The Islay Rum Company Islay Rum Overproof (70cl, 63%)

Islay Rum Overproof is a Scottish rum from The Islay Rum Company, fermented with commercial and wild yeasts plus local bacteria and aged dunder, then distilled in a pot still with two retorts. Five fermented washes aged three to six weeks were used; the rum is made only in summer. Ben Inglis selects and blends distillate fractions over several months. Bottled at 63% without colour or chill filtration, the outturn is 840 bottles. The nose has overripe banana, green apple, intense esters, brine, olives, strawberries and red berries, with mineral, dry grass, hay, candle wax and caramel notes. The palate combines juicy pear, funky notes, brine, pepper, olive, banana, bread, coffee, marzipan and chocolate. The finish is long and fruity, with lively esters and spice.