Diamond Rum 1999 24YO Cask #28, Single Cask Nation

Founded in 2011 by Joshua Hatton (an American) and Jason Johnstone-Yellin (a Scot), Single Cask Nation is the United States' only independent bottler following the Scottish tradition. Each cask selected is bottled at natural cask strength, free from chill filtering and artificial colour, with the distillery source front and center. While the SCN reputation was established with exquisite Scotch selections we also bottle American bourbon, rye, single malt, rum, mezcal, and light whisky (aka American grain whisky).

This release comes from Diamond Distillery
Cask # 28
2nd fill Bourbon Hogshead
Distilled October 1999
24 years old
One of only 219 bottles produced

Tasting notes:
Colour: Warm honey Nose: An expressive funkiness that resonates with some people as overripe, bruised pineapple but with others as fresh bicycle tires and Plimsoll shoes fresh from the box. Note, too, acacia, lanolin, and beeswax candles.

Palate: The expressive funkiness of the nose is much tempered on the palate. The fruitiness (guava paste and dried mango) is to the front but there’s abundant rich, black liquorice and dark roasted coffee beans to the rear.

Finish: The licorice and coffee bean notes from the rear of the palate stick around right through the finish as the palate quietly dries.