jdriip
Barrell Rum Private Release
Aged Rum — Jamaica, Barbados, Martinique, Guyana, USA
Reviewed
September 8, 2022 (edited September 16, 2022)
Not this particular bottle, but didn’t want to start a new entry.
My sample bottle is marked “Barrell Rum B602 130”
My brief notes: This is fantastic! Love the interplay of the sweet Barbados and the grungy Jamaican rums. Long spicy sweet finish. Superb!
I believe that the sample I’m tasting is the “Breaking Bourbon Single Barrel Club pick #19 "Come Together"” from Mash and Grape. Not 100% certain, but the sample is from my buddy in Oregon, the 130 proof matches, and I know he’s partial to M&G.
Notes from M&G: “On the nose, sweet gingerbread combines with maple sugar candy and lightly toasted marshmallows. A touch of leather teases in the background. A spicy pop touches down on the tongue, with graham crackers, maple sugar candy, and dark fruit swirling in. Light smoke, creme brulee sweetness, and a hint of butterscotch follow. It finishes with a warming heat emphasized by dark fruit and raisins. The sweetness lingers, leaving behind a delicate brown sugar aftertaste. Clocking in at a whopping 130 proof, this bourbon drinker’s rum is dangerously easy to drink.”
I’d say they nailed it.
Barrell puts out a ton of product, it can be overwhelming. Previously I’ve held off from purchasing any of their private label rums. After tasting this, I will definitely be exploring more of them.
Thanks to @accordingtoben for the sample.
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@Anthology are you referencing the CH12 Rhum Agricole Cask Whiskey?
Nice review! With you based in SoCal I was hoping this was the review for the K&L bottling, which is currently on sale. This sounds like it’s worth a flier…