The Velier National Rums of Jamaica 2005 Cambridge STC♥E Jamaica Velier 13yo 62.5% 700ml is a limited release of 3648 bottles, distilled at the prestigious Long Pond distillery and bottled by the renowned independent bottler Velier. This exceptional 13-year-old rum, distilled in 2005 and bottled in 2018, showcases the unique ester-driven profile of Jamaican rum, with an impressive ABV of 62.5% and a volume of 700 ml.
A tribute to the ester classification used at the historic Cambridge distillery, this rum boasts an ester level of 550/700 gr/hlpa. This high ester content results in a complex flavor profile featuring sharp and mulchy fruit, savory, and inorganic notes. The aroma is a symphony of glue, ester, tropical fruit, banana, and vanilla, while the palate offers a tantalizing taste of ester, spice, pineapple, complexity, and overripe fruits.
The rum's color is a dark, kastanienbraun, adding to its allure. The finish is long, warm, and woody, elevating the tasting experience to new heights. This exceptional rum is not recommended for beginners but is perfect for those who want to explore the depth and potential of Jamaican rum production.
This rum is part of a series of four bottles released by Velier in 2018, each with a different ester level. The Cambridge STC♥E, with its ester level of 550/700 gr/hlpa, provides intense and complex flavors. It was distilled in a pot still with double retort and aged for 13 years under the tropical climate, resulting in a high angels' share of over 63%. Importantly, it is bottled at its natural cask strength.
The style of this rum is "Continental Flavoured," which refers to Jamaican rums with an ester content between 700 and 1600 grams per hectolitre of pure alcohol. The aroma is strongly marked by glue and solvent, exuding a pure Jamaican style reminiscent of New Yarmouth. Although the solvent dominates initially, it eventually gives way to exotic fruits that prepare for their grand entrance.
The ABV of the Velier National Rums of Jamaica 2005 Cambridge STC♥E is 62.5%.
There were 3648 bottles released.
This rum was distilled at the Long Pond distillery in Jamaica.
The bottler is Velier, an independent bottler known for its high-quality releases.
The ester level of this rum is 550/700 grams per hectolitre of pure alcohol (gr/hlpa).
This rum was aged for 13 years.
The style is "Continental Flavoured," referring to Jamaican rums with a high ester content.
Renowned reviewers praise this rum for its concentrated glue and ester notes, with tropical fruit elements such as pineapple and banana emerging gradually. They appreciate its complex and intense yet delicate profile, highlighting pastry touches of brioche and marzipan followed by spice and vanilla. The palate is lively and powerful, revealing overripe exotic fruits, phenol flavors, esters, and solvents. The finish is expressive, with tannins, spicy, woody, and salty notes that linger long. Comparisons with other releases suggest that while this rum is slightly less accessible and more alcoholic, it remains a highly regarded choice for Jamaican rum enthusiasts.
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