The Duppy Share Carribean rum 40% 700ml

The Duppy Share Caribbean Rum is a unique blend of golden rums aged for up to 5 years, sourced from multiple distilleries in Jamaica and Barbados. This independent bottling is a result of a meticulous 5-year aging process using both Pot and Column Stills, with an ABV of 40%. The rum is a blend of a 5-year-old column rum distilled at Foursquare, aged in ex-bourbon casks, and a 3-year-old rum distilled at Worthy Park. The rums are aged entirely in the tropics before being brought to England for blending. The aroma is a delightful combination of woody, fruity, and spicy notes, with hints of vanilla and pineapple. The flavor profile showcases a perfect balance of fruity and spicy notes, with a light and funky finish. Aeration enhances the comfort of very tropical, cozy aromas, taking you towards an increasingly pastry, creamy, and candied profile. The rum opens with a very sweet and comfortable fruitiness, sitting on a bed of ripe white peaches, strawberries, and softly exotic fruits. A few hints of toasted wood float in the distance, sprinkling a light dusting of sweet spices. The Duppy Share Rum is a tasty mix of tropical fruit and subtle oak flavors, made from a blend of bourbon-barrel-matured 5-year-old rum from Barbados and 3-year-old rum from Jamaica. This award-winning blend boasts an amazingly smooth texture with a gorgeous honey buttery finish, making it an incredibly flexible rum for various occasions. Enjoy it on its own, on the rocks, or in a cocktail like a daiquiri or a rum old fashioned. The name "Duppy Share" is a nod to the legend of the "duppies", the evil spirits that roam the Caribbean, getting drunk on rum that evaporates from barrels. This well-received rum offers a unique blend and a pleasant taste experience, making it an interesting and decent value choice for rum enthusiasts.

Reviewers appreciate the lovely aroma of pineapple, sweetness, and a hint of alcoholic odor, which transitions into flavors of pineapple and vanilla on the palate. The rum is described as very soft and well-balanced, though some feel the aftertaste is a bit short and diluted. The blend showcases the estery part from Jamaica and the buttery finish from Barbados, making it a recommendable rum, especially considering its price. Some comments note its suitability both as a sipper and in cocktails, highlighting its smooth texture and interesting contrast between fruity nose and spicy palate. Overall, it's considered a good value, flexible rum, ideal for various occasions and a solid choice available in local supermarkets in the UK.