Review #: 149
Description: Ultimatum Fiji 2004
Spirit: Rum
Background: Here we have a rum bottling from The Ultimate Whisky company under their Ultimatum line. Aged for 12 years and bottled without chillfitration nor coloring but at 46% ABV. This comes from a “secret distillery” however Fiji only has one operational distillery so…
Distillery – South Pacific
Bottler – The Ultimate Whisky Company
Brand – Ultimatum
Selection – N/A
ABV – 46%
Age – 12 Years
Nose – Caramel, vanilla, light oak, honey, light fruits: pear, green apple, light floral notes too
Taste – Caramel, molasses, un-ripe stone fruits (not sweet but not tart), milk chocolate
Finish – Burnt caramel, dark chocolate, oak comes in and the tannis linger
Score: 6
Would I buy a bottle? Probably not only because of other options, but I think it’s a decent value.
Thoughts: This was quite enjoyable, although the sweetness of it overcame the fruity notes a little too much. I wish the fruit would punch through a little more. But otherwise it was enjoyable and a good value under $50 for a Fijian rum.