SMALL BATCH
There is no universal definition for small batch, but for us it means creating blends from no more than 15 barrels.
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8 YEAR OLD
Aged for a minimum 8 years in ex-bourbon American White Oak Barrels.
“Banana and molasses are classic on this golden Panamanian rum. Buoyant flavors of light brown sugar and fried plantains are ornamented by clove and allspice that linger on long after each sip’ – Ultimate Spirits Challenge
- Batch number found on back side of neck label
- 45% ABV
- Gold Medal, 2016 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
- 92 Points, 2016 Ultimate Spirits Challenge
Founder's notes
The Surprise. The 8 Year represents how I fell in love with rum. Being from Kentucky, I grew with bourbon whiskey and thought rum was strictly meant for mixing. I learnt this is nowhere near the truth and there are rums out there that I could enjoy like a whiskey – neat, over ice or in a cocktail. This rum is that for me.
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12 YEAR OLD
Aged for a minimum 12 years in re-used ex-bourbon American White Oak Barrels, some which previously held sherry.
“Soft and perfumed aromas of white honey with whipped cream, coconut shavings, and sugar cane are indulgent on the nose. A touch of sweetness hits the palate yet profound flavors of vanilla and warm spice. An absolute delight.” – Ultimate Spirits Challenge
- Batch number found on back side of neck label
- 45% ABV
- 93 Points, 2019 Ultimate Spirits Challenge
Founder's notes
The Unexpected. “How can this be so light in color?” I am often asked if the color was filtered out, it wasn’t. The color is naturally drawn from the 12 years spent in re-used barrels. Unlike bourbon producers, we can ‘re-use’ a barrel many times and with each use, the influence from the oak lesssens. This is a delicate rum – elegant and refined. Take your time with this one and you will be rewarded.
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TROPHY RELEASE
A blend of rums aged between 8 – 15 years. Each rum is selected for its unique and robust profile.
- Batch number found on front label
- ABV varies by batch
- The Top 10 Rums of 2020, Drinkhacker
- 93 Points, 2019 Ultimate Spirits Challenge
Founder's notes
A blank Canvas. I appreciate how an artist can take a blank canvas and turn it into a beautiful work of art. It’s my goal to accomplish the same with each batch of Trophy Release. I carefully selected rums between 8 and 15 years of age to created a beautiful and flavorful release. And just like a painting, each batch will be different from the next.
This batch is unique in that we didn’t put in full barrels but rather pulled portions from barrels. We selected: 8 YO rums aged in ex-boubon; 10 YR rums finished in ex-Bourbon, ex-Toasted Oak Bourbon; ex-Rye and ex-Wheated Bourbon; 14YO rum finished in ex-Speyside (not peated) Scotch. Bottled at 50% ABV with a yield of 720 bottles.
This batch consists of 5 barrels (3 x 8YO and 2 x 13YO). The 8 year old rums aged in ex-bourbon barrels. One 13 year old rum spent the last 15 months in a toasted oak barrel. The other 13 year old rum spent the last 17 months in an ex-rye whiskey barrel. Bottled at 53.6% ABV with a yield of 900 bottles.
This batch consists of 6 barrels (3 x 8YO, 2 x 13YO and 1 x 15YO). The 8 and 15 year old rums aged in ex-bourbon barrels. The 13 year old rums consist of one barrel of 12YO finished 15 months is toasted oak barrels and another barrel of 12YO rum finished 15 months in ex-speyside scotch casks. Bottled at 52.6% ABV with a yield of 1,200 bottles.
This batch consists of 7 barrels (4 x 8YO, 2 x 10YO and 1 x 15YO). Aged in ex-bourbon barrels with a high number of barrels that previously held sherry. Bottled at 55.2% ABV with a yield of 1,500 bottles.
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BARREL SERIES TENNESSEE WHISKEY FINISH
Tennessee Whiskey is characterized as being sweet and smooth. A nice companion for our rum.
- Batch number found on front side of label
- 50% ABV
Founder's notes
The Smooth Taste of Tennessee Whiskey. In tasting through our catalog of single barrels, we were so impressed with the TN Whiskey Barrel finish that we decided to make a small batch out of this. These barrels imparted a taste that was meant to be shared.
This batch consists of 8 year old rum aged in ex-bourbon barrels and then finished 8 months in ex-Tennesse WhiskeyBarrels. Bottled at 50% ABV with a yield of 618 bottles.
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BARREL SERIES RYE FINISH
Rye is bold, distinctive and finishing a rum in rye barrels in uncommon. The result is a remarkable combination of spice and subtle sweetness.
“On the palate, though, the rum explodes. First is the rush of dense chocolate, vanilla, and baking spice one would expect, again with an edge of slightly funky molasses character. It takes only a second for the rye to make its presence known. Big and peppery, with a sharpness that immediately evokes whiskey more than rum, the spice slowly fades into a brown butter note that melds both the whiskey and rum worlds.” – Drinkhacker, Batch 1908-R
- Batch number found on front side of label
- 50% ABV
- 90 Points, 2020 Ultimate Spirits Challenge
Founder's notes
The Spice of Rye. This was the first Barrel Series (finishing rum in distinctive barrels) we ever did. I like Rye and, of course, like my Rum – so why not marry some of the flavors? The rye whiskey aged in these barrels was ‘barely legal’ (51% Rye) which I felt would play well with our aged rum.
This batch consists of 12 year old rum aged in ex-bourbon barrels and then finished 15 months in ex-rye whiskey barrels.
This batch consists of 12 year old rum that aged in ex-bourbon barrels and then finished 8 months in ex-rye whiskey barrels.
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