J. Gow 3 Year Scottish Pure Single Rum “Revenge”

Review by: The Auditor

Review #1147; Rum #462

This is a rum from J. Gow, a rum distillery in Scotland located on Ornkey. This rum was fermented for 5-14 days, distilled, then aged for 3 years in new charred oak and ex-bourbon casks for 3 years before being bottled with no sugar or coloring.

Distillery: J. Gow

Bottler: J. Gow

Region: Scotland

Cask: 3 Years New American Oak and Ex-Bourbon

ABV: 43%

Nose: Caramel, Vanilla, touch of brine, peppery

Palate: Medium mouthfeel, Caramel, Vanilla, Brine, Peppery

Finish:  Short finish, caramel, vanilla, peppery

Conclusion: Overall, pretty fine for the 3 year age and 43% proof. Good classic aged rum flavors, peppery.

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.

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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