Dead Reckoning ‘Sergeant Todd Matthew Langley’

Description

A very special bottle from Dead Reckoning that marks the first in an ongoing series of rums made to recognise and commemorate Australian commando operators killed in action during the Afghanistan conflict – The Dead Reckoning ‘Sergeant Todd Matthew Langley’ !

In honour of the upcoming Remembrance Day we’re proud to be offering a rum that in a small way gives back to the families of our Veterans that have sacrificed all for our country. We are humbled and proud to release the Dead Reckoning ‘Sergeant Todd Matthew Langley’…a rum as complex and multifarious as the man himself…a blend of 8 component rums from the corners of the globe.

More than that – 50% of profits from each release will go to the Zero79 Foundation that provides support for current and former serving commandos and their families.

The Dead Reckoning ‘Sergeant Todd Matthew Langley’ bottling is a blend of 3 & 14yo Barbados (Foursquare), 11yo Australian (Beenleigh), 12yo Jamaican EMB (Clarenden) , 3yo USA (Privateer) , 12yo Dominican Republic , 4yo Venezuela & 3yo Martinique rums (I was unable to pry the exact distillery of these last three from Justin). Released only in 700ml bottles at 43%abv.

This inaugural release memorialises SGT Todd Matthew Langley – 2nd Commando Regiment KIA 04/07/2011

Sergeant Todd Langley was serving with the Special Operations Task Group when he was killed during intense fighting in a Taliban Safe Haven on 4th July 2011in Afghanistan.

Aged 35 at the time of his death, Todd was from the Sydney-based 2nd Commando Regiment.

At 17 years old Todd enlisted in the Australian Army, joining the ranks of 1 RAR in 1994 before successfully completing the Commando Selection and Training course in 2004, and being posted to the now 2nd Commando Regiment.

Between the years of 2000 and 2011, Todd deployed a total of 7 times on Operation Tanager – East Timor, Operation Citadel – East Timor and Operation Slipper – Afghanistan. Todd was a decorated soldier, and of note was awarded two Commendations for Distinguished Service.
Todd was highly regarded amongst his comrades as a warrior and leader and continues to inspire the men of the 2nd Commando Regiment to this day.

LEST WE FORGET.

Our Tasting Notes

Nose: So many notes, so little time here… funky fruit, big frangipani, model glue, coffee beans and cola. Honey, vanilla beans and fresh cut cane sweetness – there’s just so much going on here.

Palate: Extremely, satisfyingly thick and oily on the palate. It’s all sweetness here with no pepper spice to speak of at all. Strawberry and cream lollies come to mind immediately. Bubble-gum and creaming soda or is it coke ice cream spiders? Definitely not an overripe or funky sweetness – it’s very much a candy forward palate in this one.

Finish: Finishes as it starts – delightfully complex with lots of flavours buzzing around, vying for your attention. Cola, chocolate, sweet black coffee and liquorice all-sorts just to start with.

As you’d imagine from a blend of such magnitude (8 different components!), this is a massively complex rum. What’s fantastic is the influences from the major component distilleries really stand out – there’s Caribbean funk, Mauritian floral herbaciousness , Beenleigh and Privateer liquorice all sorts – and every sip brings a new flavour or memory to your mind.

From Dead Reckoning

Dead Reckoning Rum is extremely proud and privileged to create a series of rums in memory of the Australian commandos killed in action in Afghanistan. These releases have been developed in close cooperation with the families of the fallen soldiers and in collaboration with the Zero79 Foundation.

The Zero79 Foundation is the only registered charity in Australia dedicated to supporting commando operators and their families.

50% of all profits from the sales of the Never Forgotten series of rum releases will be donated to the Zero79 Foundation. Each release will be unique, with the soldier’s story written by their families and loved ones. Every release will feature a different rum or whisky from various distilleries, countries, and ages. Some will be selected from individual barrels, while others will be blends. All will be of the utmost quality.