Berry Bros & Rudd Rum 2003

This is an independent bottling of Fijian rum from Berry Bros and Rudd, the long established London wine and spirits merchant, drawn from a 2003 vintage and aged eleven years. Fiji has built a reputation for characterful pot influenced rum, and a single origin release like this is aimed at drinkers who want the island style with the proof left up.

Matured in ex-bourbon casks and bottled at a natural feeling 46%, it shows a dark, nutty leaning profile, with ex-bourbon oak typically adding toffee and gentle spice. Continental ageing in Europe means the eleven years sit gently, giving an honest, unsweetened island rum rather than a soft or sugared one.