78 | Connoisseurs’ Selection
Rum
DOORLY’S 12YO BARBADOS RUM 42
40
Produced at Foursquare Distillery, who consistently produce some of the best rums available. NOSE: The nose is powerful and intense with overripe banana, molasses and spice. PALATE: The palate is dry with rich molasses, a hint of treacle and dried fruit. FINISH: The finish starts with brown sugar then develops into treacle and spice. A great example of a well-aged rum.
BLACK TOT RUM 40
46.2
A modern take on a classic style, combining rum from Barbados, Guyana and Jamaica. NOSE: This is rich and complex, pulling together the differing styles of these classic rum producing nations. PALATE: On the palate there is again complexity, the weight from Guyana, the funk of Jamaican Rum and the fruit of Bajan Rum. FINISH: It leaves your palate invigorated, there is loads of intensity and fun to be had here.
BANDITTI CLUB, GLASGOW SPICED RUM 25
44
The rum is sourced from Madeira then spiced and bottled in Glasgow. NOSE: The nose has cloves and oranges dominating. PALATE: The palate is again packed with citrus, more spice comes through, cinnamon, cloves and allspice. FINISH: A good drier style of spiced rum, loads of intensity and nicely made.
c Matthew M Fadyen CO-OWNER, THE GOOD SPIRITS CO., GLASGOW
www.thegoodspiritsco.com
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Matt can usually be found at the helm of The Good Spirits Company on Glasgow’s Bath Street, hosting monthly whisky, gin and cocktail tastings. Here are three of Matt’s top rums....
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