The Dread River Blackstrap Rum is starts with brown sugar and molasses, which is important to know when tasting this one. In lieu of sugar cane, the brown sugar plays an important part in the color, aromas and flavors of this unique liquor. If you pop this open and are thinking you're going to get something similar to a Captain Morgan plonk, you're in for surprise. This rum has a hauntingly gorgeous deep, dark chocolate color and features all natural flavors. The mash is infused with orange peel, peppercorn, vanilla beans and coriander, creating aromas that leap from the glass.
We tasted this straight and neat since we truly believe it is a sipping rum and then again with a couple of ice cubes. Maple, lemongrass, coffeebean, vanilla and fresh fruit basket aromas were competing for attention. Island fruits, vanilla pudding, maple candy and orange marmelade were initial flavors without the ice. Ice brought out some semi sweet chocolate and sweet rolls towards the end. To drink this is absolutely effortless and a real smile maker!
This is the inaugural batch of Blackstrap Rum from Dread River and we suspect it won't be their last! If this bottle is any indication of how the rest of their lineup is, they are definitely worth putting on your radar!
