The Saint Nicholas Abbey Barbados Single Cask 12 Year Old Rum is a gem that surprises even the most experienced connoisseurs with its nuanced yet perfectly balanced flavor profile. Bottled at 40% ABV in a magnificent 700ml decanter, this rum makes an ideal gift for any discerning spirits lover. Produced in the renowned Foursquare distillery for Saint Nicholas Abbey, this 12-year-old rum exemplifies the best of Barbados' rum-making heritage, offering a complex interplay of tropical fruits, subtle spices, and a hint of smokiness. Compared favorably to its 15-year-old counterpart, this rum is fruity and rounded, with a light smoky touch on the palate, evoking a desire to try it at a higher ABV for even more depth.
This particular bottle has captured the hearts of many rum enthusiasts, often being described as the "best Bajan rum" they've ever tasted. Its purity and rich taste have even sparked a deeper interest in the world of rum for some. The rum’s balanced profile features delightful notes of caramel, coconut, pineapple, and vanilla, enhanced by undertones of leather and oak. It leaves a lingering finish of woody, chocolate, and roasted flavors, making it a memorable sip from start to finish.
The rum is produced by the Foursquare distillery for Saint Nicholas Abbey.
Many find the 12-year-old to be fruity and round with a light smoky touch, preferring it over the 15-year-old for its balanced and nuanced flavor profile.
This rum is noted for its purity, balanced flavors, and the complexity it brings to the palate, making it a standout among Bajan rums.
Caramel, coconut, pineapple, woody, vanilla, fruity, leather
Balanced, woody, vanilla, oak, fruits, mango, smoky, raisin, spice, baking spices
Woody, chocolate, cappuccino, roasted, smoky, raisin
This rum offers a complex and well-balanced profile, showcasing notes of tropical fruits, spices, and oak, with a lingering smoky and woody finish.
The Saint Nicholas Abbey Barbados Single Cask 12yo is an exceptional rum that captivates with its nuanced complexity and balanced flavor profile. Its aromatic blend of tropical fruits, spices, and oak and its beautifully smoky finish make it a memorable experience for any rum enthusiast. This is the rum that can spark a passion for the world of rum, a must-try for those who appreciate fine spirits.
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