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Goslings Family Reserve Old Rye Barrel Finish Rum

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Rye whiskey · Bermuda · 40% ABV · 750 ml

$109.99 USD

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About this bottle

Goslings’s Goslings Family Reserve Old Rye Barrel Finish Rum is a rye whiskey from Bermuda in our whiskey range. It is bottled at 40% ABV, in a 750 ml bottle. Producer tasting notes — on the nose: A complex bouquet that weaves together bold notes of pepper and leather with the indulgent sweetness of chocolate, setting the stage for a multi-layered tasting journey; on the palate: A vibrant clash of flavors characterizes the palate, where spicy molasses and juicy plum meet undercurrents of dark chocolate, creating a full-bodied and engaging experience; finish: The finish is both lingering and dry, with an elegance that elevates this rum to a level of sophistication akin to that of a finely aged whiskey.

Tasting notes

Nose
A complex bouquet that weaves together bold notes of pepper and leather with the indulgent sweetness of chocolate, setting the stage for a multi-layered tasting journey.
Palate
A vibrant clash of flavors characterizes the palate, where spicy molasses and juicy plum meet undercurrents of dark chocolate, creating a full-bodied and engaging experience.
Finish
The finish is both lingering and dry, with an elegance that elevates this rum to a level of sophistication akin to that of a finely aged whiskey.

Product facts

Producer / brandGoslings
StyleRye whiskey
CategoryWhiskey › Rye whiskey
CountryBermuda
Alcohol40% ABV (80 proof)
Bottle size750 ml
Age statementNo age statement
PackSingle bottle
Collections$100 – $250
Product IDsh-ca-8233187868810
GTIN / MPNNot supplied by the producer record

Serving & pairing

Rye’s peppery spice is the classic base for a Manhattan or an Old Fashioned. Pairs well with charcuterie and dark chocolate.

Rye versus bourbon — what is the difference?

Both are American whiskeys aged in new charred oak. Bourbon must be at least 51% corn, which gives sweetness; rye must be at least 51% rye grain, which gives pepper, spice and a drier finish. Canadian whisky is often called “rye” by tradition even when the mash bill contains little rye.

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