Long Pond 1998 / 23 Year Old / Kill Devil
- Distillery
- Long Pond
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £192
- Tasting notes
- Cooked Fruit, Oily
- Description
- Long Pond's 1998 vintage aged 23 years in a single cask before independent bottler Hunter Laing released it as part of the Kill Devil series. This Jamaican rum balances rich molasses character with tropical fruit complexity, supported by the cask's vanilla and oak influence. At 42.9% ABV, the spirit carries a full, warming body that rewards contemplation. Suited to those seeking a mature, single-cask rum with authentic Jamaican heritage.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Long Pond 1998 / 23 Year Old / Kill Devil is a from Long Pond (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — cooked fruit, oily. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Long Pond's 1998 vintage aged 23 years in a single cask before independent bottler Hunter Laing released it as part of the Kill Devil series. This Jamaican rum balances rich molasses character with tropical fruit complexity, supported by the cask's vanilla and oak influence. At 42.9% ABV, the spirit carries a full, warming body that rewards contemplation. Suited to those seeking a mature, single-cask rum with authentic Jamaican heritage.
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