Review #1482; Rum #781

This sample was provided to me by a producer, distributor, or some other industry source free-of-charge. No compensation, outside of the sample, was received and there were no strings attached.

Here we have another bottling of New  Yarmouth rum from independent bottler Bedford Park. This rum distilled on a column still from molasses at New Yarmouth, aged for 5 years in Europe in a once filled bourbon cask before being bottled at cask strength with no additives. This rum is the New  Yarmouth HM marque which is 500-700 gr/hlAA

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Distillery: New Yarmouth

Bottler:  Bedford Park

Region: Jamaica

Still: Pot

ABV: 69%

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Nose: Buttery Popcorn, Vanilla Cream, Orange Peel, Mango, Lime Juice, Black Tea, Lavender

Palate:  Thick Oily Mouthfeel, Lime, Vanilla Cream, Orange Peel, Buttery Popcorn, Soy Sauce, Black Tea, Lavender

Finish: Medium length finish, Lime, Vanilla Cream, Orange Peel, Buttery Popcorn, Soy Sauce, Black Tea

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Another excellent rum overall from New Yarmouth. This one is out there in terms of raw explosive flavor. Powerful and pungent tropical fruits, a bit of spice and tea, a hint of floralness as well. It drinks well below its proof but also does well with a bit of water to really open up those fruit notes.

Final Score: 91

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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.