Malibu Black Rum (75cl, 35%)

Malibu Black is a coconut rum liqueur bottled at 35% ABV in a 750ml bottle. The rum base comes from West Indies Rum Distillery Ltd. in Barbados, with molasses sourced from Guyana and Mexico. Fermentation uses a 24-hour cycle in large tanks, and the spirit is blended with dark rum and coconut flavouring, with final production largely in Canada. The aroma leads with fresh coconut, vanilla, cinnamon, caramel and butterscream. The palate is drier than expected, with real coconut, vanilla, caramel, orange peel and moderate sweetness. The finish is medium length, with lingering cinnamon warmth and dry coconut.