Alfred Lamb's 1949 Special Reserve Rum / Bot.1980s
- Distillery
- Lamb's
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £1200
- Tasting notes
- Oily, Solvent, Tobacco
- Description
- A rare 1949 Jamaican rum bottled in Dumbarton during the 1980s, this is a historical spirit from a generation of Caribbean production now largely extinct. Without detailed tasting information, this bottle's primary value lies in its provenance and age—a collector's piece and conversation starter. It represents liquid history for serious spirit enthusiasts and those drawn to vintage rum's cultural significance.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Alfred Lamb's 1949 Special Reserve Rum / Bot.1980s is a from Lamb's (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect oaky and gentle spice character — oily, solvent, tobacco. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
A rare 1949 Jamaican rum bottled in Dumbarton during the 1980s, this is a historical spirit from a generation of Caribbean production now largely extinct. Without detailed tasting information, this bottle's primary value lies in its provenance and age—a collector's piece and conversation starter. It represents liquid history for serious spirit enthusiasts and those drawn to vintage rum's cultural significance.
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