Sample Velier Long Pond 2006 Vale Royal VRW 12yr 62,5% 3clThe first of four reviews of Veliers recent National Rums of Jamaica series, these are four rums distilled at Long Pond in Jamaica, which unfortunately recently burned down. Happily, the stills were not affected by the fire, so in a short decade we should hopefully be drinking our doses of funk again. The four showcase different styles of rum produced by Long Pond, and have different ester counts and taste profiles. Vale Royal has the lowest ester

First release produced from pure sugar cane juice

and Amaury Markey

and noble wood

Menthol and licorice bring a welcome freshness

and the distillery passed through various hands to its current ownership

This is a 2003

a factor that accelerates the aging process due to the island's intense heat and humidity

cannonball-shaped fruits

Chosen by the LMDW team for the 15th anniversary of the Singapore branch

their inimitable CEO

this batch 2 of Neisson 18 years old is made from the blend of 3 barrels

the S<W> rum is unquestionably a remarkable addition to any collection