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Skotlander Rum III
Paul Senft reviews Skotlander Rum III in the "Angel's Share" section of the 2015 June issue of "Got Rum?" magazine.
Skotlander Rum III
Skotlander Spirits Company of Denmark has released its unique line of rums to the world market. All of their rums are created at the Nordisk Distillery in Northern Denmark using molasses sourced from Brazil. The liquid is then distilled using a Copper Pot Still and blended to 86 proof using local spring water.
Rum III is different from the Rum I (raw rum) because during the blending process, the juice of the Sea Buckthorn is blended with the rum.
Finally each hand crafted batch is bottled and numbered. The bottle for this review is from batch number two and is bottle number 81.
Appearance/Presentation
The rum in the bottle and glass is crystal clear. The bottle is secured with a wooden cap that holds a plastic cork. The front and back labels provide a few details about the rum. Agitating the liquid creates a razor thin band with legs that once drop from the band and speed down the glass.
Nose
The aroma reveals an interesting balance of sweet and tart fruit, a pop of salt and vanilla.
Palate
The vanilla note and heat of the rum takes the baseline. The Buckthorn flavor adds a savory balance to the profile with just a tiny hint of salt popping at the tip of the tongue as the rum settles into a tangy acidic finish.
Review
Like Rum I, this rum builds upon the base botanicals and augments this with the Buckthorn infusion. The fruit of the Buckthorn provide a savory/sour element that takes the cherry and mint notes from Rum I completely off line.
Like Rum I the botanical elements are what differentiates this from other rums in the market. Adding the Buckthorn twists and transforms the profile into something unique. This product is limited to 1000 bottles and priced at 849 Danish Kroner (130 U.S.).
The company is currently seeking distribution in the United States.
-Review by Mr. Paul Senft-
My name is Paul Senft - Rum Reviewer, Tasting host, Judge and Writer. My exploration of Rums began by learning to craft Tiki cocktails for friends. I quickly learned that not all rums are created equally and that the uniqueness of the spirit can be as varied as the locales they are from. This inspired me to travel with my wife around the Caribbean, Central America, and United States visiting distilleries and learning about how each one creates their rums. I have also had the pleasure of learning from bar tenders, brand ambassadors, and other enthusiasts from around the world; each one providing their own unique point of view, adding another chapter to the modern story of rum.
The desire to share this information led me to create www.RumJourney.com where I share my experiences and reviews in the hopes that I would inspire others in their own explorations. It is my wish in the pages of “Got Rum?” to be your host and provide you with my impressions of rums available in the world market. Hopefully my tasting notes will inspire you to try the rums and make your own opinions. The world is full of good rums and the journey is always best experienced with others. Cheers!