The use of different cask influences, tropical ageing and various ABVs make the rums in this collection a must have in any bar or home-bar. Yes, it’s quite woody, but the Madeira cask rum really balances that out by giving it plenty of red and dried fruits notes. Bislang habe ich noch nie zuvor einen Rum aus Barbados probiert, aber dafür aus etlichen anderen Ländern.

Innovation means that distillation is performed under vacuum and thus at a lower temperature producing a better quality spirit. After it was passed it created a two-tier system, altering the manner in which rum could be distributed in Barbados because distillers could only sell rums in bulk, which forced wine and spirit merchants to create their own brand.Seale acquired Doorly’s in 1993 and, in keeping its history, decided that it would become an export brand.

This is more like a bonus review as the rum is not even available in the UK – it seems like the neglected child of the range, but thanks to Peter Holland I managed to secure a sample or two. Some of the data that are collected include the number of visitors, their source, and the pages they visit anonymously. Notes of red wine and blackberries mingle alongside dark chocolate and some faint notes of marmalade. We recommend that you do not rely solely on the information presented here and that you always read labels, warnings, and directions before using or consuming a product. Current head distiller, Richard Seale, is one of the region’s most innovative distillers and blenders and has a passion for producing perfect rum with great flavour.The flavour comes from the distillate and ageing in good quality barrels, in Barbados, for a substantial period of time. Doorly's Rum has been made on the Island of Barbados since 1908 and was remarkably the first rum brand ever to be exported from the island. Prepare to embark on a journey of depth and intensity, an exploration of a realm where flavour knows no bounds. We like nothing more than tasting wine with fellow enthusiasts and sharing the stories of the people who have created the wine.

Doorly's 14 Year Old is a blend of pot and column still rums, it has been aged predominantly in bourbon casks, along with a portion aged in Madeira casks, imparting a touch of sweetness. It may not be reproduced in any way whatsoever without the prior consent of Waitrose Limited nor without due acknowledgement. Nose: On the nose you'll find deep aromas of exotic fruits and English toffee with a bright ginger note. Martin Doorly’s company was registered in 1908, 2 years after the Rum Duty Act, and their Doorly’s Macaw Rum was the very first rum from Barbados to be exported pre-bottled rather than in a cask.Patiently matured over 14 years within ex-bourbon casks, this creation reaches new heights of flavour. This is a party rum, you can equally use this in a fruity punch or for an Old Fashioned and it won’t fail you.