Worthy Park Special Cask Release #5 Port 2008
For experienced palates who enjoy Jamaican character with a twist: this 10‑year, 56% Worthy Park balances moderate funk with Port-driven dark berries, plum and cherry over dry oak. RumX drinkers praise its depth, balance and long, slightly drying finish.
- Rich fruity depth
- Balanced Port influence
- Well-integrated alcohol
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Fruity, funky, Port-finished Jamaican power For experienced palates who enjoy Jamaican character with a twist: this 10‑year, 56% Worthy Park balances moderate funk with Port-driven dark berries, plum and cherry over dry oak. RumX drinkers praise its depth, balance and long, slightly drying finish.
Fans of cask-strength Jamaican rum who enjoy moderate funk, dry oak and Port-driven dark berry and cherry notes in a structured, fruity-yet-dry sipper.
Those sensitive to high ABV or who prefer sweet, soft rums without woody bitterness or wine-cask influences.
How is Worthy Park Special Cask Release #5 Port 2008 rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict — 8.1 lands squarely in the "Very good" band. 90% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 3% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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Review by Galli33
Very cool Worthy Park! Powerfull, delicious, Funky with cool Cherry notes 🤤 The port barrel is noted, but it isn’t overwhelming! I like it a lot, especially the mix of various fruits. The alcohol is integrated well and give it a nice depth.
Review by Stefan Persson
Overall a great port finished rum that’s rich, fruity, round and balanced that not loses its Jamaican funky profile. Bought me two bottles of this Special Cask Release from Worthy Park during the last Rum Cruise with Birka Cruises in the Baltic Sea. I choose this one cause I heard it was the best one in the first batch Special Cask Release released in 2018. It’s distilled in pot still back in 2008 whereafter it was aged for 9 years in ex-bourbon casks. Thereafter it was transferred to 1423 in Denmark where it was finished during one year in a former Port Cask before being bottled at ABV 56% in just 585 bottles.
Review by Tim
Weniger auf der Esterseite, dafür ist das Portfinish leicht zu bemerken. Und es ist gut integriert. Wirkt rund und geschmeidig an der Nase, im Mund aber einen Tick zu trocken und bitterholzig. Insgesamt macht der Rum aber Spaß! Sehr geschmeidig im Abgang!
Review by bossi
Mit vermutlich 10 Jahren der älteste in der Release Reihe. In der Nase ist bereits direkt eine Süße von dunklen Beeren und die typische Banane zu erkennen. Am Gaumen kommen Pflaumen, Tabak und Leder dazu mit einer intensiven Tiefe, welche wahrscheinlich vom Portfinish rührt. Vermutlich wären die beiden anderen Rums mit diesem Finish komplett untergegangen. Zum Abgang hin wird er zunehmend bitterer, was mir sehr gut gefällt. Ohne den ungefinishten Rum zu kennen, würde ich trotzdem sagen, dass das Finish dem Rum gut tut und sehr gut steht. 84 Punkte
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
26.03.2022 Sampling a bit at home. Notes Medium to dark in colour. Nose Light wood, port, clove, light banana, light pineapple, light caramel. Palate Light wood, Port, fruity, banana, light pineapple, faint coffee, light orange. Finish Medium long, wood, light berries, faint caramel, faint coffee, light chocolate.
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Exzellenter worthy park! Schöne Kombi mit dem Ruby Port Finish!
Review by Rhum Mirror 🇧🇪
On the nose, there's no doubt that we're in Jamaica, with its ripe bananas. Other exotic fruits (coconut, etc.) are present, as well as minty freshness and vanilla. Unfortunately, I don't like the red wine notes that emerge. It's too heavy for my taste. On the palate, the attack is frank and pleasant. Less tropical fruit, more candied fruit and oranges. But there's still that Jamaican funkiness. There's a lot of texture on the palate, it's oily. The finish is rather successful, with a nice woody aftertaste, banana and plums. The palate inspired me more than the nose, but that's not to my taste for sure. I clearly preferred the unfinished versions from WP to this Porto finish.
Review by Michael Janek
12.6.2024 ze začátku voni silně, pak je cítit sud po portskem, ale víc tepleji chuť je silná, velmi intenzivní, mírně dřevitá
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About the Worthy Park distillery
The Worthy Park distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Worthy Park have been reviewed 5,429 times with an average of 8.0/10.
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