Distilia Westerhall Estate The Golden Age of Piracy Edward Low 1993

Review by Jakob

Most helpful positive review

Jakob

Dec 20231,440 reviewsSwitzerland

8.3/10

For me, the positive surprise from the third Piracy release. The usual profile of long tropically matured molasses rums from ex-bourbon casks comes to the fore here in its purest form. What does that mean? On the one hand, there is nothing new here in terms of aroma. Belize or Foursquare serve a comparable spectrum; nonetheless, an even more tart tonality brings in new echoes here. It is precisely the familiar aromas of caramel, vanilla, oak and spices that are present here in an appealing form. The alcohol is still somewhat dominant at the beginning, but after a little time in the glass it gives way to the other aromas and reveals a good balance of elegant sweetness, oak wood influences and subtle spicy aromas. If this represents the usual quality of Westerhall releases aged in tropical conditions for a long time, I'm excited to see what else awaits us in the future.

Review by Timo Groeger

Most helpful mixed review

Timo Groeger

May 20251,872 reviewsGermany

7.6/10

So it doesn't really convince me. It's also a rather sweet rum. We have vanilla, chocolate, caramel and burnt sugar on the nose. On the palate, this rum is similar to the nose, but a little too sweet for me.

Review by crazyforgoodbooze

crazyforgoodbooze

Nov 20242,484 reviewsGermany

8.0/10

Probably the best I've drunk from Grenada to date. Could also pass blind as rum from Belize. It's almost like liquid Nutella, but not sweet! Not a complexity monster but good. On the other hand, almost every Barbados Venezuela or Belize rum is more exciting🫠

Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

Apr 20255,612 reviewsDenmark

8.0/10

#5229 12.04.2025 running some samples at home while listening to some Goa Psy Trance. Nose Light wood, faint smoke, spice, light honey, light varnish, dried fruit, light banana, faint caramel. Palate Light spicy, wood, light roasted, light caramel, faint citrus, light banana, raisin, faint herbal, light mint. Finish Long and warm, wood, light roasted, raisin, light caramel, light mint, faint floral. Empty glass Honey, vanilla, light caramel, faint herbs, light orange.

Review by Johannes

Johannes

Dec 20232,879 reviewsGermany

7.5/10

For me, a rather meaningless, neutral rum. In the end, neutral alcohol that has been stored for a long time. The alcohol does stand out a little.

Review by TheRhumhoe

TheRhumhoe

Feb 2025918 reviews

8.2/10

A very old Grenada profile with a sweet nose of caramel, toffee, burnt sugar and milk chocolate. The wood, well integrated for its age, lets the spices subtly embellish the nostrils with their vivacity. Hints of citrus and polish add complexity, but remain close to traditional English-style profiles. On the palate, sweet, caramelized notes lead the way, followed by spices (pepper, chili, vanilla, nutmeg) and wood. Coffee, chocolate, roasted notes and bitterness complete this pleasant but generic profile: it's hard to distinguish it from a rum from Barbados or Belize. The alcohol is well integrated, however, and good aeration makes it more elegant and supple on the palate. The finish isn't particularly striking, the aromas fading quickly and leaving us wanting more. A little spice, chocolate, hazelnut, caramel and wood, and that's it. A classic rum, not intrinsically bad, but one whose expectations are not met, especially for Distilia and their emblematic series on piracy, which has accustomed us to high-flying.

Review by Fred Tillac

Fred Tillac

Apr 202660 reviewsFrance

8.2/10

👃 = On sent la présence de l'alcool avec du boisé, des fruits du verger, du citron et du café.. 👄 = On y va doucement avec l'apparition de vanille, de caramel, de chocolat et un peu de colle. La longue finale est épicée afin de se souvenir de cette dégustation. La force de ce rhum incite à le laisser s'aérer plusieurs minutes et éventuellement à ajouter une goutte d'eau.

Review by Joachim Guger

Joachim Guger

May 2026459 reviewsAustria

6.7/10

Braucht naturgemäß eine Weile zum Atmen. Insgesamt dann trotzdem ein zu leichtes Aromenspektrum. Politur, mineralisch, Haselnuss, dunkle Schokolade, getrocknete Früchte, Zitronenschale, Kräuter, Lebkuchen. Staubtrocken. Im Mund dann sehr alkoholisch, Kräuter und sehr pfeffrig. Mit Wasser dann geröstete Haselnuss. Kurzer Abgang. Kräuter und Karamell. Mit viel Wasser wird er genießbarer. Auch nichts. Ich hatte schon ein paar kontinental gelagerte PMs, die waren ähnlich. Wie diese hat mich dieser Grenada nicht überzeugt. Wahrscheinlich was für Whiskytrinker.