Review #: 354
Description: Privateer Distiller’s Drawer #70 “Queen’s Share Bottled-In-Bond”
Spirit: Rum
Background: While people might mostly think of Bottled-In-Bond referring to bourbon, it actually can be applied to nearly any spirit (I think even vodka, but needs to be aged in a paraffin lined container). Privateer has taken that on with this Distiller’s Drawer release with their rum being aged in New American Oak for 4 years and bottled at 50% ABV. Let’s see how it is and whether it stands up to not only the BiB label, but also the “Queen’s Share.”
Distillery – Privateer
Bottler – Privateer
Brand – Privateer
Selection – N/A
ABV – 50%
Age – 4 Years
Nose – Rich caramel, cocoa, orange cream, vanilla custard, toasted oak, pie crust.
Taste – Milk chocolate, caramel covered pineapple, toasted marshmallow. Reminds me of a milkyway candy bar. Thick, rich, and buttery
Finish – More oak and dark chocolate come in, toasted marshmallow, gingersnap cookie.
Score: 7
Would I buy a bottle? Yes
Thoughts: Really lovely rum. Kind of reminds me XXX/3 but with more cocoa than fruit. I noticed similarities from the Queen’s Share single barrel bottle I previously had, especially the marshmallow note, but it’s clear here that this is more nuanced and complex.