The Little Distiller Ultimatum Rum Imperial Sherry Hogshead Finish

The "Ultimatum Rum Imperial Sherry Hogshead Finish" was produced in Jamaica. It was selected and bottled by the independent bottler The Little Distiller. It was distilled in 2008 from Molasses and then aged for 11 years. The rum has an ABV of 48,5%. This is a limited release and there are only 385 bottles. 7 community members rated this rum with an average of 8.0/10. The rum smells like Banana, Vanilla and Ester, and on the palate there is Caramel, Oak and Peppery.

8.0  / 10  (7 reviews)

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    How does this rum taste?

    Aroma

    Banana Vanilla Ester Dried apricot

    Taste

    Caramel Oak Peppery Banana

    How is this rum rated?

    8.0  / 10  (7 reviews)

    "Release from the Dutch Van Wees who have been releasing whisky under the name The Ultimate for 30+ years now. They used an Imperial (closed Scottish Distillery) cask for this blended rum. Nose: quite Jamaican-y. Funky with a bite. Some rubber and chemicals. They might have used a Hampden for this. Some oak. Not necessarily sherry but the rubbernote could come from that. Fermented/esters. Lemon. Interesting juice. With time a get a hint of fudge, caramel, and chocolate (Guyana part?). A somewhat "warmer" influence. Taste: a bit velvety yet stingy on the tongue. A bit all over the place. Two distilleries fighting for attention. Wood/oak is present. Subtle sherry. Malty whisky (which is Imperial's style). Less fruity than the nose. A bit salty. The funk has been tempered. Peppery. It's definitely interesting stuff but also quite challenging because it's all over the place. I'd say in the taste the Guyana is more dominant (Versailles/Enmore is my guess)."

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    8.0 / 10
    Review by: Rowald Sweet Empire

    "Unfortunately, rather a bad example of blends. Quite artificial, sweet woody intense after gum banana, nutmeg, etc.. Makes unfortunately no fun"

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    5.6 / 10
    Review by: crazyforgoodbooze

    "Alkohol könnte besser eingebunden sein."

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    6.9 / 10
    Review by: Mirco

    "This is a favourite of mine, just as the whisky that has been in this cask before. Raspberry, orange, apple, banana, peach, raisin, nuts and vanilla. In the taste there's even a waxiness that these Imperials are known for."

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    8.7 / 10
    Review by: Kay Meertens
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Brand
    Ultimatum Rum
    RumX ID
    RX2140
    ABV
    48,5%
    Vintage
    2008
    Cask number
    #50240
    Made from
    Molasses
    Age
    11 years
    No. of bottles
    385
    Bottle volume
    700cl
    Price range
    <100€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    The Little Distiller 2008 &nbsp; 11yr &nbsp; 48,5% Ultimatum Rum Imperial Sherry Hogshead Finish

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    78€

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