XXX/Five is a young Jamaican rum, distilled at a distillery in Saint Catherine. XXX/Five was crafted using a pot still and molasses before two years of tropical aging in Jamaica. Chemical analysis reveals an ester count of 67.7 g/hLAA, with total volatile substances registering at 529.8 g/hLAA. Bottled on January 9th, 2020 at 65% ABV this rum yielded 400 bottles. All XXX rums are bottled without filtering, coloring, additives or dilution of any kind. Selected via blind tasting with a panel of tasters from r/Rum and Aficionados.

XXX/Five is a delightful exploration of flavors. Young enough to maintain unaged rums bright effervescence, but with oak structure to bring depth, XXX/Five is moderately funky. The nose brings us creamy caramel and vanilla, while the esters deliver sandalwood, mango, melon and lemon candy. The funk is bright, and fruit forward, shying away from acrid diesel or rotting meat. The nose transitions directly into a fruity palate, demonstrating peppery tobacco, mango, pineapple, and creamy vanilla. XXX/Five makes its departure with a medium-long finish bursting with complexity. Notes of molasses, melon and pineapple funk rest on the palate for some time.

• Distillery / brand
  XXX
• Country
  Jamaica
• Bottling date
  9th of January 2020
• Age
  2 years old
• Non-chillfiltered
  Yes
• Natural colour
  Yes
• SKU
  038965