Black Tot 2022 Master Blender’s Reserve Rum 700ml (ABV 54.5%)

Introduction

Black Tot Master Blender’s Reserve is inspired by the philosophy of Royal Navy rum blending. The 2022 release, like its 2021 predecessor, displays a wonderful range of origins – from Guyana, Trinidad, Jamaica, Barbados and our ‘perpetual blend’ element of last year’s 2021 release (finished in Sherry casks) and some original British Royal Navy rum.

Nose – Melted chocolate nibs and toasted hazelnuts are offset against warm orange and cinnamon sticks with a background of mixed tropical juice and cassis. Blackcurrant and raspberry leaf start to come to the fore with time in the glass.

Palate – Initial flavours of milk chocolate and raisins are complimented with cafe latte and ripe banana. A touch of aniseed balances against a light hint of tropical fruit and a wonderful rich baked Demerara sugar top to a creme caramel.

Finish – Cinnamon and nutmeg spice along with chilli and cocoa linger for an age.