Rest and Be Thankful Monymusk 9 Year 2012

Review by: The Auditor

Review #1154; Rum #469

Here we have a blend of rums from the Monymusk (Clarendon) distillery in Jamaica. This rum was distilled from molasses and aged in ex-bourbon casks for 9 years (mostly in Europe) before being bottled with no additives.

Distillery: Monymusk

Bottler: Rest and Be Thankful

Region: Jamaica

Cask: Ex-Bourbon

ABV: 46%

Nose: Vanilla, Pencil Shavings, touch of pineapple, lemon

Palate: Lighter mouthfeel, Pencil Shavings, Touch of Pineapple, lemon , vanilla

Finish:  Medium length finish, Pencil Shavings, Pineapple, Vanilla, touch of lemon

Conclusion: Overall, a very good rum. Some of the pencil notes keep it from rising above but it has good flavors that are well balanced. Priced a little too high for me ($88 in the USA from what I could find) but a very good blend.

Final Score: 85

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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