Islay Rum Company Overproof (70cl, 63%)

A high-strength rum from the Scottish island of Islay, distilled in Port Ellen in a former lemonade factory now operated as a rum distillery. It is made in copper stills with double pot and retort distillation, using a mix of commercial and wild yeast and varying fermentation lengths. The process gives a high-ester rum with intense aromatics and full presence. The nose brings overripe banana and green apple esters, with fruity accents and a subtle salty note. On the palate it is strong, funky and lively, with ripe pear and tropical fruit notes heightened by the 63% ABV, and the finish is long and lively with spicy and fruity components.