...that our "mama" is collector and taster of white rums. While it is only VERY rarely that I quote the Shillery, here's his description:
Produced by "StillTheOne Distillery" in the state of New York. STO has a nice medium sized copper still, which is further refined through two columns (their first and primary product is vodka made from honey wine). It is always refreshing to see a craft distiller try new things; we all benefit from such experiments. Their rum is not the first to combine cane juice and molasses, and they are far from the first to use specialized yeasts (as beer makers know well). This is not to denigrate this noble experiment, but simply just to point out the usual marketing using relatively undefined concept as "special blend, precise distillation of the hearts, depth and character", the typical buzz words. Unfortunately the market demands these and all said, you have to convince the public to buy some, somehow.Mama:
"What Makes Byram River Rum Unique?
After dozens of fermentation and distillation experiments, we perfected a special blend of cane juice for its floral notes and sweet molasses for its hardiness. We then selected a unique strain of wine yeast to bring out the best in the sugarcane and molasses, creating a “cane wine” - delicious in its own right. After careful temperature controlled fermentation we conduct a precise distillation to extract only the most flavorful heart of the spirit that yields a rum with real depth and character. "
A very interesting breed we have here. I would liken this most to Sammy's Beach bar rum. This one is a different animal however. A rather interesting nose of Chardonnay on this rum I can only assume comes from the wine yeast fermentation of this product. Most similar to an Agricole in style yet much smoother compared to Agricole produced in the Caribbean.
The molasses aspect levels it out a little bit but its mainly agricole-like in finish and flavor. Overall I would say as a sipper this one is difficult to approach for the masses due to is powerful flavor and bite. It is somewhat bitter in its finish. overall an interesting product because of is unique overall attributes, there are not many rums like this."
I'd really love to know more about this one such as fermentation time, the actual stilling (are the columns used?), cooperage and aging - you know, the real stuff we all like to know. It seems the product is still very new, and there is still no mention of it at their website, which features their original and primaray product - "artisnal" vodka. I can only assume this white rum is rather young, based on Mama's notes. Anyone know more about this one?
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