R.L. Seale’s Finest Barbados 12 Year Rum is part of our Dark Rum collection. It comes from R.L. Seale's Rum and is crafted in Barbados.
R.L. Seale's Finest Barbados 12 Year Rum is a testament to traditional Barbadian rum-making, offering a rich and complex flavor profile that showcases the island's unique terroir. Interestingly, the distinctive square bottle design isn't just for show - it's deliberately shaped to prevent the bottle from rolling during ocean transit, a nod to the rum's seafaring heritage and the company's commitment to practical innovation.
Cocktail enthusiasts should embrace R.L. Seale's Finest Barbados 12 Year Rum for its exceptional balance and complexity, crafted by the Foursquare Distillery's master blender Richard Seale. This rum stands out for its unadulterated character, bottled without added sugar or flavoring, allowing the true essence of aged Barbadian rum to shine through in cocktails or sipped neat.
R.L. Seale's Finest Barbados 12 Year Rum shines when sipped neat or with a single large ice cube, allowing its rich complexity to unfold on the palate. This versatile spirit also excels in classic rum cocktails, particularly those with citrus notes, and pairs beautifully with spicy Caribbean cuisine or decadent chocolate desserts, making it a perfect choice for balmy summer evenings or cozy winter nights by the fire.
Nose: Dried tropical fruits like mango and papaya. Toasted oak and vanilla bean. Subtle hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. Light caramel sweetness.
Palate: Medium-bodied with a smooth texture. Flavors of baked apple, ripe banana, and golden raisins. Notes of toffee and roasted nuts. Mild spice from white pepper and ginger. Slight tannic dryness.
Finish: Long and warming. Lingering notes of dark chocolate, coffee beans, and toasted coconut. Faint tropical fruit sweetness balanced by oak spice. Clean, dry fade with a touch of citrus peel.
R.L. Seale's Finest Barbados 12 Year Rum is crafted using a blend of pot and column still distillates, which are aged for a minimum of 12 years in ex-bourbon barrels. What sets this rum apart is the Seale family's commitment to traditional production methods, including the use of locally-sourced Barbadian molasses and a unique fermentation process that incorporates wild yeasts native to the island.
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View RecipesI got this as number 3 based rum for cocktails from the Smuggler's Cove book and I quite enjoy the flavor. It has a fun brown butter with hints of caramel for the nose. And for the taste, the barrel really comes through bringing in some flavorful burnt sugar notes. Almost reminiscent of a long aged, light corn whiskey. It works neat or in a cocktail. I always keep a bottle at the home bar.
It was just okay. Better then most but still not up to the hype.
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