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Review: Cane Island Jamaica

Posted by Arctic Wolf on October 2, 2023

Cane Island is a rum brand owned by Infinity Spirits, who appear to be based in Amsterdam. The Cane Island Brand showcases rums which are sourced from iconic Island rum nations in the Caribbean and elsewhere in the world.

According to the company website, Cane Island Jamica Rum contains spirit distilled at Worthy Park Estate, Monymusk Estate, Hampden Estate and New Yarmouth Estate, all of which are located on the Caribbean Island of Jamaica.  The spirit is both column distilled and pot distilled from molasses with the majority of the blend said to be from the pot still.  The various spirits in the blend are tropically matured in ex-bourbon casks for 3 to 5 years before being blended with a undisclosed amount of high-ester unaged pot still rum before being bottled at 40 % alcohol by volume.

Here is a link to my recently completed review:

Review: Cane Island Jamaica (Single Island Rum)

“… The breezes bring me scents of resin and licorice stained molasses and butterscotch combined with the punky aromas of Jamaican pot still rum. Vanilla, orange peel, banana, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a touch of cloves add depth to the breezes …”

I hope you enjoy this review which includes my serving suggestion, The Brooklynite.

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Review: Atlantico Gran Reserva Rum

Posted by Arctic Wolf on September 12, 2023

When I first encountered Atlantico Rum, the brand had just launched, and I was fortunate enough to be treated to an information session hosted by Brandon Lieb, of the Atlantico Importing Company.  I was also treated to a tasting where I was able to try their only rum in production at that point, Atlantico Private Cask as well as two rums which were still in development at that time, a premium white rum and an anejo rum. Today line-up consists of 3 rums, the Altantico Platino, Altantico Reserva, and that previously mentioned Altantico Private Cask(I suspect the Reserva and the Platino respectively were early versions of those rums I tasted over a decade ago.)

It appears the brand ownership has changed  a little during the intervening years. Up until three years ago Atlantico was part of Ian Macleod Distillers‘ portfolio of spirits. It is unclear to me whether the brand has been acquired by another spirit’s company after Ian Macleod released its control; however the spirit is still sold at various internet retail sites and is often included in sample form in those Christmas Advent Calendars that are sold during the holiday season.

Here is a link to my full review and tasting notes for Atlantico Gran Reserva Rum:

Review: Atlantico Gran Reserva Rum

“… fine oak and somewhat grassy tobacco spice, some lovely marzipan and a touch of maple forming as well. The rum appears rich and somewhat sweet. This is a typical characteristic of solero style rums …”

Please enjoy the review, and stay tuned for my examination of the Atlantico Platino which will publish in a few short weeks.  Chimo!

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Review: Cane Island Panama Rum

Posted by Arctic Wolf on September 5, 2023

Cane Island is a rum brand owned by Infinity Spirits, who appear to be based in Amsterdam. The Cane Island Brand showcases rums which are sourced from iconic Island rum nations in the Caribbean and elsewhere in the world. Each one of these countries has a long history of rum production with their own styles and traditions. The rum selections consist of Single Island Blends and Single Estate Rums. The Single Island Blends are blends of rum coming from different distilleries from one island, whereas the Single Estate Rums are sourced from one single distillery.  

According to the company website, Cane Island Panama Rum was distilled at the Varela Rum Distillery in Panama. The spirit is column distilled from molasses and tropically matured in ex-bourbon casks for 3 to 8 years before being bottled at 40 % alcohol by volume.

Here is a link to my full review and tasting notes:

Review: Cane Island Panama Rum

“… Butterscotch, fine oak spice, almond and orange peel complimented by vanilla and light baking spices (ginger and cinnamon). Perhaps I also notice a mild impression of coconut although it seems to disappear as quickly as it appears. As the glass breathes, the butterscotch, almond and vanilla merge together giving me a sense of marzipan …”

I hope you enjoy this review which includes my serving suggestion, The Railcar.

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Review: Compagnie Des Indes – Caraibes (Rum)

Posted by Arctic Wolf on July 17, 2023

Compagnie des Indes is a French spirits company which produces a growing family of rums selected from various rum producers from all over the world. They import these rums into France, and offer them either as single cask offerings (representing a cane spirit from a particular geographical region) or as carefully selected blends.

Caraibes is one of those carefully selected blends featuring rums from Trinidad, Barbados and Guyana. The rums which form the basis for the blend are stated on the bottle to have been aged between 3 and 5 years in ex-bourbon barrels.

Here is a link to my full review:

Review: Compagnie Des Indes – Caraibes (Rum)

“… Light butterscotch, almond, licorice, and vanilla with fine wood spice, banana and orange peel following.There is a funky herbal note rising into the air, indicating that perhaps some of the liquid was distilled from a short column or perhaps a pot still …”

Please enjoy my review which concludes with a nice cocktail suggestion, my Embargo Cocktail.

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Review: Diablesse Clementine Spiced Rum

Posted by Arctic Wolf on July 10, 2023

According to the Diablesse Caribbean Rum website their Clementine Spiced Rum is produced in Guyana at the Diamond Distillery using locally produced sugar cane molasses which has been distilled in both traditional pot and column stills using methods which stretch back in time for over 100 years.

This is an all female owned Rum Company, and  their rum, Diablesse Clementine Spice Rum, is named for a feminine figure from Caribbean folklore. Once human, Diablesse’s vanity causes her to give her soul to the Devil in return for eternal youth. Unfortunately, this deal also transforms her into a demon with a hideous face and one leg that ends in a cow’s foot. By hiding her face with a wide brimmed hat and her foot by walking with one leg on the grass, she retains the power of seduction over male victims who she lures into the forest to be killed. (That’s quite a backstory for a spiced rum!)

Here is a link to my full review where you can learn the rest of the story:

Review: Diablesse Clementine Spiced Rum

“… The spices are sort of aggressive indicating the rum will have a bit of bite in the delivery. The overall effect however is pleasant as the flavour and spice mixture seems to be nicely balanced. In the background we notice hints of alcohol, not surprising as the rum is bottled at full strength …”

Please enjoy my review which includes my cocktail suggestion, The Boxcar.

Chimo!

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