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Review #1486; Rum #785
Here we have something very new to me from Raising Glasses, that American independent bottler. This is a single cask of rum from Matugga, a Scottish rum distillery. This rum was distilled from molasses on a pot still with dunder and aged in an ex-bourbon cask before being bottled at cask strength with no additives for Raising Glasses.
5% of all profits from this bottle go to Jamaica’s O.D.P.E.M to support efforts to rebuild from Hurricane Melissa.
Distillery: Matugga
Bottler: Raising Glasses
Region: Scotland
Still: Pot
ABV: 58.8%
Nose: Vanilla, Hay, Pineapple, Banana, Pear, Earthy, Lime
Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel, Vanilla, Hay, Pineapple, Banana, Pear, Earthy, Lime
Finish: Medium length Finish, Black Pepper, Hay, Pineapple, Vanilla, Pear, Earthy, Lime
An excellent rum here from Matugga. Its fruity, a bit of spice, a nice oak backbone. I wasn’t sure what to expect coming into this but this is one of, if not the best, rum I’ve had that was distilled in Scotland, Wales, or England. It’s a real standout and very enjoyable that harkens to a classic rum profile while still being its own thing. A real winner.
Final Score: 88
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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