The Islay Rum Company The Original Islay Rum {Ùine Mhòr} 2023
Loved by mto75, Lukas Jäger
For curious explorers into unaged, high-ester styles: a bold 55% white rum with grassy, earthy funk, pear, floral notes and a touch of chemic/ink character. RumX members see it as a characterful sipper and strong mixer, often compared to Clairin or Jamaican-style blanc, though a bit raw around the edges.
- Characterful funk
- Clean distillate
- Great for mixing
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Clean, funky, grassy unaged powerhouse For curious explorers into unaged, high-ester styles: a bold 55% white rum with grassy, earthy funk, pear, floral notes and a touch of chemic/ink character. RumX members see it as a characterful sipper and strong mixer, often compared to Clairin or Jamaican-style blanc, though a bit raw around the edges.
Fans of funky white rums who enjoy Clairin or high-ester Jamaican-style blancs and want a bold, grassy, pear‑and‑floral profile for sipping with water or mixing.
Those sensitive to high ABV, expecting smooth sweetness or oak influence, or who dislike vegetal, slightly chemic funk in unaged rum.
How is The Islay Rum Company The Original Islay Rum {Ùine Mhòr} 2023 rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict — 7.5 lands squarely in the "Good" band. 66% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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Review by mto75
I was already curious about this one, after the distributor's description of printer's ink and fudge...on the nose it reminds me of a Clairin, with spicy vegetables, but also something like graphite (maybe that's the printer's ink?), then sweetish again in the direction of mandarin, and I also have fudge. On the palate, fruit brandy (Williams pear) and a spicy, peppery finish. Great stuff!
Review by Jan Lu
Riecht besser als er schmeckt. Als Obstbrand ganz ok aber als Rum nicht so gut. Hatte mir davon mehr versprochen. Generell bin ich von den unaged häufig enttäuscht, da der Geruch meist vielversprechend ist.
Review by Lukas Jäger
In der Nase wie ein jamaikanischer High-Ester, ich würde mich blind wohl auf Long Pond einschießen. Lack, vergorene Frücht, Lösungsmittel, das volle (ungereifte) Programm, mit einer leicht medizinischen Note. Am Gaumen dann leicht bitter-pflanzlich, die Ester etwas zurückhaltender. Insgesamt recht chemisch, auch wenn das nicht schlecht nicht. Freue mich, den in ein paar Jahren mal zu probieren!
Review by Alex1981
Surprisingly good unaged agricol. Grassy & fresh with hints of anise and green fruits. Sweet and floral on the palate with Well integrated alcohol and medium long finish, looking forward to the aged product.
Review by Schnubbi
An der Nase schön ausgewogen, erdige und fruchtige Aromen. Am Gaumen dann genauso, schöne Balance, Alkohol könnte noch etwas besser eingebunden sein. Dieser Rum ist recht zugänglich, hat aber gleichzeitig noch einen etwas erdigen Funk. Dieser ungereifte Rum ist für mich mit keinem anderen Blanc vergleichbar. Ein paar Tropfen Wasser tun ihm ganz gut. Der Abgang ist nicht besonders lang. Insgesamt ein schöner Rum mit einem etwas ungewöhnlichen, aber gut ausbalancierten Aromaprofil.
Review by FabiDram
Profil: Floral / Birne / Melasse Freue mich schon auf gelagerten Stoff. 😍
Review by DomM
Nose is nice and intense. Bread, buttery notes and some berry notes. Some parallels to unaged savannas (much more suttle though) - buttery strawberries- yet characteristic and unique. Balanced on the palate with good alcohol integration. Green plants, berries, some sweetness and bitterness at the end. Well crafted and interesting. Looking forward to some aged expressions.
Review by Bene37
Ein gut gelungener Rum, der jetzt kein komplexes Aromenspiel abliefert, aber seine Sache gut macht. Das ist ein sauberer Brand, der ohne Fehlnoten und Störgeräuschen daher kommt. Bestimmt ein leckerer Mixer. Denke eher an Clairin als an Jamaica, obwohl hier Melasse zum Einsatz kam. Rund und gut. 86/100 oder 6/10
Review by Thunderbird
On the nose, the typical unaged aromas dominated by fresh yeast and vegetal notes. Some green fruit also appears. Smooth and sweetish on the palate at the very beginning, it quickly reveals its true self. The alcohol is not particularly well integrated, paired with cheeky spices and the herbal aromas, it challenges the tongue considerably. The finish is relatively long and somewhat chemical, which bothers me and makes it seem somewhat unbalanced.
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16 bottles logged by 52,000+ RumX members. The ratio of closed / opened / emptied, indicates whether this rum is meant to be drunk or is a collector's item.
Also on the wishlist of 1 members.
About the The Islay Rum Company distillery
The The Islay Rum Company distillery is located in United Kingdom. Rums from The Islay Rum Company have been reviewed 39 times with an average of 7.3/10.
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