1970’s Wood’s 100 Old Navy Rum 57% Abv 1 Litre armagnac spirits

1970’s Wood’s 100 Old Navy Rum 57% Abv 1 Litre armagnac spiritsWoods has been around since 1887. Demerara rums (from Guyana) were always a part of the blend, containing rum from at least one of the wooden heritage stills, usually the Port Mourant, so I can see how Woods will have that similar profile. Made from blackstrap molasses (which sounds a bit markety), its a blend of 3 different rums, one of them coming from the Versailles single wooden pot still The rums are brought to Scotland where they are aged up to

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There is also a hint of flowery honey and a marzipan nuttiness

It also enriches it because of complex reactions during which the tannic and aromatic substances in the wood dissolve into the alcohol

some honey…A stunning combination of fruits (all of them) with soft spices and chocolates plus a leathery touch

" The Wine Spectator 1988

menthol and eucalyptus

Clear and transparent

Different compared to more recent versions

Not all grassy whiskies are great

Uncomplicated but very Rosebank in its zesty narrowness

some chlorophyll

fresh mint