The Bristol Classic Rum 2008 Port Mourant 10yo 43% 700ml is a distinguished rum distilled in 2008 using the renowned Port Mourant wooden still and molasses. Although the Port Mourant distillery has long ceased operations, its iconic double wooden still continues to produce exceptional rum at the Diamond Distillery (DDL) in Guyana. This particular release was aged in British Guyana before being transferred to Bristol's cellars for further maturation in ex-bourbon barrels. Bottled in 2019 at 43% alcohol volume, this rum was not filtered, preserving its rich and complex character.
The aroma of this rum unveils mature, almost compote-like banana notes, with hints of dried fruit, toasted nuts, and warm spices. Its flavor profile is initially surprising, presenting a cereal-like quality reminiscent of whisky, which then gives way to a roundness and natural response to the pastry and creamy notes of the rum. Additional notes of copper and smoky accents add depth and complexity.
This rum embodies a precise representation of a certain English style, characterized by a funky and rich balance of exotic fruits and almonds in a syrup infused with herbs. The reduction process is expertly controlled, showcasing the delicate art mastered by the producer, Mr. Barret. The banana flavor is enveloped in a liana-like combination of sage and tarragon, creating an intricate and layered profile that is both exotic and familiar. Overall, the Bristol Classic Rum 2008 Port Mourant 10yo 43% 700ml is a unique and masterfully crafted rum that is sure to delight enthusiasts of the spirit.
The rum reveals a complex aroma with notes of mature banana, dried fruit, toasted nuts, warm spices, vegetal, tar, oak, flowery, and menthol.
The flavor profile includes a surprising cereal-like quality, whisky-like characteristics, rounded pastry and creamy notes, copper, smoky accents, grassy, menthol, fruity, sweet, and spicy elements.
The finish is warm and rather dry with oaky, spicy, and grassy notes.
Its use of the famous Port Mourant wooden still, expert aging process in ex-bourbon barrels, unfiltered bottling, and the masterful reduction process make this rum distinct and exceptional.
Overall taste: The Bristol Classic Rum 2008 Port Mourant 10yo offers a complex and multifaceted profile, combining earthy and vegetal notes with sweet fruitiness and a hint of spice.
The Bristol Classic Rum 2008 Port Mourant 10yo has been praised for its intriguing and complex nose, featuring earthy and herbal notes complemented by licorice, anise, raisins, wood, and leather. The palate is described as spicy and intense, with menthol and tropical fruits providing balance. Some reviewers noted a warm and rather dry finish with aniseed and woody tones. Overall, this rum is seen as a good representation of the Port Mourant distillate, though it may be preferred by those who enjoy drier rums.
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