New Yarmouth 1994, 26 years, Jamaica edition No. 1
Our first rum from Jamaica was distilled in 1994 and spent 25 years maturing in the tropics in an Ex-American Oak cask. Bottled in 2021 at a cask strength of 68,7% ABV. At the age of 26 it’s one of the oldest spirits in The Colours of Rum collection so far. The cask yielded 256 bottles, the design of which are inspired by the gold of the Jamaican flag.
Jamaica 1994 edition no. 1
Region: Jamaica
Distillery: New Yarmouth
Age: 26
Distillation: 11-1994
Bottled: 04-2021
Cask no: 435081
Cask type: Ex-American Oak Cask
Still type: Column
Maturation: 25 years in the tropics
ABV 68,7%
Vol. 700 ml
No bottles: 256
Tasting Notes:
“Colour: amber. Nose: it is a little strong (ha, cough…) but it seems that sugarcane and crushed sesame are running the show this far. With water: tons of pencil shavings, so lead, coal and cedar wood, then ham and macadamia nuts. A feeling of 'bourbon', not a lot of complexities, but balance is perfect at +/-45% vol. Mouth (neat): hot, leafy, brilliant. Very brilliant, actually, even at 68.7%. With water: yeah there, this works a treat, with oranges and just all tropical fruits you could think of, over a bed of traditional oak spices (cinnamon, really) and more oranges. Finish: long, the body getting a tad thin now despite the heavyish strength. Comments: same overall quality as that of the J.M 2007, I would say. Very different from the high-ester rasta rums such as WP, Hamden or Monymusk.”
Note: SGP:651 - 87 points.
Source: whiskyfun.com
“There is strong drying astringency on the initial sip of black bananas and slightly sour pineapple juice. [..] The mid palate evolves with more complex flavours arriving and making this rum a real experience to savour. Some olives and lychees come into play alongside the toffee and vanilla. [..] Even at 68.7% ABV this is quite an easy going sipper. ”-
Note: 4,5
Source: thefatrumpirate.com
Nose: punchy esters, with iodine, plenty of varnish and a whiff of glue. Aniseed and cinnamon. Some coconut flakes and plantains. There’s a hint of olive brine, as well as some sourness and chilli heat, but gradually it becomes rounder, showing notes of vanilla and caramel. A really nice mix, although – again – it’s not that funky (by Jamaican standards).
Mouth: concentrated but actually quite drinkable at full strength. Pineapples, chalky notes, some grassy touches, with a hint of oil paint and whiffs of diesel. Slightly dry perhaps, but within limits considering the quarter of a century in the tropics. It’s a decent swimmer, bringing out toffee and coconut while keeping the full body.
Finish: medium length, with more fresh oak coming to the fore. Spices on a background of brown sugar sweetness.
Note: 90/100
Source: whiskynotes.be
