Review by: The Auditor
This rum comes to us by way of American independent bottler Holmes Cay. This rum was distilled at the Beenleigh Rum Distillers in Queensland, Australia. Distilled from Molasses on a Pot Still, it was aged for 6 years in American Oak in Australia, and then aged for 4 years in the UK before being bottled with no additives at high proof.
Distillery: Beenleigh
Bottler: Holmes Cay
Region: Australia
Still: Pot
ABV: 61%.
Age: 10 years. Distilled in 2012. Bottled in 2022.
Cask type: Ex-Bourbon, 6 years in Australia, 4 years in Europe
Price: $85.00
Color: Natural Color. Non-chill-filtered.
Nose: Grapefruit, Vanilla, Pear, mint
Palate: Medium mouthfeel, sour candy, Grapefruit, Pear, Over-ripe Blueberry, Spearmint, Minerality.
Finish: Medium length finish, Spearmint, passionfruit, Pear skin, Grapefruit, Over-ripe Blueberry, Minerality
Conclusion: A great rum bottles by Holmes Cay. This is right up there in profile with the small number of Beenleighs I’ve had. Fruity, a bit of spice, and some distinct minty notes with a heavy minerality. Another big winner from Holmes Cay for me.
Final Score: 88
Scoring Legend:
- 95-100: As good as it gets. Jaw-dropping, eye-widening, unforgettable whisky.
- 90-94: Sublime, a personal favorite in its category.
- 85-89: Excellent, a standout dram.
- 80-84: Quite good. Quality stuff.
- 75-79: Decent whisky worth tasting.
- 70-74: Meh. It’s definitely drinkable, but it can do better.
- 60-69: Not so good. I might not turn down a glass if I needed a drink.
- 50-59: Save it for mixing.
- 0-49: Blech.
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