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Bhakta Spirits

Bhakta Spirits
1990 Armagnac Cask Finished Jamaican Rum

Category: Rum (Aged more than 3 Years)

Date Tasted:
Country: Jamaica
Alcohol: 62%
96 Points
Platinum Medal
Superlative
$500

Bhakta Spirits
1990 Armagnac Cask Finished Jamaican Rum

Category: Rum (Aged more than 3 Years)

Date Tasted:
Country: Jamaica
Alcohol: 62%
Medium gold color. Aromas and flavors of roasted dates, bananas foster, Arturo Fuente Añejo No. 77, and coconut cream with mocha with a round, crisp, dryish medium-to-full body and a hot, intricate, very long finish displaying notes of espresso bean in xo cognac, pepper, sandalwood, and salted caramel, cherry tobacco with apple butter on cinnamon toast, and passionfruit and papaya dark chocolate ice cream. Don’t let the ABV fool you, this is as approachable and delightful as any high proof Rum can be; a classy spirit that will only continue to evolve from a little water.

Tasting Info

Spirits Glass Style: Spicy & Complex
Aroma Aroma: roasted dates, bananas foster, Arturo Fuente Añejo No. 77, and coconut cream with mocha
Taste Flavor: Same as aromas with notes of espresso bean in xo cognac, pepper, sandalwood, and salted caramel, cherry tobacco with apple butter on cinnamon toast, and passionfruit and papaya dark chocolate ice cream
Smoothness Smoothness: Hot
Finish Finish: Very Long
Enjoy Enjoy: with cigars, neat, on the rocks and with drops of water
Bottom Line Bottom Line: Don't let the ABV fool you, this is as approachable and delightful as any high proof Rum can be; a classy spirit that will only continue to evolve from a little water.

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Bhakta Spirits

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