Rolling Fork Spirits Foursquare The Amburana Odyssey 2015

Review by Beau

Rolling Fork is a rum from Barbados, presumably made in conjunction with Foresquare given the RFxFS tag. It is a lighter colored rum than I would have anticipated given the 9 year age statement, predominantly a dark straw color with just a hint of red. The high proof gives an expected sock to the nose at first, but is quickly replaced with overwhelming notes of baking spices and caramel. Hidden further back is minor notes of dried fruit, possibly cherry, and some peachy stone fruit. The taste is a touch agressive with the ethanol at first, but mellows quickly. I was bracing myself for worse given the nose. As with the nose, the taste is bursting with baking spices, predominantly cinnamon and a shocking amount of sweetness. So much so that I had to double check the "no additives" label on the back. The overall taste is very akin to a mulled wine, a burst of alcohol followed by spices and sweetness. The finish is relatively short lived, leaving a mild lingering of syrup. Overall this is a solid rum, certainly appealing to those who prefer a sweeter rum experience but would like to venture into higher proof territory.