Description
English Harbour 5 Years Rum is distilled on the World’s only Continuous Column Hybrid Copper Still. The still is fusion of an English and French still made by John Dore and Savalle respectively. Hailed by many as versatile entry level rum, it can be enjoyed neatly or in a range of classic cocktails.
Rum Connoisseurs in the Caribbean and Worldwide view this rum as an impeccably smooth and light bodied with superior excellence and flavour. Copping numerous awards, English Harbour 5yr Rum speaks for itself as it has converted many cognac and scotch drinkers into 5yr Old adorers.
Tasting Notes:
Rich, amber colour, with mild spices and banana nut bread aromas. The palate is off dry to medium with robust toffee, roasted nuts, sugared butter and brown spice flavours. The finish is clean and elegant with lingering tropical dark fruit.
Notable awards include:
Ø Gold Award Winner (Premium Category) 2002 & 2004 Int’l Rum Festival
Ø Double Gold Award 2004 & 2005 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Ø Named as one of the world’s most remarkable rums in 2006 by Forbes Magazine
Ø 93 out of 100 points and rated as EXCEPTIONAL in the 2006 Int’l Review of Spirits by The Beverage Tasting Institute
Ø Gold Award Winner – 2010/2013 Rum Master Competition in the Aged Rums 5-7yr category
Ø Gold Medal – Best Rum at the 2011 New York World Spirits Competition
Ø 91 out of 100 points – 2016 Ultimate Spirits Challenge
- Ø Double Gold & Best Rum – 2016 Wine & Spirit Wholesalers of America (WSWA)
Signature Cocktail: “After 5”
1.5oz English Harbour 5yr
.75oz Fresh Lime juice
.5oz Agave Nectar
4 dashes Orange Bitters
Combine all ingredients in a shaker over ice and shake. Pour into Barrel Mug over ice. Sprinkle or grate nutmeg on the top and garnish with Tropical fruits.