Elixir Distillers of London Port Mourant Black Tot Rum Demerara Aged 40 Years 1975 40yr 44,2%

"Ingenious Navy Rum you notice the long maturation. In the tasting comparison, most found the Last Consignment better, I personally liked the 40Y due to the even stronger maturation that you notice clearly in comparison better. Less fruity, but woodier, mustier than the Last Consignment. Arr!"

"Fantastic nose, unfortunately, the rum does not quite keep up on the palate. In the mouth, the rum - despite the very present bitterness - unfortunately seems a bit thin. Whether this is due to the proud age or the not quite so high alcohol content is difficult to judge. But I can not get rid of the impression that there was potential for more here."

"Had a lovely 1975 tasting today so I had to bring some of my gold as well :-) This one has been hyped way too much and the price far from matches the quality. In my opinion this rum has been aged to death. "

"Very special bottle indeed. The high age is very much noticeable and defining for this PM. While I think this is very enjoyable, I can understand any notion claiming this to be over aged."

"Guyana Concentrate. Liquid history. 🤯Slightly too bitter for a top rating."

"The nose is very spicy with lots of vegetable broth and wood. On the palate, a lot of bitterness and wood, very little typical Port Mourant DNA. Unfortunately, a bit thin to it."

"Nose: Jamaican musk, charcoal, nutmeg spice, light caramel dried fruit. Taste Woody but not bitter, with notes of coffee, toast, eucalyptus and menthol on the finish. Persistent mentholated freshness on the finish. Very austere profile, it's good but you have to like woody profiles. It lacks a fair amount of complexity, given the product. It also lacks gourmandise for me. I prefer what the rum leaves in the mouth rather than the attack (fresh menthol caramel dry fruit)."