Colour: Dark straw.
Nose: The reduction seems to be well executed, that’s aromatic and there’s no alcohol presence at all. Ripe pineapples, caramelized pears, smoked beef, honey, papayas, polished wood, smoke, fuel and bubblegum.
Mouth: That’s what I’m afraid of, the feeling is too watery and not very pleasant, unlike the nose. Pineapples, burnt wood, tannins, honey, chilies, green bananas, candied fruits and marzipan.
Finish: Long enough and bitterish. Dark smoke, vanilla, exotic and dried fruits.

I really enjoyed the nose but the rest wasn’t at the same level, too bad!

Score: 84

Colour: Dark straw.
Nose: I can clearly feel the ester step-up, but still with maturity and class that remember you actually drink a Samaroli bottling. Overripe bananas, pineapples, polish, glue, lemons, leather, black olives, marzipan and vinegar.
Mouth: Pleasant texture, that’s thicker than the first one and way less watery, phew! That’s slightly acidulous with lemons, almonds, bananas, roasted pineapples, basil, black olives, iodized notes and glue. Of course don’t expect the power of a cask strength rum but it clearly have the Jamaica funkyness.
Finish: Long. Honey, burnt wood, black olives, brine and vanilla.

Way better than the first one, a well executed easy sipper but honestly we’re far from the famous full proof release.

Score: 87