2006 Worthy Park 12 Year Old Single Estate Reserve Cask Strength Jamaica Rum (700ml)

"...this could be just about as close to Worthy Park perfection as I could’ve hoped for." - Stephen James, rumdiariesblog

Worthy Park's 100% pot still, estate molasses-based rum is the oldest official release to date, taken from their second year of 'revived production' since re-opening in 2005. Classified as WPL (Worthy Park Light) with an ester count between 60-119 gr/hl AA, the 12 year old was introduced at the UK Rumfest in October 2018 where more than a few fans were left with huge smiles on their faces after tasting it. If you are into definitive, all-natural, non chill filtered rums sans covert additives, this is guaranteed to be one of the highlights of the year. Split between 4000 bottles for the USA and 4000 for Europe (that's right, we would have missed out yet again if it weren't for this shipment!), rum collectors and drinkers should jump on it. Once it’s gone, it’s gone. Very limited stocks. 56% Alc./Vol.

Other reviews... Complexity by the bucket load.  Such a well balanced presentation of the distillate too. Nothing is too aggressive or ramped up, everything is in perfect harmony. Each element has its part to play, no matter how big or small and as an experience it just sings.  I can’t help thinking that we’re witnessing something really special here. Maybe a coming of age for a distillery, now back producing its own estate bottlings, using its own estate molasses following a hiatus of over 40 years. It displays huge confidence and the self assurance of a distillery that is really beginning to stretch its legs and I’m so excited for what is to come from them. It is fully compliant with the Jamaican GI, is devoid of any kind of shenanigans, is as honest as the day is long and (I don’t say this lightly as I’m a HUGE fan of the Habitation Velier 2006 WPM and the Single Estate 57% release) this could be just about as close to Worthy Park perfection as I could’ve hoped for. 5 stars - rumdiariesblog.wordpress.com/

...They’ve been working and improving and they’ve pretty much nailed it for me with this one. It has an almost perfect balance and a high level of complexity in the flavours. Which is what I look for in a “sipping” rum. There is no chance of me adding any coke to this one. Exceptional. 5 stars - thefatrumpirate.com