The Rest & Be Thankful 2000 Monymusk Rum is a characterful Jamaican rum, distilled in 2000 at the renowned Clarendon Distillery, one of the oldest rum distilleries in Jamaica. This single cask rum was distilled from molasses in a copper pot still and aged for 21 years in American oak casks, allowing it to be influenced by both tropical and continental climates. Bottled at cask strength, this limited edition of 185 bottles was released in 2022 in Scotland without any added coloring or chill filtration.
This dark, long-aged rum is a Monymusk rum with the MMW mark, indicating that it is a Monymusk Wedderburn rum, a typical Jamaican rum. With a high alcohol content of 66.6% and an ester count of 258.5 gr/hlpa, this limited edition rum is not to be underestimated. The rum offers a fruity aroma and taste, with typical "funk" notes.
The Rest & Be Thankful series is a British product line established in 2012 by a former director of the Bruichladdich Distillery. The series offers high-quality Caribbean rums, including the Rest & Be Thankful 2000 Monymusk Rum, which deserves undivided attention.
This rum is unique due to its 21-year aging process in American oak casks, its high ester count, and being bottled at cask strength without any added coloring or chill filtration. The MMW mark further signifies its distinctive Jamaican rum profile.
Given its high alcohol content, it is recommended to enjoy this rum with a few drops of water to mellow its intensity. Allowing the bottle to sit open for a couple of weeks can also help smooth out some of the harsher edges.
Only 185 bottles of this limited edition rum were released, making it a rare and exclusive product.
Overall: This rum offers a complex and multifaceted flavor profile, showcasing notes of tropical fruit, spice, wood, and a hint of funkiness.
Opinions about the Rest & Be Thankful 2000 Monymusk Rum vary, reflecting its intense and distinct Monymusk profile. Some reviewers appreciate its powerful and fruity characteristics, noting that a few drops of water or allowing the bottle to breathe can significantly enhance the experience. Others find it to be average, mentioning that it can be a bit too bitter and acidic, with the alcohol integration not being perfect. Overall, it's a bold and flavorful rum that may require some patience to fully appreciate.
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