The S.B.S Fiji is an exceptional 18-year-old rum, hailing from the renowned South Pacific distillery, and hand-selected by 1423 World Class Spirits. This rare gem is crafted from molasses using a Pot Still and was bottled at a cask strength of 57.1% ABV. The aroma profile features a captivating blend of ester notes, tropical fruits, vegetal undertones, nail polish, and a distinctive funky essence. On the palate, it offers a flavor explosion of spicy nuances, tropical fruits, woody elements, esters, and a touch of honey sweetness, making this rum a rich and complex treat.
The rum is highly praised for its complexity, Fiji-Funk character, and unique combination of fruity, floral, and spicy notes, balanced with a pleasant eucalyptus finish. The South Pacific Distillery, located in Lautoka, Fiji, is known for producing corsed, rich, and aromatic rums through the use of traditional Pot Stills.
This single cask selection boasts a fruity, waxy molasses scent that seems to overflow from the glass, combining the fermentation process with the aging process. The palate offers a lively attack, with herbaceous notes evolving into fruit compotes, and a touch of acidity from the citrus elements.
This S.B.S (Single Barrel Selection) rum is distilled in a Pot Still at the South Pacific Distillery, known for producing fruity, ester-rich, and slightly smoky rums, characterized by a medicinal and rich flavor profile. This rum has been aged in former Bourbon barrels and bottled in its natural cask strength.
In summary, the S.B.S Fiji South Pacific 2002 is an exceptional 18-year-old rum, hand-selected by 1423 World Class Spirits, and boasting a unique aroma and flavor profile, resulting from its traditional Pot Still distillation and aging in former Bourbon barrels.
There are only 240 bottles of this exclusive rum available.
The alcohol by volume (ABV) is 57.1%, which is a cask strength level.
The bottle size is 700 ml.
This rum is distilled at the South Pacific Distillery in Lautoka, Fiji.
A traditional Pot Still is used to distill this rum.
This rum was aged in former Bourbon barrels.
Tropical fruit, ester, nail polish, papaya, floral, earthy notes.
Spicy, woody, honey, earthy, tropical fruit, funky, with hints of rubber, licorice, and eucalyptus.
Woody, herbal, astringent, spicy, with lingering notes of honey, licorice, and eucalyptus.
This rum offers a complex and multifaceted experience, blending tropical fruit notes with earthy, spicy, and funky characteristics for a truly unique and memorable taste.
Overall, reviewers find the S.B.S 2002 Fiji South Pacific rum to be a highly complex and enjoyable spirit. It is praised for its integration of wood and alcohol, creating a harmonious balance. The aroma presents a delightful mix of fruits, esters, and barrel influence, while the palate reveals additional layers of rubber, licorice, almond, vegetal, pipe tobacco, tea, and olive flavors. The finish is notably long, with a combination of barrel notes, honey, and eucalyptus. However, some reviewers noted it could use a bit more power to compete with top-tier rums. Despite this, it is considered a worthwhile purchase, offering great value for its price.
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