Islay Rum Co Geal 2022

Review by: The Auditor

Review #1079; Rum #407

This is the first release from the Islay Rum Company, which was distilled at the Old Lemonade Factory in Port Ellen. This rum is distilled from molasses, fermented for 4 days, and pot distilled on a double retort pot still.

Distillery: Islay Rum Company

Bottler: Islay Rum Company

Region: Islay, Scotland

Still: Pot

ABV: 45%

Color: Natural Color. Non-chill-filtered.

Nose: Slight Brine, Peppercorn, vanilla

Palate: Medium mouthfeel, slight vanilla, brine

Finish: Short finish, slight pepper, vanilla, brine

Conclusion: I’ve seen a lot of internet hype around Islay Rum Co and reading about them I can see why. Long fermentation times, dunder, etc for some of their experimental releases. For a first entry, I can see the thought as this is appealing and easy to drink. However, coming from Islay, I was not hoping for Peat but hoping for really bold flavors that stood out. This is a bit gentle and I was hoping for more flavor and oomph behind that flavor.

Final Score: 77

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.

Published by The Auditor

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I have drank my fair amount of single malt but got started writing reviews about Single Malt and Bourbon in 2018. Over 1000 total reviews later and I focus mainly on Sugar Cane Spirits now. However, single malt is a still a spirits category I enjoy greatly as is Agave and Brandy. I wouldn’t go as far as to call myself an expert but I am the resident Rum obsessed writer for Malt Runners.

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