Review by: The Auditor
Review #1416; Rum # 715
This rum comes to us from dependent bottler Velier, bottled under the National Rum of Jamaica label. This rum was distilled from molasses at Long Pond in Jamaica where it aged for 12 years in ex-bourbon casks. It was then bottled at cask strength with no additives and an ester count between 500-700. This marque, STC<3, is from the now shuttered Cambridge rum distillery.
Distillery: Lond Pond
Bottler: Veiler
Region: Jamaica
Still: Pot
ABV: 57%
Nose: Passionfruit, Mango, Motor Oil, Sweat, Grilled Pineapple, Soy Sauce, Cement Glue, Star Anise
Palate: Thick oily mouthfeel, Soy Sauce, Mango, Pineapple, Motor Oil, Sweat, Vanilla Chai, Cement Glue, Star Anise
Finish: Long finish, Soy Sauce, Mango, Pineapple, Motor Oil, Sweat, Cement Glue, Star Anise
This is actually a re-review (an accidental one) but I wrote my original review of this 2 years ago and 386 rum reviews later, I like it even more. Its rich, luxurious, an incredible balance of industrial and intense tropical fruits. Long Pond knows how to put out some amazing quality rum.
Final Score: 96
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.
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