Taste the Caribbean: Rum Nation Barbados 8 Years, A Distillate With Character
Rum Barbados Nation 8 Years is a delicate and fragrant distillate that is edgy and herbaceous, with fruity and pungent sugar cane notes.
It’s not dark and deep, but quite dynamic and rocky, so don’t expect a soft and velvety drink.
Even after 8 years of aging in wooden casks, it had a bit of character, and the spice and vanilla flavors didn’t completely overpower it.
It’s funny how the different sites that sell it describe it as a typical Barbados rum or as a rum that has kept the original range of aromas.
In reality, before aging in wood, this distillate was very scorbutic, very lightly perfumed, and even less delicate. It was the years in the wood that concentrated and rounded off the corners.
It is not a particularly fine rum; the raw material is very basic, but it is not asked to work miracles but only to offer a simple, fruity, and direct drink. enough; it’s useless to embroider so much on it.
How it is produced
It derives from the distillation of fermented molasses, which is then distilled in a column alembic. Barrels have an average age of 8 years.
Organoleptic characteristics
The bouquet is subtle and citrusy, with orange and vanilla, gentian, and peach.
It has a good rhythm, moderate spiciness, and annoying hints of vanilla and oak that spoil the nose.
Herbaceous and medicinal traces are in full view, with a floral finish.
Ethereal traces of ginger and lemongrass
On the palate, it is brusque and warm, scornful and direct. It is not a particularly soft rum, but rather focuses on fire and a decisive, sapid push. wide but shallow structure. It’s a beach guerrilla gascon, not a meditation rum.
Interesting and easily forgettable.
Overall, it’s a direct and simple distillate, without makeup, but it’s not too bad either, since it is offered for what it is without many frills. hard and angular substance, but honest.
Price
32 euros, an excellent price. It won’t be an unforgettable distillate, but at least the price is calibrated.
Pairings
Tiramisù, chocolate salami, pear and chocolate tart, blueberry cheesecake, chocolate truffles, apple tart.
