1974
Complex, leathery, and full of dark fruit.
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Produced by the Port Mourant distillery and bottled by High Spirits Collection, the 1974 Guyana rum is a testament to exceptional craftsmanship. Distilled from molasses, this high-proof rum (59.1% ABV) impresses aficionados with its complex aroma and tasting notes of prunes, leather, mocha, and coffee. Rich in texture and highly aromatic, this rum showcases the intricate blending of roasted and tobacco highlights with a musty flair. Enthusiasts praise its elegant balance and remarkable depth, enhanced by hints of dry wood bitterness and syrupy sweetness. With a robust leathery and prune-infused profile, this rum solidifies its status as a benchmark for Port Mourant expressions, renowned for intriguing flavor layers and opulent appeal.
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About the Port Mourant distillery
The Port Mourant distillery is located in Guyana. Rums from Port Mourant have been reviewed 2,186 times with an average of 8.5/10.
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I love these old PMs! Consistency oily, dark, palate wood, plum, bitterness, complexity balanced to perfection.
The difference between the 74 and 75 vintages is always very clear. I would describe vintage 74 as somewhat woodier and dustier. A very round, full, dense and lush nose. Extremely sweet with dried plums, raisins and dates. Also caramel, treacle, brown sugar, cola and a nice Maggie-like spiciness. Wood is very dry and dusty, but not at all disturbing. Various Jägermeister herbs, tobacco and iodine round off the whole thing very nicely. My goodness, this is complex...... In the mouth, the rum has an almost syrupy consistency, it's thick like a broth that has been boiled down for days. Oily, sticky and heavy, the rum lies on the tongue and plays with sweet dried fruit, caramel, creme brulee, lots of spice and massive, stony wood notes. Everything seems incredibly round, palatable and the almost 60% carry the rum very powerfully but pleasantly over the lips. There is almost no bitterness, brilliant! The best Port Mourant from 1974, without a doubt
PM in absolute top class!
Full of awe this rum came into the glass today ...Outstanding complex nose ... you could lie down in it ... Dark fruits, molasses, leather, coffee and chocolate characterize the first impression... All incredibly balanced. Insanity on the palate.... Lots of molasses, coffee and plum ... Alcohol very well integrated... Strong roasted flavors with caramel and some hazelnut. The rum easily needs 45 minutes to slowly open up, after which it gets better and better and better... 💥