Review #1497; Rum #796

Probitas Green is a new version of the blend of Hampden and Foursquare rums bottled by Velier. This rum is a blend of rums from Hampden Estate and Foursquare aged entirely in the Caribbean, but this new version has caramel coloring added that was made at Foursquare. The blend of rums is unaged Coffey column still rum and aged pot still rum distilled by Foursquare. There is also unaged pot still rum from Hampden Estate (LROK) marque. It was then bottled at a high proof (some would say Navy and you can too but it’s a term I don’t really are about) and was non-chill filtered.  

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Distillery:  Hampden Estate and Foursquare

Bottler: Velier

Region: Jamaica and Barbados

Still: Column and Pot

ABV: 57%

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Nose: Orange Peel, Toasted Brown Sugar, Vanilla, Toasted Coconut

Palate: Medium mouthfeel, Pineapple, Toasted Brown Sugar, Vanilla, Orange Peel, Toasted Coconut

Finish: Medium length finish, Toasted Brown Sugar, Orange Peel, Pineapple, Black Tea, Toasted Coconut

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Much like the OG probitas, this is a very good rum released. It has a bit more spice to it than the OG probitas to me and certainly has that caramel coloring added. It’s a bit different given its intended for different cocktails but neat drinking wise its solid. I foresee this being something that’s always on my shelf for cocktails much like the original Probitas.  

Final Score: 85

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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.