Review by: The Auditor
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Review #1292; Rum #597
Here we have a bottling from La Maison & Veiler under the Papalin line, a bottling of rums that creates blends of rums from multiple distilleries from the same country. In this case, tese rums come from Jamaica. This rum is a blend of rum from Worthy Park WPL (60-119 gr/hlPA), Long Pond STCE (550-700 gr/hlPA), and Hampden C<>H (1,300-1,400 gr/hlPA). This rum was distilled in a pot still and aged for 5 years in Jamaica before being bottled with no additives.
Distillery: Worthy Park, Long Pond, and Hampden Estate
Bottler: La Maison & Velier
Region: Jamaica
Still: Pot Still
ABV: 57%
Nose: Pungent, Banana Bread, Popcorn, Vanilla, touch of Brine, Black Pepper, Allspice
Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel, Lemon Peel, Vanilla, Popcorn, Banana Bread, Brine, Allspice, Guava
Finish: Long finish, Popcorn, Vanilla, Banana, Grilled Pineapple, Black Pepper, Allspice, Brine, Lemon Juice, Guava
Conclusion: I am incredibly impressed. This blend is an excellent example of high ester rums but it doesn’t veer into the overly industrial side of things. Great tropical fruits, spices, and a touch of that weird glue funk to bring it all together. The aroma fills the room as soon as your pour it.
Final Score: 91
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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