Dead Reckoning ‘Mutiny – South Pacific’

Description

After the complete sell out and rave reviews that was the first release of the Dead Reckoning Rum, we are so excited to deliver the worldwide launch of Dead Reckoning’s second release to The Tribe – Dead Reckoning ‘Mutiny – South Pacific’ and what a rum it is!

Aged for nearly 12 years (11 in ex-Bourbon barrels the South Pacific and 6 months in Cream Apera barrels in Australia) and a single cask limited release of only 400 bottles that will sell out! If you are a rum lover you will want this rum!

The second rum release for the ‘Dead Reckoning’ Rum label from The Rum Tribe rum geek and all-round expert on distilled sugar, Justin Boseley and yet another exclusive release to The Rum Tribe.

Now what we 100% know is that ‘Mutiny’ was aged initially in ‘the Tropics’ for 11 years in an ex-Bourbon Barrel. The South Pacific is known for its tropical warm climate and high humidity which ages spirits in what is called tropical maturation. The tropical ageing is a harsh mistress, however. During that time, a whopping 62% was lost to the Angels.

It was then brought to Adelaide and transferred to a Cream Apera (Australian ‘sherry’ style fortified wine) barrel where it was finished for 6 months and here is where something very peculiar happened. After 6 months of finishing in Adelaide, the ABV actually increased by 4%, which means more water escaped the cask than alcohol did.

So in some parts of Adelaide, it seems, is one of the very few locations in Australia where the ABV in the barrel increases over time as opposed to the tropics where the ABV decreases. This is said to be caused by humidity levels – high humidly = loss or evaporation of the alcohol molecule, low humidity = the water molecule evaporation leaving more of the alcohol molecules. Or so the current and much debated (around many bottles of rum) theory goes.

Our Tasting Notes

Nose: WOW – first thing that hits is that unmistakable funk! Man that is pure banana, papaya and pineapple left to go off (just a bit) in the sun! Deliciously over-ripe fruit and some star anise there as well.

Palate: It’s a deliciously thick and rich – almost syrupy – mouthfeel. An instant hit of raisins then some spice warms the mouth. Waves of tropical fruit alternate with rich spices – very reminiscent of Arnott’s Spicy Fruit Roll biscuits.

Finish: With rolling spiced fruit, mild warmth and lolly-sweet fruit notes that you can chew on for minutes afterwards!

Man this is just sooo good. So many rolling flavours and notes creating a delightfully complex rum that really satisfies from the first sniff to the very end of that huge finish!

From Dead Reckoning

As soon as this bottle is opened, it’s as if you’re taken to a familiar and rewarding back street called funky town. Without the knowledge of its origins your aware you’re in the trewlawny region of Jamaica engulfed by the smells of Hampden and Worthy Park.

A hint of industrial fumes, freshly laid bitumen and engine oil can be smelt – and believe me all is in a good industrial funk kind of way. When poured into a glass it opens up to reveal fresh pastries and croissant, nannas fresh cooked apple and cinnamon pie sitting on a window seal waiting to cool.

After a few minutes in the glass more subtle notes of stewed pear and apple can be found with traces of ginger and raisins

On the palate were back to a familiar Jamaican style of funk although its sucker punch smell has been subdued and it’s a tamer smoother and gentle experience. The sherry barrel ageing influence can now be found with raisins and sultanas and hot roaster macadamia nuts.

Nannas apple pie is on the back of the palate with a long finish of fresh cooked still warm banana cake and ginger Bread. The finish is long with oak and a hint of last night’s smoky campfire coals.