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That Boutique-y Rum Company
Signature Blend #1 Bright Grass
I have had several positive experiences with the Boutique-y Rum line and their willingness to experiment with different blends for their product line. The first in their signature blend series is entitled Bright Grass and is a blend of two unaged rums from the islands of Jamaica and Martinique blended to 42% ABV. I thought this was a pretty unique idea and curious to see if the concept met expectations.
That Boutique-y Rum Company Signature Blend #1 Bright Grass
Appearance
The 70 cl bottle is secured with a synthetic cork enclosed with a black security wrap. It is no surprise whatsoever that the liquid is crystal clear in the bottle and glass. The colorful labels provide the basic details about the product along with the unique artwork that one should expect from the Boutique-y Rum Company.
Swirling the liquid created a thin band that quickly thickened and dropped fast moving legs down the side of the glass. The speed in which the band and legs evaporated leaving beads of residue all over the glass was sort of impressive.
Nose
The aroma is a melody of cut fruit and vegetal funk. I discovered notes of fresh bananas, pink grapefruit, mown grass, tangerines, juicy pineapple, sea salt (seriously like standing on the beach with sea salt in the breeze), eucalyptus, escargot with black olives and sweet figs and pears.
Palate
The first sip of the crisp rum delivered a swirl of vanilla, salt and a fruity ambrosia with marshmallows. Subsequent sips revealed a kick of ginger, apple sauce, cane, lemongrass, as well as black olives and mushrooms. As the rum begins to fade, a light mineral bitterness lingers on the tongue dancing with the sweet fruit in a long finish.
Review
I’m happy to report my curiosity and expectations were met. I was hoping for something that was messy, funky, with a challenging aroma and flavor profile. As a reviewer I live for rums like this as it took me quite some time to decipher what my nose and palate were communicating to me. The company recommends enjoying the rum in a daiquiri and who am I to disagree. These flavors certainly work well with a bit of lime, sugar and ice. Currently all Boutique-y Rum Company products are available in the UK and Europe and I am hopeful they will eventually make their way over to North America. Every single product I have had from them to date has impressed me and that is truly saying something. I truly look forward to whatever one I get to try next.
Cheers!
