RA Burkes Elements III Erde Earth Madeira Finish 2024
Intense ester notes with a Madeira finish.
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Rum Artesanal Burkes Elements III Erde Earth Madeira Finish showcases the distinctive traits of Jamaican rums. Produced by Heinz Eggert GmbH, this molasses-based rum is aged between three to five years and has an ABV of 56.9%. Its fragrant ester, glue, and tropical fruit aromas give way to a palate of ester, burnt sugar, and earthy notes. Limited to 800 bottles, the Madeira cask finish creates a complex fusion of flavors, though users note it can be unbalanced with hints of acidity and wood tannins. Ideal for rum aficionados interested in exploring unique Jamaican profiles or as a dynamic mixer. While it may not be universally praised, it offers a taste adventure bearing the unmistakable Hampden influence.
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The third Elements bottling from RA. It's not a milestone, especially as I'm not a fan of sweet finishes. The Hampden DNA is recognizable, but so is the sweet Madeira finish. The first Elements still remains the best
Immediately intense "Jamaica" on the nose, wild and edgy with an emphasis on fruit and esters Palate: very alcoholic and again the impression of grappa. Very young and edgy. Too alcoholic for me to taste on its own. But very interesting as a mixer full of character.
I had feared something peaty with the third bottling of the Elements series from Burkes with the synonym earth. But it didn't turn out that bad. Instead, we are surprised with a mix of casks that have been finished in Madeira casks. Tropical fruits and esters dominate the still young rum on the nose. Sweet and sour nuances emerge on the palate, although I find the balance a little lacking. The whole thing then actually goes in the direction of (dry) earth. A decent bottling but nothing that I would recommend a bottle of.
The third bottling from the Elements series. The first one really picked me up, but I preferred to skip the second one because of the whisky finish. Well, I should have done the same with this one. Not really a highlight. It promises a lot on the nose with the typical Hampden notes, which it definitely can't keep on the palate due to the finish. Nice to have tasted for the price (no great loss), but nothing more.