The Duppy Share White Caribbean Rum

Nose: Strawberry, lemon, grapefruit, greengage, gooseberry, mango, papaya, cotton candy. A very sweet, fruity nose but it’s not cloying. With repeated nosing the sweet fruit aromas, particularly strawberry and mango, become very prominent. Palate: Sweet and grassy arrival, like white sugar and parsley. Further subtle herbal notes appear as it develops, along with tropical fruit, a little ginger in syrup and vanilla. The overall character is mild and relaxed, and the texture is full and a little oily. Finish: Medium. Sugar, faint fruit and a dash of tarragon. The aftertaste has a slight mineral quality. Duppy Share is an English rum brand which has recently appeared in the Australian market. It is widely available in supermarkets in the UK but don’t let that fool you – this is not a cheap bargain basement spirit. There are currently four expressions available in their range and all are sourced from Jamaican and/or Bajan distilleries, notably Worthy Park and Foursquare. This white rum is molasses based and comprises both pot and column still distillates. It is 100% Jamaican and reputedly a blend of Hampden, Clarendon and Worthy Park. This is a very good white rum. It is pleasant to sip neat or over ice and it is an excellent mixer. Mrs Cascode and I have been using Plantation 3 star as our white rum of choice for a while now, alternating with Sagatiba Cristalina for variety, but this has replaced both in our cabinet. Highly recommended. “Very Good” : 85/100 (4 stars)