Saint Ogun Rum

Product of: Barbados

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A blend of molasses-based, pot and column distilled rums from five distilleries including Foursquare (Barbados), Worthy Park (Jamaica), and the Diamond Distillery (Guyana) aged for an unspecified period in ex-bourbon barrels. Bottled without added flavourings or sweeteners.

Launched in December 2020, Saint Ogun was created by Nic Akinnibosun and Rico Oyejobi whose Nigerian and Caribbean heritage is reflected in their product with the Saint Ogun name inspired by the Nigerian deity Orìsà. The label artwork is by South African artist Simphiwe Ndzube.

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 02/03/2022

Appearance:

Clear, golden amber.

Aroma:

Buttery vanilla and brown sugar with passion fruit, pear drops, and pineapple. Nutmeg and black pepper spice.

Taste:

Black tea-like oak tannins dry the lightly black pepper spiced palate with flavours of liquorice, overripe banana, vanilla, passion fruit, cola, and tobacco.

Aftertaste:

Dry toasty oak tannins linger, somewhat mellowed by vanilla and toffee.

Overall:

Bone dry and lightly spicy with black tea-like oak tannins masking topical fruit and vanilla.