Mezan - Jamaican XO Rum

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Mezan Jamaica XO is, unlike all the other Mezan rums a blend rather than a Single Barrel/Cask offering. Not only is it a blend of rums it is also a blend of rums from different distilleries.

The Jamaican rums in this blend come from at least two very well-respected distilleries - Monymusk and Hampden Estate.  

"The nose on this rum is full of Dunder and Jamaican Pot Still “funk”. For those unfamiliar with such rums. this may not immediately appeal… For those, like myself who know how well such rums work in mixed drinks and as occasional sippers it will be a welcome and familiar aroma. It has some quite strong alcohol notes yet a quite surprising note of vanilla. I can detect some oak and woody notes, quite a lot of spice. All in all, it’s really quite complex. Some nice tropical fruit notes and even a hint of toffee/caramel.

…It’s worth persisting beyond one glass with this rum. It’s almost as if your palate needs to open up to it. The second glass is so much better. You get more of the notes that were in the nose. Despite being quite high in esters and some “funk” it has a beautiful balance which younger Jamaican rums do not have…A very fine example of a Jamaican rum blend."-Thefatrumpirate.com