The nose is heavy dark corn syrup, butterscotch, an aroma of slightly burned caramel, and a bit of Isopropyl. The first taste is sticky sweetness, followed by a floral flavor that I can't identify. The flavor levels out and the finish is pleasant with sweetness moving out being replaced by a bitterness that is not unpleasant. There is no real spice, or bite. The dram is very smooth but not super complex. I would love to identify the floral flavor that is dominant after the dark brown sugar. This is designed to be mixed but I sampled neat and with a few rocks. I do not drink sweetened beverages and haven't in almost 20 years. Therefore, I tollerate unsweetened and less sweet drinks better than most. I am certain that the big sweet drink lovers might find the bitterness on the finish a bit much. I don't drink much rum. This is mostly due to some overconsumption episodes while in college. I am using this as a reintroduction to an old favorite. The good news is, the absence of traditional rum flavor. I didn't find any triggers to have to power through. It was good and I might find a place on my shelf for another bottle for summer months. I also have a bottle of the XO 15 year that I have not cracked. The bad news... neither bottle is available in NC. I picked this up in SC. It is available in limited areas in VA as well. Thankfully I don't have a "rum issue" (like my bourbon issue).
About this bottle
Afrohead was founded in 2008 by Australian rock music industry veteran and entrepreneur Toby Tyler. Having moved to the West Indies in the late 90s, he developed a passion for rum and sought to create his own blends. This selection is a blend of rums aged a minimum of 7 years in ex-bourbon casks, bottled in Barbados. Note: The image on the bottle is an homage to Bahamian culture and the first Miss Bahama 1963, with various symbols of the island culture found within the crown and tendrils.
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This is a great rum. The flavor is not overwhelming but it’s smooth. Sweet, but not too sweet. Hot but not too hot. Really enjoyed it neat. If you can find it, grab it
Vanilla, Caramel, Oak and a tiny hint of Marshmallow. Very smooth on the palate.
Pleasantly sweet. Mildly woody. Well-paired with a chocolate praline
Really good, I prefer this over the 15 year for cocktail use
equally good to the 15y xo
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