Down Island Spirits Ghana 2020 Rum

700ml & 124 Proof

What is Down Island Spirits Ghana 2020 Rum?

This cane juice rum from Ghana was distilled in a town known for gold mining, then aged for over 3 years in ex-Bourbon casks in the Netherlands, creating a unique fusion of West African terroir and American oak influence. Interestingly, the distillery is located near Lake Bosumtwi, a sacred body of water believed by the Ashanti people to house the souls of their departed ancestors.

Why do we love Down Island Spirits Ghana 2020 Rum?

Cocktail enthusiasts should seek out Down Island Spirits Ghana 2020 Rum for its rare origin and unique production process - distilled from fresh cane juice in western Ghana's Ahafo Region, then aged for over three years in ex-Bourbon casks in the Netherlands, resulting in a full-flavored rum that captures both its African terroir and European maturation.

How do you drink Down Island Spirits Ghana 2020 Rum?

This bold Ghanaian rum shines when sipped neat or with a single large ice cube, allowing its complex flavors to unfold, but it also adds depth to spirit-forward cocktails; enjoy it year-round, particularly on cooler evenings, paired with rich, spicy dishes or dark chocolate desserts.

$76.99

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Nose: Fresh sugarcane, green banana, and grassy notes lead the way. Hints of vanilla and oak from the bourbon cask aging emerge, along with subtle tropical fruit aromas of pineapple and mango. A touch of ethanol heat is present due to the high proof.

Palate: Intense and full-bodied. The cane juice character shines through with flavors of raw sugar and freshly cut grass. Bourbon cask influence adds layers of caramel, vanilla, and baking spices. Tropical fruit notes intensify, bringing ripe banana, pineapple, and a hint of coconut. The high ABV provides a strong warming sensation.

Finish: Long and warming. The cane juice sweetness lingers, balanced by oak tannins and spice. Grassy notes fade to reveal more tropical fruit flavors. A slight mineral quality emerges, reminiscent of wet stones. The finish tapers off with a pleasant interplay of sweetness and oak dryness.

This unique rum begins with fresh-pressed sugarcane juice in Ghana, which is fermented and distilled in a pot still before being shipped to the Netherlands for aging in ex-bourbon casks, resulting in a spirit that marries West African terroir with European maturation techniques.

This rum's journey spans three continents: distilled in Ghana, aged in the Netherlands, and bottled in Florida, making it a true globetrotter in the spirits world.

The town of MIM where this rum was distilled is known for its gold mining, giving new meaning to "liquid gold" when applied to this cane juice rum.

At 62% ABV, this rum is bottled at "navy strength," a historical term referring to the minimum proof at which gunpowder could still ignite if soaked in spilled rum aboard naval ships.

Main Ingredient: Cane Juice
Country of Origin: Ghana