Denizen Merchant's Reserve 8 Year Rum (750ml)
SKU #1400119
93 points
Wine Enthusiast
The producer describes this blend of
two particularly aromatic, intense rums as 'unapologetically funky.' That’s an accurate description for this amber-hued rum, which opens with bright tropical fruit aromas and a drying cedar-and-maple palate. Overall, the effect is that of ripe banana drizzled with maple and sprinkled with nutmeg and cayenne. (KN)
(6/2019)
K&L Notes
Billed as the first historically accurate Mai Tai rum to be sold commercially, this rum approximates one of the now-long-gone Caribbean spirits used in the original Trader Vic recipe. Denizen Merchant's Reserve is an homage to a centuries-old tradition of aged rums. 96 points from the Beverage Testing Institute: "Golden amber color. Grassy aromas of pineapple husk, banana leaf, dried peach, toasted coconut, green mango, and rooibos tea with a satiny, vibrant, fruity light body and a very long lime curd, parmesan, minerals, creme caramel, and cascara finish. A complex rum that offers layers and layers of grassy, funky flavors; prepare yourself for a stupendous cocktail or a neat pour to write home about. Platinium Medal -- Superlative" (06/2019)
