Black Tot Master Blenders Reserve Rum, 2022 Release

For 2022's Master Blender’s Reserve blend, they drew inspiration from historical rums in their collection and the unique flavour profiles they exhibited over half a century ago. These rums, since lost in the rum world, were rich with notes of baked banana, dusty chocolate, mocha milkshakes, honey, tobacco, leather, liquorice, and spice. These flavours were mapped out and became their guide.

Tasting notes:
Nose: Melted chocolate nibs, toasted hazelnuts are offset against warm orange and cinnamon sticks with a background of mixed tropical juice and cassis. Blackcurrant and raspberry leaf start to come to the fore with time in the glass.

Palate: Initial flavours of milk chocolate and raisins are complimented with cafe latte and ripe banana. A touch of aniseed balances against a light hint of tropical fruit and a wonderful rich baked demerara sugar top to a creme caramel.

Finish: Cinnamon and nutmeg spice along with chili and cocoa linger for an age.