Naga Rum 10 y.o. Thailand Siam Edition (70cl, 40%)

A 10-year-old aged rum from Thailand, made by the Naga Rum Distillery in Indonesia from sugar cane molasses and distilled five times. It matures for ten years in former American oak bourbon barrels and is stored in underground cellars to keep a constant temperature during ageing. It is bottled at 40% vol in a 70cl bottle and comes in a tube. The nose needs air, then shows acacia honey, dried herbs and a light campfire association. The palate is rustic with plenty of spices, including allspice, clove and cinnamon. Some tasters find a surprisingly short finish and a body that feels a little thin even at 40% vol.