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Flavour Analysis

Light rum begins with a vivid impression of insistent boozy warmth, before molasses, sugar and caramel emerge underneath. Beneath those first notes sit vanilla and banana, and melon and lemon notes give the profile a final layer of depth and contrast.

Dominant Flavour Families

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Floral
Herbal / Herbaceous
Sweet
Vegetal

Flavour profile of light rum

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Light rum

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Pronounced ethanol aroma—vapory and warming—with noticeable alcohol heat on the nose and finish. Strong in light rum.

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