Jamaican Rum from Monymusk, distilled in 2010, Aged 8 tropical years and 7 continental years, Cask Strength, 66,9%, 200ml
"Selected during a blind tasting by Christophe, Cédric, Marvin, Julien, Manu, Sébastien, Jacques, Jakob, Vincent, Emmanuel and Alric from a lineup of outstanding rums. A wonderfully unexpected and irresistibly funky Monymusk!"
Colour : Yellow gold
Nose : Surprising and captivating right from the start. It opens with a medicinal touch, light glue, varnish, eucalyptus, and camphor. But then, it shifts. The profile evolves rapidly: green banana, apricot, papaya, and a hint of candied lemon emerge. A pastry-like roundness follows, think fruit-studded brioche and slivered almonds with a soft touch of vanilla. This is a nose that won’t sit still, constantly evolving, layered, and full of unexpected turns. You can’t pin it down, and that’s what makes it so engaging.
Palate : Dry and focused on the attack, with a beautifully controlled intensity. Exotic fruits, mango, apricot, warm spices black pepper, cinnamon, and elegant oak lead the way. Underneath, notes of toasted almonds, blond tobacco, and a hint of dark chocolate bring depth. The alcohol is perfectly integrated, powerful but never overpowering. Like the nose, the palate keeps unfolding, revealing more with each sip.
Finish : Long, warm, oak, vanilla, and roasted cacao come through, followed by a lingering mentholated freshness. The complexity doesn’t fade, it lingers and evolves, even after the last drop.
Conclusion : A Monymusk that defies expectations. Refined yet funky, wild yet precise. This isn’t just a rum for ester-heads, it’s a sophisticated, shape-shifting spirit that keeps surprising you from nose to finish. A stunning selection from Swell de Spirits, and a real standout for lovers of complexity and evolution in their dram.