Rum Jamaica Double Matured Cask (Balan Family Selection)

Sweet grape meets whisky finish

Unique wine cask finish
Smooth and easy to drink
Buttery, fruity accents
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Tastes sweet and grapey with strong whisky vibes, according to reviews. Recommended if you enjoy wine-finished rums and want something different than typical Jamaican style.

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RumX ID
RX23379
ABV
52,9%
Made from
Molasses
No. of bottles
439
Bottle volume
70cl
Balan 52,9% Rum Jamaica Double Matured Cask (Balan Family Selection)

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    How does this rum taste?

    Most reviewers talk about the strong grape and whisky character, with the sweet wine cask finish dominating over classic Jamaican rum flavors. People notice litchi, buttery notes, and some floral touches, but say the ester profile is barely there. It comes across as a smooth, unusual sipper that's quite different from traditional Jamaica rums, mostly enjoyed by those curious about bold barrel finishes—worth trying if you like unique experiments.

    Aroma

    Sweet Grapes Whisky Alcoholic

    Taste

    Grapes Sweet Whisky Ester

    How is this rum rated?

    Rating (0-10)
    6.9/10 11 reviews

    Scotch an der Nase, Cabernet Sauvignon am Gaumen. Wirkt leicht gesüßt. Süffig, aber unspektakulär. Dank an BananaJoe für das Sample!

    a hint of Jamaica and a nice balance between the acid andvthe fruits, buttery, on the nose. But quite subtle and not convincing. Palate is just left with herbs, buttery flavor and a touch of ester. Smooth sipper

    Insgesamt ein guter Rum. Aber durch das Weinfass-Finish kann ich ehrlich gesagt den Grundstoff nicht mehr wirklich rausschmecken. Wer hier Ester sucht, der wird enttäuscht. Vom Scotch-Fass kann ich nichts rausschmecken.

    An der Nase nehme ich erstmal deutlich Alkohol wahr. Ein bisschen Frucht und florale Noten. Am Gaumen wird es dann komplett anders. Nussig-cremige Note, dazu leichte Süße und auch eine medizinische Note. In Summe nicht übel. Alkohol ist gut eingebunden.

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