Review by: The Auditor
Review #1105; Rum #431
J Gow is a Scotland distillery that is located on Lamb Holm. The rum is distilled from imported molasses, fermented for 5-14 days and distilled two times. This particular bottling was aged for 5 years in an ex bere whisky/OWC oak cask before being bottled at cask strength with no additives.
Distillery: J. Gow
Bottler: J. Gow
Region: Scotland
ABV: 51.2%
Cask: ex bere whisky/OWC Oak
Price: £69.99
Nose: Slight lime, Apricot, slight bread
Palate: Thin mouthfeel, orange peel, apricot, slight lime, peppery,
Finish: Medium length finish, orange peel, peppery, apricot, lime
Conclusion: This is a fine rum. The fruits are pretty nice and the dash of pepper adds a little something to it. I feel as though the cask does the heavy lifting here but I am alright with that as it is an enjoyable flavor profile. The only downfall for me here really is that the flavors are a bit limited and the mouthfeel comes across a touch on the thin side despite the proof.
Final Score: 82
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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