Richland Single Estate Old Georgia Rum

Smooth and sweet

I had a chance not long ago to take the tour of this distillery's second site in Brunswick, GA, and sample their wares after the tour and it is worth the money. This was another chance to support a small business and to try something different. A buddy in my Guard unit went there and raved about it so last weekend I took my dad to the distillery and we sampled 5 of their offerings and had a great time. This rum that I am reviewing is aged 4 to 5 years in virgin oak charred barrels and then bottled. In the Glencairn, it is medium amber and very smooth with vanilla and oak on the nose. The body is very smooth and with caramel notes and oak moving to the finish of a buttery sugar cookie end. This rum is outstanding it should be sipped and enjoyed slowly like a good whiskey and if you mix it do not beat it up this is a nice drink. The rum is a bit pricey but it is very good and it is keeping a small business afloat so, for now, it is worth it. Enjoy.

Light vanilla, caramel, and oak notes like usual, but I noticed something new this time. For the first time, I noted a subtle anise flavor on the finish. Very very subtle, but welcome.

Cane sugar and light vanilla on the nose. Initial punch of cane sugar, caramel, and light spices. Hint of coffee in the back? Insanely good rum.