Red Gum Cask Rum
$179Since 2014, we've archived a case or two of every Australian spirit we've produced at both our Rosebery and Botany Distilleries. Now, we’re sharing them with you, we'll be dropping a limited selection of this archival stock via our website, giving you the opportunity to grab a final bottle of your favourite Archie Rose spirit.
The eighteenth release in our Trials & Exceptions series, Red Gum Cask Rum, is a quintessentially Australian rum, matured in native red gum timber casks dating back to the 1930s.
These casks, previously used to age Australian apera, bring a storied legacy to a spirit crafted from NSW high-test molasses, refiner’s molasses, and mill molasses.
This rum opens with aromas of sultana, leather, and salted caramel, followed by a palate of honey and tiramisu.
Flavour profile
Nose
Rich bush honey, butterscotch and treacle-covered bananas are joined by more subtle notes of papaya, eucalypt, and incense.
Palate
A rich mouth-coating palate of sundried raisins, caramelised pineapple and subtle incense, transitioning into dried guava, orange zest and purple flowers.
Finish
Powerful and complex, with butterscotch and bush honey intermingling with tropical fruits and a beautiful incense note on the finish
Local & Ethically Sourced Ingredients
These casks, previously used to age Australian apera, bring a storied legacy to a spirit crafted from NSW high-test molasses, refiner’s molasses, and mill molasses.
This rum showcases a blend of these three distinct molasses types to create a powerful yet exciting and approachable contemporary Australian rum.
These casks were used for many decades to mature Australian fortified wines like tawny, apera and muscat, balancing the intensity of the eucalyptus flavours with the rich fruit character of those wines.