Cockspur Fine Rum, 70cl

Product Information

The finish is fairly long, very dry, and slightly acidic; it’s here where the spirits’ proof is most apparent.

If you're new to rum then we definitely recommend trying a flavoured rum like Cockspur's Pineapple Rum. Beyond ice, Cockspur Fine Rum is really best suited for mixing; while it does okay with some of the classic citrus-forward rum drinks, its acidic quality can make it difficult to balance out. It’s unfortunate, but when dealing with rum, there is no standards board or AOC that governs what gets put in the bottle, so you always have to trust your palate to ensure what you paid for is what you got.

From what we understand, and taste, Cockspur 12 is much more an 8 year old rum blended with a wide range of older rums than 12 years old. Cockspur has managed to find the real sweet spot for their overproofed spirit with a lot of flavor, some good strength, and yet extremely drinkable. He was of Danish descent and came to Barbados via the Virgin Islands where he had worked for several years in the ship brokerage business.

The finish of Cockspur Fine Rum is a little hot and dry with the citrus notes combining with black pepper for a medium long but very dry and slightly acidic finish. Another tradition that COCKSPUR Rum has maintained is its vibrant icon, The Rooster, which continues to be the life of the party, just as it was over 130 years ago. They recommend serving it in a Zombie cocktail, or simply mixed with cola and a good wedge of lime for a simple serve. The entry for the Cockspur 12 is much softer than the nose, with caramel and oak leading the charge.As it builds towards the midpalate the proof of this rum does really begin to show, but not unpalatably so.

And if this delicious rum doesn't already sound like the most versatile drink EVER, it gets even better.

Vanilla and brown sugar combine with a dusty oak and clove to make a nose that’s slightly sweet and spicy.

Taste: The fruity Guava and tart passionfruit are like a combination of ripe strawberry and pear flavors that work in great balance. We expected fire from the entry of Cockspur 130, but instead we got sweet with vanilla, marshmallow, and banana. One of the things we like about Cockspur 130 is that it gives you an opportunity to really get a sense of Cockspur’s base spirit.

That's why the scent of cream, vanilla and honey come together to create a heady, irresistible aroma. COCKSPUR Fine Rum is a gently aged rum that starts off with a distinct brown sugar taste then develops into a smooth, round, buttery blend that leaves a warm, spicy oak taste on the palate. We steep only the finest Caribbean spices and allow the enchanting flavours to marry using a time-honoured tradition that has been a Barbadian secret for over 100 years. Cockspur Fine Rum really isn’t a spirit that does well sipped neat – its dry and slightly acidic finish scream for some dilution, and with ice, the finish rounds out and becomes more affable. In the midpalate the oak barrel starts to shine though with some nuttiness, dusty oak, and a little earthiness.