça sent aussi le bonbon anglais, un peu de nougat qui éveille les papilles. En bouche, les 50,7° sont bien là mais bien intégrés. On ressent un côté piquant, à la fois acidulé et pimenté. Là encore une compotée de fruits mûrs se développe en prenant tout le palais. En seconde bouche, un côté réglisse est aussi présent, mais moins que sur le Hampden 8 ans. En comparaison avec ce dernier, ce blend ne va pas sur des notes déroutante d'olive et de saumure. Bien qu'il soit sec, il possède une gourmandise à la fois florale et fruité, avec cet ananas compoté, limite pourri mais dans un sens assez noble. Le final est interminable, sur un boisé distingué et puissant, un chêne noble vernis, que je n'avais pas perçu jusqu'ici.

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