Rum Runner Worthy Park 2006

Far from the stereotype of Jamaican rums, this Worthy Park is surprisingly smooth. The nose is made up of exotic fruits (papaya, pineapple, banana, mango), young oak and mild spices. However, it reveals a medicinal, floral and aromatic fragrance of thyme and violet that is very pleasant and surprising. The attack on the palate is very soft, suave and honeyed. The sweetness of cane, candied fruit and tropical fruit is very present on the palate. Impossible to detect the 54.5% underneath this sweetness. Chamomile and sweet spices (vanilla) complete the profile. The finish is the closest thing to Jamaican terroir, with a hint of esters and tannins hidden behind caramel, sugar, honey and candied, gourmet flavors. Exotic fruits are also present, along with spices and a less pronounced woodiness. A rather surprising and very drinkable profile, which will surely act as a gateway for neophytes to more rustic rums.

Typical Worthy Park with a nice distinct banana note. Alcohol is well delivered!

I find it very good, very pleasant, but a little "light" on the usual WP aromas. The alcohol is very well integrated, it's pleasant to drink but lacks character. now it's still a pleasant juice to drink

Dégusté au salon Rhum Fest Paris, notes partielles. Frais, fruits exotiques, épices douces, un côté médicinal sympa !

I did a quasi blindtaste with three WP rums: Rum Runner 2006 54,5%. Hab. Velier 2007 59% WPL. OB Conquete 2005 53% WPL. I knew I liked the Velier so I wanted to test it against similar rums. This will be the first round, I’m interested in knowing which is the WP in my collection I like the most. C: Dark gold. N: The best nose! Especially if you like sweet dark fruits. Peaches and apricot syrap. Sweet fumes, a touch of coffe and milk. A nose that reminds me of a Brut du Fut Bielle. Lovely! M: Here is were the rum looses all its potencial and vigour. It feels a bit uninspired compared to the beautiful nose. The peaches comes through and I get coffee present in column still rums. F: Short with some spices. A bit flat. Water: It got better. Floral and spicier. Buy: No

Le nez est magnifique : sur les fleurs, le fruit, on a envie de plonger dedans ! La bouche est malheureusement plus discrète mais dans la même lignée que le nez. Un caractère plus sucré apparaît. La finale est un peu courte avec un léger boisé.