J Gow Culverin unaged

Review by: The Auditor

Review #1087; Rum #414

This rum was distilled at the J Gow distillery in Scotland. This marque of molasses based rum was fermented to 9% over 5 days, distilled to 85% in a single pass, then diluted to 50 % with no additives or ageing.

Distillery: J Gow

Bottler: J Gow

Region: Scotland

ABV: 50%

Nose:  Brine, touch of vanilla, bit of orange.

Palate: Medium mouthfeel, lemon, bit of orange, brine.

Finish: Short finish, lemon, orange, vanilla.

Conclusion: I can appreciate that a distiller in Scotland is trying their hand at making rum. However this falls a bit flat for me. The flavors even at this higher proof don’t really wow or punch in heavily.

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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