Maison Rhum JS Barlo Vento (Origin Edition)

Maison Rhum JS is the independent label behind this Guatemalan, an Origin Edition bottled at 47%, a step up in strength from the regional norm. It is a molasses ron in the soft Spanish style, distilled on a column still.

Guatemalan ron leans naturally toward butterscotch, vanilla, raisin and baking spice, and the record here points to a pronounced coffee and woody character. At 47% from an independent selection, expect a fuller, drier reading than the sweeter mainstream Guatemalans, with the oak and roasted notes given more room. This is a Guatemalan with a little extra grip, built for sipping rather than mixing.