Isla del Ron Long Pond 2008

This bold Jamaica rum from Long Pond captivates with its tropical, ester-rich aroma and intense, fruity palate, culminating in a well-rounded, vibrant finish.

8.3  / 10  (30 reviews)

High-ester and fruity Jamaican delight.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Complex ester-rich aroma
    • Bold fruity palate
    • Excellent value for price

    The 2008 Long Pond Rum from Jamaica, bottled by Isla del Ron, is a cask strength, high-ester spirit with a 59.1% ABV. Known for its complex aromatic profile, it features notes of esters, solvents, pineapple, and tropical fruit. Enjoyed for its bold, fruity palate with pineapple and anise, this rum offers a striking balance of sour and salty flavors. Critics note its alcohol integration but praise its overall value and limited edition status, with only 187 bottles available. This unique rum provides a vibrant experience for those seeking a powerful ester profile.

    Aroma

    Ester Solvents Pineapple Fermented

    Taste

    Pineapple Ester Sour Salty

    How is this rum rated?

    8.3  / 10  (30 reviews)
    Top 39% Jamaica

    "Another great ester bomb from Jamaica. Very delicious rum. The bouquet in the nose is amazing! The alcohol could be integrated better. Normally i would give a 84 rating, but the original price per value was excellent, so +2! Nose: complex, ester, nail polish, glue, solvents, fermented, varnish, trop fruits, pineapple, citrus, orange, banana, overripe fruits, spicy, woody Mouth: Ester, glue, nail polish, intense, full bodied, elegant, delicious, round, oak, salty, smoky, roasted, some accents of anise, pineapple, orange peal Finish: long, fruity, furry, bitter, vinegar, warm fermented, toasted, salty, woody(oak), pineapple, orange peal, overripe fruits, spicy"

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    8.8 / 10
    Review by: Galli33

    "Richtige Fruchtbombe. Tolle Nase. Mund zieht sich zusammen beim trinken. Sehr gut, bräuchte jedoch keine Flasche."

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    8.4 / 10
    Review by: Tschusikowsky

    "Bon rum jamaïcain esterisé. C'est rigolo à l'aveugle j'aurais dit Hampden."

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    8.2 / 10
    Review by: Rodolphe

    "Awesome super fruity ester bomb. Reminiscent of a high-ester WP. But also somewhat reminiscent of LROK The Younger, only this one is a little rounder and less perfumed. It's crazy that it was once available for 50€..."

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    8.5 / 10
    Review by: HenryL
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    RumX ID
    RX9267
    ABV
    59,1%
    Category
    Pot Still Rum
    Vintage
    2008
    Cask number
    #IdR 024
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Pot Still
    Age
    12 years
    No. of bottles
    187
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <100€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Isla del Ron • Long Pond 2008 &nbsp; 12yr &nbsp; 59,1% 2008

    How is the price of this rum developing?

    The RumX community has already added 46 bottles to their collections:

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    31
    opened
    5
    emptied
    10
    Open rate
    33%
    Ø Market value
    86€

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    About the Long Pond distillery

    The Long Pond distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Long Pond have been reviewed 5,604 times with an average of 8.5/10.

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