Fall 2022 finds Holmes Cay dropping 4 of its single cask rum choices, together with a pair of dueling alternatives from Jamaica and a bottle from Australia. Let’s dive in to the gathering.
Holmes Cay Single Cask Rum Belize 2006 – A 16 yr previous molasses-based column nonetheless rum produced at Travellers Liquors Distillery in Belize. Produced on a manually-operated column nonetheless, 100% tropically aged, and bottled in Belize; 4 casks chosen and bottled at 61% abv. Strong, with notes of espresso bean distinguished on the nostril, plus ample spice, extracted fruit notes, and a contact of dried flowers. Scorching on the palate, however approachable, with a stronger espresso bean word, some toffee, ample vanilla, and layers of raisin-infused gingerbread. Beautiful by means of and thru; I by no means would have guessed it was 100% column nonetheless rum. 122 proof. A / $130
Holmes Cay Single Cask Rum Jamaica 2007 ITP – A 15 yr previous pot nonetheless rum from Lengthy Pond Distillery, all-molasses spirit comprised of Lengthy Pond’s gentle ester mark Ive Trelawny Pot (ITP) mark. It could be a lightweight ester rum, however there’s loads of fruit to spare right here, with notes of overripe banana and guava on the nostril, touched with some cinnamon. A bit extra brooding on the toasty palate, the fruit is extra muted, giving method to notes of chocolate, allspice, and a few flambeed pineapple notes on the end. Very soulful and wealthy, although much less balanced than Belize. 112 proof. A- / $137
Holmes Cay Single Cask Rum Australia 2012 Beenleigh – All molasses, 100% pot nonetheless rum, produced at Beenleigh Artisan Distillery in Queensland, Australia, the place it was aged in Australia for six years in American oak earlier than shifting to the UK for 4 extra years in ex-bourbon casks. 4 barrels chosen. A really distinctive product, this rum has an oily nostril that provides secondary notes of molasses infused with black pepper. The palate feels instantly harsh and pungent, nearly inexperienced because it calls for a wholesome splash of water. Notes of banana pudding and toasted marshmallow emerge with acceptable tempering, the end discovering a stronger oak-infused high quality. 122 proof. B / $100
Holmes Cay Single Cask Rum Jamaica 2014 EMB – An 8 yr previous pot nonetheless, molasses-based rum from Clarendon Distillery, made utilizing a medium-ester type mark. Aged totally in bourbon barrels in Jamaica; three barrels chosen for bottling. A way more conventional bottling than the 2007 ITP, this has all of the hallmarks of pot distillate, laden with hogo, bristly underbrush, and a smear of overripe fruit on the nostril. Punchy on the palate with notes of contemporary, black cherries and tropical fruit, it’s balanced by loads of pepper and a few oaky notes. Warming and spicy on the end, with notes of gingerbread. All the best hits of Jamaica in a single overproof glass. 122 proof. A- / $85
Holmes Cay Single Cask Rum Australia 2012 Beenleigh
$100
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