This very special Caribbean rum cask whisky batch has been matured in American oak Bourbon casks and then finished in freshly emptied Caribbean Rum casks. It is a beautiful dark golden colour, and the nose is sweet and light with just a hint of candy, pineapple, and rum. This will entice you to sip and experience the bright, warming palate, which is sweet and zesty. The rum notes dominate, with brown sugar, pear and citrus peel. The lingering finish is spicy, making it the ideal summer dram.
Official Tasting Notes:
Nose:Â Sweet, light and spicy. Subtle hints of candy, pineapple and rum.
Palate: Smooth, oily and warming. Sweet and smoky. Vanilla and burnt caramel notes mingle with light, earthy peat.
Finish:Â A spicy lingering finish..
The Launceston distillery is located in the historic Hangar 17 at Launceston airport. It’s the oldest surviving aviation building in Tasmania and used as a passenger departure point until the current terminal was built in 1968. The stills and brewing equipment were all manufactured in Hobart, with the heads of both stills having a distinctive reflux ball to produce a smooth, refined spirit. They are clad in Tasmanian oak for heat retention too.
