Rum Nation Jamaica 2017/2023 5 y.o. Cask Strength Oloroso Cask (70cl, 57.8%)

This Jamaican rum from Rum Nation was distilled from molasses in a pot still in 2017 and bottled in 2023 at five years old. It matured in a bourbon cask followed by a five-year Oloroso finish under continental conditions, and was bottled at cask strength at 57.84% without chill filtration or colouring. The single cask edition was made for Kirsch Import and Mac Y, with an outturn of 624 bottles, and comes in gift packaging. Fermented fruit notes and wax polish are joined by balsamic accents, brown sugar and raisins from the sherry influence. The nose combines fermented fruits with wood glue and wax polish, plus a note of wheat flour. The palate shows balsamic notes with raw sugar, liquorice, camphor and cinnamon, while the long, warm finish shows white pepper and grassy notes.