Clarendon Berry Bros & Rudd - Single Barrel #8 Jamaican Rum 15 Year Old · 2008 Vintage

A relatively young Jamaican distillery, Clarendon was established in 1949. Utilising both pot and column stills, it produces a range of marques used in the production of world-renowned brands such as Monymusk.

The rich nose on this rum is honeyed, smoky and with hints of diesel, banana and vanilla. As rich as you would expect from a Jamaican rum, this oozes class. This is largely due to the restraining fruits controlling the stronger elements and it being drawn from the cask in its prime. On the palate, it takes a while for the alcohols to dissipate but the balance of flavours integrate to give a lasting, rich and memorable taste. The finish lingers with the prevalent diesel and banana notes still bound in honey. The final impression leaves me with memories of sandy beaches in the sunshine. This is a very pleasing rum.