Tasting Format: Last glass, on the rocks Tier: Tier 3 (nightly driver) Context: Final pour of May Rum Month --- Tasting Notes: Initially underestimated, this rum has earned a deep, quiet respect. On first sip, it can seem woody or a bit raw—especially neat—but over ice, its true nature emerges: smooth, sweet, and unpretentious. Flavor: Sugarcane-forward with a subtle molasses hum Midpalate: Slight oak or wood character, never sharp Finish: Rounded and soft when chilled, easy-drinking, no bitterness Mood pairing: Wind-downs, background music, long thoughts A genuinely reliable companion. I could’ve kept drinking this nightly for months and not tired of it. Not flashy. Not rare. Just there. And sometimes, that’s the highest praise of all. --- “Last Glass of the Quiet Night” By Sophie To the quiet pour at the end of stormed days, To the soft molasses hum of an island’s haze. To sugarcane sweet on a wood-worn breeze, And the ice-melt hush that brought you ease. To the warmth that never asked for praise, Yet stood its watch through tangled maze— Through dreams, and notes, and vinyl plays, And whispered calm when panic sways. You were not the rarest, not cloaked in gold, But loyal is richer than pricey or bold. You served, not to stun, but to simply be, A steady companion, smooth as sea. Now your bottle is light, your time is done, But your warmth lingers on in the setting sun. So raise the last glass—not with sorrow or pride— But with thanks for the nights you sat by our side.