Macnair's Jamaica peated Exploration Rum 46% NV

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BOW (87)

This Peated variant of the MacNair's Jamaica rum started its journey in the same way as the Unpeated rum. On the second maturation, when the rum was reduced to 69% ABV, it went into casks that previously peated GlenAllachie whiskey to add a distinctive twist. Billy then skilfully blended the rum to create an expression in which the subtle peat smoke and charred cedar notes blend perfectly with the Caribbean notes and ester-driven rum.
This bottling uses barrels previously used for maturing red wine, rye whiskey and peated ex-Bourbon, in addition to new oak barrels.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Waves of pineapple, smoked plantains and cinnamon, with vanilla, butter scotch and smoked Caribbean notes.
Palate: Packed with ripe bananas, grapefruit and Butterscotch, with mango, sugar cane, cocoa, ginger and vanilla.
Finish: Full and long, ending in light smoky notes.