Keep in mind the High quality Previous Medford Rum 1876 I attempted the opposite day? Nicely, turns on the market was a fair older pattern on my desk: an 1834 Jamaica Rum from the identical distributor M.E. Bellows’ Son in New York.
It was distilled over 190 years in the past. Simply to offer you an concept, in 1834 Jamaica formally ended slavery! That’s how outdated that is. In your info, the abolition of slavery slowed down sugar and rum manufacturing on the island considerably, which meant Jamaica was overtaken by Guyana and Martinique as greatest rum suppliers.
Jamaica Rum 1834 ‘Bottled from barrel’ (40%, M.E. Bellows’ Son)
Nostril: fairly dense, instantly reminding me of some very outdated Inquina from Barbadillo. Loads of PX-like sweetness and molasses, in addition to some dried fruits (dates and figs) within the background. That is combined with thyme or sage syrup and a touch of clove. Previous barrels. Then raisins, espresso liqueur, drops of vermouth bitters. There’s a really Jamaican facet to it as effectively, one thing metallic and evenly dunder-y.
Mouth: a little bit weaker than anticipated, though the profile itself is sort of darkish once more. Extra espresso liqueur with darkish caramel and loads of raisins. Chocolate notes. Then a lightweight mustiness comes ahead, nothing dangerous although. Hints of bittersweet herbs and liquorice, earlier than a barely metallic word units in once more.
End: not lengthy, with extra caramel, drops of cough syrup, espresso bitterness and a touch of outdated oak.
The nostril was extra attractive than the 1876, in my view. On the palate it’s positively flatter although, missing only a little bit of oomph. So there, if you happen to discover each on the cabinets, you understand what to purchase, ha! Severely, the nostril is priceless however that is unimaginable to match to trendy manufacturing. Nevertheless I discover it fairly spectacular that there’s one thing undeniably Jamaican to it.
