The Decadent Drinks 1997 Clarendon Jamaica Rum Sponge Edition No.20 is a prestigious 25-year-old rum that was distilled in 1997 and aged for over two decades. This extraordinary rum spent 22 years maturing in a single cask under the tropical climate before being transported to the United Kingdom for bottling in 2022. With an impressive ABV of 63%, this limited edition release is confined to only 124 bottles, making it a highly coveted piece for collectors and connoisseurs alike. Decadent Drinks, the brainchild of Angus MacRaild, an independent whisky and spirits bottler, is renowned for its unique and high-quality offerings. MacRaild, who also authors the acclaimed WhiskySponge blog, emphasizes a philosophy centered around quality, enjoyment, and a relaxed approach to life. This philosophy is vividly reflected in the whimsical and artistic labels on Decadent Drinks' bottles, which often feature interpretations of a sponge character. The company's range includes the Spongeverse, Equinox & Solstice, and Equilibrium collections. This particular release is a single cask Clarendon Jamaican rum from 1997, bottled at natural cask strength. Described as extreme, fun, beautiful, and absolutely delicious by the Decadent Drinks team, this exceptional old Jamaican rum is a true testament to the quality that the Clarendon distillery is capable of producing. The nose is rich, intense, and highly perfumed, with exotic fruits and spices, followed by medicinal and floral notes. The palate is powerful and complex, starting with a fruity attack and transitioning to a wave of bitterness with notes of leather, wood, and vegetal elements. The finish is long and satisfying, with roasted, dried fruit, and spicy undertones.
This rum is 25 years old, having been distilled in 1997 and bottled in 2022.
There were only 124 bottles produced, making this a limited edition release.
The rum has an ABV of 63%.
It was distilled at the Clarendon distillery in Jamaica and aged for 22 years under tropical conditions before being transported to the UK for bottling.
Decadent Drinks was founded by Angus MacRaild, who is also the author of the WhiskySponge blog.
Reviewers have praised this Clarendon release for its rich and intense nose, featuring exotic fruits, spices, medicinal, and floral notes. The palate is described as powerful and complex, with a fruity start transitioning to bitterness on leather, wood, and vegetal notes. Notably, comparisons with other Clarendon releases highlight its exemplary wood maturity and balance, making it a standout choice for rum enthusiasts. The whimsical, cubist-inspired label also receives positive remarks, adding to the bottle's allure. However, some note that the high ABV requires letting the rum breathe to fully appreciate its nuanced profile.
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