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.
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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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"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"
"Richtige Fruchtbombe. Tolle Nase. Mund zieht sich zusammen beim trinken. Sehr gut, bräuchte jedoch keine Flasche."
"Bon rum jamaïcain esterisé. C'est rigolo à l'aveugle j'aurais dit Hampden."
"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€..."