La Maison Du Whisky Rum of the World 2014

This Rum of the World release from La Maison Du Whisky is a ten year old Australian molasses rum, distilled in 2014 and bottled at 46%. Australian rum is a less common sight on shelves, and this one offers an approachable, fruit forward look at the origin rather than a heavy or challenging style.

Matured in ex-bourbon casks, it leads with sweet tropical fruit, honey and apricot, and the palate keeps that fruity, honeyed character with caramel and a touch of wood before a sweet, peachy, lightly oaked finish. The profile is smooth and easy to drink, with a creamy fruitiness that makes it widely likeable, though it stays fairly linear and lightly oaked for its age. At a fair price it works as a gentle, fruity sipper for relaxed drinking rather than a complex study.