Richland Single Estate Old Georgia Rum

I recently had the opportunity to visit the distillery's second location in Brunswick, GA, and sample their products post-tour; it was well worth the expense. This was another chance to support a local enterprise and experience something new. A friend from my Guard unit had visited and highly recommended it, so last weekend I took my father to the distillery, and we tried five of their offerings, thoroughly enjoying ourselves. The rum being reviewed is aged for 4 to 5 years in virgin oak charred barrels before bottling. In a Glencairn, it has a medium amber hue and is very smooth, with vanilla and oak on the nose. The body is exceptionally smooth, featuring caramel notes and oak that transition to a finish reminiscent of a buttery sugar cookie. This rum is exceptional; it should be savored slowly, much like a fine whiskey. If you choose to mix it, do so gently, as this is a delicate drink. The rum is somewhat expensive, but its quality justifies the cost, and it helps sustain a small business, making it worthwhile for now. Enjoy.

Typical vanilla, caramel, and wood notes are present, but a new element emerged this time. For the first time, a faint anise was detected on the finish. Quite subtle, yet appreciated.

Sugarcane aroma, with smooth vanilla and caramel on the palate. A slight warmth is present on the finish due to its higher proof. Overall, it's very smooth for a rum made in America.

The aroma is vanilla cream, molasses, cherry & wood. The taste includes cherry, spices, sweet almonds, wood & a pleasant hot finish! Truly fantastic! Highly recommended.

Aroma has cane sugar and light vanilla. Initial taste of cane sugar, caramel, and mild spices. A hint of coffee in the background? Incredibly good rum.

Batch 136, Bottle 011. Features notes of clove, sugarcane, and almonds.