Gosling's Family Reserve Old

I was not impressed on first class, it wasn’t as smooth or flavorful as I would have expected. I’ve seen it written that this one needs time to breathe, I’ll give that a shot

Interesting slightly spicy aroma, immediate flavour is of a much stronger rum. Lots of oak, more spice, burnt sugar, finish is much smoother than the first impression

Dark and weighty. Appears to be devoid of added sugar. There’s molasses, honey and a touch of vanilla in a long, complex finish. It gets better with time in the glass.

A great sipping rum, love the coffee finish and aroma. Just very expensive when shipping is included

The Goslings Family Reserve Old Rum comes from Bermuda and is produced by the Gosling family. It is probably a blend of column and pot style and is stored tropically in oak barrels for 16 years. It is bottled in drinking strength of 40% and contains 15 g/l sugar in additives. It is probably also colored with caramel.

First of all, the nose is surprisingly appealing. All very dark with dark chocolate, mocha, leather and wood. In addition, vanilla and roasted aromas. A spicy but round nose with some dried fruit and caramel. On the palate, the rum is clearly of the sweet variety. But also dark again. Dark chocolate, candied fruit and brown sugar, mocha and caramel and a good wood influence with a hint of tropical fruit. For the finish, more coffee, mocha and bitter substances.

What shall I say. I am bothered by the 40% because the rum looks thin on the palate and fads away quickly. I am bothered by the sugar, which makes the rum unnecessarily sweet. The very dark profile is interesting and looks harmonious. The presentation appealing. But overall, not exciting for me. But as a gift, I would be quite happy, because there are really worse rums out there.

Der Goslings Family Reserve Old Rum kommt von den Bermudas und wird von der Gosling Familie hergestellt. Es ist wohl ein Blend aus Column und Pot Style und darf 16 Jahre tropisch in Eichenfässern lagern. Er wird in Trinkstärke von 40% abgefüllt und mit beinhaltet 15 g/l Zucker an Zusatzstoffen. Wahrscheinlich ist er auch mit Zuckerkulör gefärbt. Genaue Informationen über die Herstellung und dem Background hane ich nicht gesucht.

Die Nase ist erst einmal erstaunlich ansprechend. Alles sehr dunkel mit dunkler Schokolade, Mokka, Leder und Holz. Dazu Vanille und Röstaromen. Eine würzige aber runde Nase mit etwas getrockneten Früchten und Karamel. Am Gaumen ist der Rum deutlich von der süßen Sorte. Aber auch wieder dunkel. Dunkle Schokolade, kandierte Früchte und brauner Zucker, Mokka und Karamel und dazu einen guten Holzeinfluss mit einem Hauch tropischer Frucht. Zum Abgang mehr Kaffee, Mokka und Bitterstoffe.

Was soll ich sagen. Mich stören die 40% da der Rum am Gaumen dünn wirkt und schnell verfliegt. Mich stört der Zucker der den Rum unnötig Süß macht. Das sehr dunkle Profil ist interessant und wirkt stimmig. Die Aufmachung ansprechend. Aber insgesamt für mich nicht spannend. Aber als Geschenk würde ich mich durchaus freuen da es wirklich schlimmeres gibt.

Tasted at Laka Lono 5/2/22 on Admiral Night
This was a horrifying rum, but since I am rum-positive it still gets three stars.
notes: This rum's flavor perception quickly went medicinal and dusty. YIKES!

My wife bought this for me for my anniversary 5 years ago. I was finally convinced to open it. Worth it. It has a fantastic colour and aroma. The caramel and cherry are fantastic. This is a a great rum top ten from my collection, just outside my personal top five.

An excellent sipping rum, truly enjoyable neat. Medium to full body with a smooth finish. My go to rum - neat. Fruity and dry.

Good, dense, balanced and pretty complex. Not too sweet or dry, not chemistry in the nose and also not a burnt on your throat. Would definitely recommend, fair price. 7.5 pts now.

Smooth Smooth sooooo Smooth Worth every last penny spent on this bottle...No other words can describe this beautiful rum...if you can find it buy it heck buy 2 bottles