Distilia is a group of rum enthusiasts, ranging from those with the curiosity of a child discovering new bottles to the refined connoisseurs who meticulously assess every detail of rum flavor and bottle aesthetics. It’s no wonder that our collection, The Golden Age of Piracy, bottled in 2022, was appreciated by Hendrik Fröhlich from zuckerundzeste.de
So, what are the specific rums in the three evaluated bottles from The Golden Age of Piracy by Distilia?
All the rums were bottled at cask strength and without additives, released in limited edition 700ml bottles. Each bottle tells a unique flavor story, much like each pirate represents a distinct personality.
Samuel Bellamy
Black Sam Bellamy war nur ein Jahr lang von 1716 bis 1717 im Einsatz und wurde zum reichsten Piraten aller Zeiten. Er kaperte 53 Schiffe und plünderte Schätze im Wert von heute 140 Millionen Dollar, die er großzügig unter seiner Besatzung aufteilte. Bellamys Piraten nannten ihn den „Robin Hood der Meere“.
“Black Sam Bellamy was a pirate for only a year, from 1716 to 1717, but he became the wealthiest pirate of all time. He captured about 53 ships and plundered treasures worth $140 million, which he generously shared with his crew. It’s no wonder that Bellamy’s pirates called him the “Robin Hood of the Seas,”” taking from the rich to give to the poor.
In short, that’s how Hendrik Fröhlich described our pirate Sam Bellamy.
Uitvlugt 1991/2022 30YO 62% “Bellamy” The Golden Age of Piracy by Distilia
Distillery: Uitvlugt
Distillation year: 1991
Bottling year: 2022
Age: 30YO
Single cask number: 2
Limited edition: 278 bottles
ABV: 62%
Full Proof Heavy Guyana Rum
Now, what does Hendrik Fröhlich say about Uitvlught Samuel Bellamy himself?
In der Nase empfinden wir den Rum zunächst etwas ruppig und tief im Glas auch etwas alkoholisch, was sich aber nach einiger Zeit zum Atmen etwas entspannt.
“At first sniff, we detect a somewhat rough rum, and in the deep of the glass, a slight alcohol presence, which, after a while, relaxes a bit to breathe.”
Im Antrunk dann getrocknete Früchte und wieder Zitronenschalen, wobei ich die Nase als fruchtiger empfand. Kräuter, Gewürze, Holzaromen und eine leichte Säure dominieren den Geschmack. Erstaunlicherweise kann ich aber so gut wie keine Bitternoten schmecken, das macht ihn an sich für einen so alten Rum entspannt trinkbar. Die Alkoholeinbindung finden wir aber nicht ganz optimal.**
“In taste, herbs, spices, woody notes, and a light acidity dominate. Surprisingly, I hardly sense any bitterness notes, which makes drinking such an old rum easier. However, we don’t think that the alcohol integration is optimal.”
Uitvlught was rated at 85/100 because Hendrik Fröhlich notes that “the finish could also be a bit longer” Samuel Bellamy had his years, but he was still going strong when he was capturing ships, so the rum itself can’t be an “Endless Story.” Nevertheless, we appreciate the high rating.
Woodes Rogers
As Hendrik Fröhlich observes, the “first royal governor of the Bahamas, which in 1718 was home to about 2000 pirates, and Rogers’ main task was to either drive out pirates or convince them to stop piracy.” Woodes Rogers was like Antonio Vivaldi, with the difference being that the latter mainly taught music lessons to women.
New Yarmouth 1994/2022 27YO 67,1% “Rogers” The Golden Age of Piracy by Distilia World’s Best Pot Still
Distillery: New Yarmouth
Distillation year: 1994
Bottling year: 2022
Age: 27YO
Single cask number: 435089
Limited edition: 138 bottles
ABV: 67.1%
Full Proof Heavy Jamaican Rum
Hendrik Fröhlich noticed that with our Woodes Rogers New Yarmouth, there were “appropriately high expectations” due to the bottling year of 1994. So, how did our Woodes Rogers from The Golden Age of Piracy fare?
Auch am Gaumen dann weniger Frucht als erwartet, Kokoaromen sind vorhanden, drängen sich aber nicht in den Vordergrund. Vielmehr spielen sie elegant mit den Fassaromen, Kakao, Cappuccino und den wie in der Nase immer präsenter werdenden Gebäcknoten.
“This aroma develops gradually as the rum breathes. So give it plenty of time. Initially, notes of heavily baked cookies, salted caramel, leather, various spices, cocoa, and very, very subtle glue aromas dominate. Extremely inviting nose.”
“On the palate, fewer fruits than expected. The aroma of coconut is present but not prominent,” notes Hendrik Fröhlich. It’s a bit like Woodes Rogers himself, who gave a chance to those who had strayed and needed to turn away from theft and robbery.
“The texture is beautiful, as is the alcohol content,” which we consider an asset for our New Yarmouth Woodes Rogers from The Golden Age of Piracy. Especially since our rum was compared to Artesanal and Tara.
Aromatisch empfinde ich ihn zwischen dem etwas kräuterigen Rum Artesanal und dem fruchtigeren Tara Spirits. Der sehr lange Abgang, der auch süße Noten am Gaumen hinterlässt, ist dann der gelungene Abschluss dieses Rums.
“I believe it’s aromatic between somewhat herbal Artesanal rum and more fruity spirits like Tara. A very long finish, which also leaves sweet notes on the palate, is a successful conclusion for this rum.”
This ultimately gave us a very good rating: 92/100.
Charles Vane
Considered one of the most skilled pirates, Charles Vane had exceptionally good navigational and combat abilities. Such is our Long Pond Charles Vane from The Golden Age of Piracy, not only in Hendrik Fröhlich’s general opinion but also with a rating of 93/100.
Long Pond 1983/2022 38YO 52.5% “Vane” The Golden Age of Piracy by Distilia
Distillery: Long Pond
Distillation year: 1983
Bottling year: 2022
Age: 38YO
Single cask number: 8
Limited edition: 108 bottles
ABV: 52.5%
Full Proof Heavy Jamaican Rum
Die erste Nase lässt mich zunächst an Hampden denken, jedoch wirken die fruchtigen Ester nicht ganz so vergoren. Wir finden Pfirsisch, Ananas, Papaya und etwas Klebstoff. Dazu Holzaromen, die sich aber trotz 38 Jahren in Grenzen halten und vielmehr perfekt eingebunden sind. Nussige Aromen und etwas schwarzer Tee runden die Nase ab.
“The first nose initially reminds me of Hampden, but the fruity esters don’t seem quite as fermented. We find peach, pineapple, papaya, and a bit of glue. Plus, woody notes, but despite 38 years, they are limited and perfectly integrated. Nutty aromas and some black tea round off the nose.”
Hendrik Fröhlich notes that Long Pond Charles Vane by Distilia “On the palate, LP gives the impression of being exceptionally relaxed; the alcohol has been perfectly integrated with the 38-year-old barrel.” Thus, Charles Vane’s Long Pond is like a pearl pulled from the sea, appreciated by many rum enthusiasts.
An exceptionally well-balanced and unique rum from Long Pond, as evidenced by these words:
Am Gaumen tritt der LP extrem entspannt in Erscheinung, der Alkohol wurde in den 38 Fassjahren perfekt integriert. Im Geschmack treten für uns die fruchtigen Aromen nicht mehr ganz so dominant wie in der Nase auf, dafür nehmen die Holzaromen mehr Raum ein, ohne jedoch zu intensiv oder gar zu bitter zu werden. Der Rum wirkt perfekt gereift und extrem gut balanciert. Auch dieser Rum ist großes Kino und hat uns extrem gut gefallen!
“In taste, fruity aromas are not as dominant for us as they were in the nose, but woody notes take up more space without becoming too intense or even too bitter. The rum gives the impression of being perfectly matured and exceptionally well-balanced. This rum is also excellent cinema, and we really liked it!”
In summary, with ratings of 85/100 for Uitvlught Samuel Bellamy, 92/100 for New Yarmouth Woodes Rogers, and 93/100 for Long Pond Charles Vane, we believe these are excellent scores and thank you for taking the time to thoroughly evaluate our rums from The Golden Age of Piracy.
Rating Source: https://zuckerundzeste.de/spirituosen/rumprobieren-the-golden-age-of-piracy/
See also: The Golden Age of Piracy
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