Asta Morris Rasta Morris Maman Brigitte (Blended Rum)

Asta Morris is a Belgian bottler, and its Rasta Morris rum line gathers Caribbean rum into characterful blends; this Maman Brigitte assembles Dominican, Bajan and Jamaican components and bottles them at 43%. The Jamaican influence shows in the esters, with banana, pineapple and a fruity lift on the nose carrying a light, well judged funk that lifts the whole.

Matured in ex bourbon, the palate is sweet and tropical with a touch of medicinal funk and vanilla, finishing on tropical fruit, sweetness and a returning ester note. The mix works well, sitting between gourmand sweetness and gentle Jamaican wildness, though the sweetness suggests it is an easy, accessible style rather than a bone dry purist's blend. A pleasant, fruit forward sipper that bridges approachable and funky, well suited to drinkers exploring blended Caribbean rum without wanting full intensity.