Uitvlugt 1990 Port Mourant Stills 100 Aspects of the Moon #1 Stefan Van Eycken Selection - 5 working days delivery
Distillery: Uitvlugt Distilled: 1990 Bottled: 2022 Bottler: Precious Liquors Distillation: Port Mourant Double Wooden Pot Still Aging: 31 year-old, UK aged Bottles: 205 Cask: #35 ABV: 52,6% Volume: 700 ml Bottling info: This is the inaugural bottle of the Tsuki Hyakushi series (100 Aspects of the moon) The series will be combining craft rums and single malt whiskies. This series reflects Japanese tastes and pays tribute to Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, one of the great innovative and creative geniuses of the 19th century. Tsuki Hyakushi series is a result of cooperation of two parties: Precious Liquors and Mr Stefan Van Eycken with a little support from Whisky Gallery Global. Distilled in 1990 at the historic Uitvlugt Distillery on Guyana's Demerara coast and bottled by Precious Liquors in 2022, this extraordinary release showcases spirit produced on the legendary Port Mourant Double Wooden Pot Still, one of the most iconic and distinctive rum stills ever created. After 31 years of continental maturation in the United Kingdom, Cask No. 35 yielded just 205 bottles. Bottled at a natural cask strength of 52.6% ABV, this release offers an uncompromising expression of old Demerara rum, where decades of ageing have shaped a spirit of immense character and complexity. This is not an easy-going rum. Mature oak has become an integral part of the experience, delivering structure, spice and a distinctive dryness that will particularly appeal to enthusiasts of old-school Demerara profiles. Yet beneath the assertive wood influence lies a remarkable aromatic depth, revealing floral elegance, subtle fruit notes and the unmistakable character of the Port Mourant still. Presented at natural colour and without chill filtration, this Precious Liquors bottling is a captivating example of the rewards, and occasional fragilities, that accompany very long continental ageing. Complex, contemplative and unapologetically individual, it represents Demerara rum in one of its most fascinating forms. Tasting note: Nose: Intensely complex and endlessly evolving. The first impression is one of polished hardwood, beeswax and elegant spice, accompanied by delicate floral notes reminiscent of roses, honeysuckle and acacia blossom. Layers of nougat, paraffin wax and subtle orchard fruits emerge with time in the glass, joined by hints of cedarwood, incense and fine tobacco. The aromatic depth is extraordinary, rewarding patience with new discoveries at every revisit. Palate: Dry, robust and unapologetically old-fashioned. Mature oak immediately asserts itself, bringing notes of pencil shavings, antique wood polish and warming spices. Black pepper, walnut skin and subtle bitter elements create a profile that demands attention and contemplation. Beneath the dominant wood influence, fleeting glimpses of fruit and the spirit's underlying elegance occasionally surface, adding intrigue to a palate that prioritises intensity and structure over easy charm. Finish: Long, warming and surprisingly graceful. The tannic grip gradually softens, revealing sweeter nuances alongside lingering wood spices and gentle salinity. Hints of tobacco leaf, polished oak and roasted nuts persist, while the aftertaste leaves a distinctive savoury quality that is unmistakably Demerara in character. Overall: A fascinating and highly individual old Demerara rum that divides opinion in the best possible way. The extensive wood influence may challenge those seeking fruit-forward elegance, yet for lovers of dry, mature and contemplative spirits, this bottling offers immense rewards. A rum of remarkable complexity and undeniable character, showcasing both the strengths and charming imperfections that can emerge after three decades in cask.