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Archived note & information about our past collections of notable Rum.

These following releases detail some of the most notable releases from Bristol Classic Rum over the last 3 decades. You may find a bottle or two on auction sites, however these are now consigned to BCR's drinking history!

Barbados

1986 - Rockley Still - 12YO
Barbados - 46% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - 1986 Rockley Still 12YO Rum
Distilled during 1986
Smokey, honey profile with wood
Refined and balanced
Legendary Rum release

1986 - Rockley Still - 16YO
Barbados - 46% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - Rockley Still 16YO Rum
Pot Still distillate
Fino sherry finish
Distilled during 1986
Floral, firm and long on the palate

1986 - Rockley Still - 22YO
Barbados - 46% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - 1986 Rockley Still 22YO Rum
Distilled on unique Pot Still
Madeira wood finish
Smokeyness on the nose
Wonderful medicinal tones

1986 Rockley Still
Barbados - 46% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - Rockley Still 1986 Rum
Oloroso Sherry 2nd maturation
Aged more than 3 decades
Heavy medicinal flavours
Just unique, enjoy over ice

2000 - Mount Gay
Barbados - 40% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - 2000 Barbados Rum
Bottled during 2008
Nose of vanilla and sweetness
Great example of Barbados style
Good length and firm finish

2003 - Foursquare
Barbados - 43% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - 2003 Barbados Rum
Classic Barbados style Rum
Produced at Foursquare
Fruit carries through on palate
Beautiful underlying sweetness

2004 - Foursquare
Barbados - 43% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - 2004 Barbados Rum
Distilled at Foursquare
Light & very well balanced Rum
Lots of ginger & spice
Great flavour, enjoy over ice

Jamaica

1969 - 25 YO Royal Vale
Jamaica - 46% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - 1969 Royal Vale 25YO Rum
Limited edition - Bottled 1994
Only 300 bottles produced
Long depth to the palate
Soft but intense bouquet

1974 - Very Old Jamaica
Jamaica - 43% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - 1974 Old Jamaica Rum
Mellowed & developed slowly
Wonderful flavour concentration
Palate of dried fruit & nuts
Sadly gone forever!

1975 - Old Jamaica
Jamaica - 43% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - 1975 Jamaica Rum
Distilled during 1975
Bottled & released during 2007
Long and dry on the palate
Notes of dried fruit and nuts

1977 - Monymusk - 18YO
Jamaica - 46% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - 1977 Monymusk 18YO Rum
Limited edition - Bottled 1995
Only 540 bottles produced
Rum with great depth & vigour
Hints of liquorice, pear & vanilla

1977 - Monymusk - 20YO
Jamaica - 46% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - 1997 Monymusk Rum
Distilled during 1977
Hints of oak and spice
Subtle yet complex finish
Real drinking history

1977 - Monymusk - 21YO
Jamaica - 46% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - Monymusk 21YO Rum
Bottled during 1998
Delicate aromas
Hints of nuts and honey
A wonderful digestive

1977 - Monymusk - 23YO
Jamaica - 46% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - MonyMusk 23YO Rum
Small batch, single estate
Distilled during 1977
2000 release after UK maturation
Produced at Clarendon

1982 - Director's Choice
Jamaica - 43% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - Jamaica 1982 Rum
Blend from 4 distilleries
Supreme quality from 1982
Fruit, nuts and dark chocolate
Mouth filling sensation

1985 - Long Pond - 13YO
Jamaica - 46% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - Jamaica LP 13YO Rum
Distilled during 1985
From historic Long Pond Estate
13 years continental ageing
A stunning release

1985 Long Pond
Jamaica - 49.5% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - Long Pond 1985 Rum
Full golden colour
Complex nose with dried fruit & nuts
Wood showing but well controlled
Long complex finish

1986 - Long Pond - 16YO
Jamaica - 46% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - Long Pond 16YO Rum
Oloroso sherry finish
Distilled during 1986
Bottled 2002
Complex taste

2002 - Vale Royal
Jamaica - 43% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - 2002 Vale Royal Rum
Pale golden colour
Produced at Long Pond
Classic Vale Royal Wedderburn
High ester style

8 Year Old - WP
Jamaica - 43% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - Jamaica 8YO Rum
Distilled d
Light golden colour
7 years tropical ageing
Toffee and creamy nuttiness

Guyana

1975 - Very Old Demerara
Guyana - 52% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - Very Old Demerara Rum
Single cask at cask strength
Immense concentrated flavours
Pot Still distillation
Very, very long and intense finish

1977 - 18 Years Old Enmore
Guyana - 46% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - 1977 Enmore 18YO Rum
Limited edition - Bottled 1995
Only 180 bottles produced
Balanced fruit and wood
Extremely elegant bouquet

1980 Port Mourant
Guyana - 51% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - PM 1980 Rum
Wonderfully intense flavoured Rum
Released at cask strength
Small batch bottling
Bottled during 2010

1985 - 10 YO Port Mourant
Guyana - 46% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - 1985 Port Mourant 10YO Rum
Limited edition - Bottled 1995
Only 540 bottles produced
Nose heavy with smoke
Full bodied on the palate

1988 Enmore - 20YO
Guyana - 43% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - Enmore 1988 Rum
Distilled on the famous Enmore Still
Lighter, more fragrant distillate
Aged in American Oak for 20 years
Subtle style and fine flavour

1988 Enmore - 30YO
Guyana - 46.5% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - Enmore 1988 30YO Rum
30YO example of Pot Still
Long aged in the UK
Initially matured in ex-bourbon
10 years in Sherry butts

1990 Port Mourant
Guyana - 46.5% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - Port Mourant 1990 Rum
Bottled during 2007
Long deep taste of fruit & aniseed
Fine old Demerara Rum
A classic PM, enjoy over ice

1998 - Diamond Distillery
Guyana - 40% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - 1998 Diamond Distillery Rum
Typical Demerara flavour
Rich fruity raisin & chocolate notes
Very easy going Rum
Continuous Still production

1999 - Port Mourant
Guyana - 46% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - 1999 Port Mourant Rum
Bottled during 2010
Another great Demerara Rum
Full, deep colour
2nd Maturation in Port cask

1999 - Port Mourant
Guyana - 46% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - 1999 Port Mourant Rum
2015 Release
15 years in American Oak
Nose of anise & herbal notes
Lots of spicy oak on the palate

2003 - Diamond Distillery
Guyana - 43% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - 2003 Diamond Distillery Rum
Maturation in Oak casks
Soft fruit with good length
Bottled during 2015
Easy style Demerara Rum

2008 - Port Mourant
Guyana - 43% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - 2008 Port Mourant Rum
Bottled during 2019
From the famous wooden Pot
Matured in the UK
Ex-Bourbon cask maturation

25 Year Old - Port Mourant
Guyana - 46% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - 25YO Guyana Rum
Distilled during 1990
Double wooden Pot Still
Oloroso Sherry 2nd Maturation
Excellent length and finish

1984 - 15 YO Versailles Still
Guyana - 46% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - Versailles 15YO Rum
Distilled on the Versailles Still
French Oak finish
A fine Demerara Rum
Well integrated and controlled

1989 - 10 YO Port Mourant
Guyana - 46% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - 1989 Port Mourant 10YO Rum
Double wooden Pot Still
Pale straw in colour
Classic PM aniseed flavour
Rounded & easy going

2008 - Port Mourant
Guyana - 43% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - Port Mourant 2018 Rum
Bottled during 2018.
DDL Heritage Still Rum
A classic Port Mourant
Intense nose of fruit

1984 - 16YO Versailles
Guyana - 46% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - 1984 Versailles Rum
Bottled during 2000
Light golden colour
Notes of cloves and spices
Long herbal aftertaste

1988 - 12YO Enmore
Guyana - 46% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - 1988 Enmore 12YO Rum
Bottled during 1998
Delicate aromas
Hints of nuts and honey
A wonderful digestive

1988 - 12YO Port Mourant
Guyana - 46% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - 1988 Port Mourant 12YO Rum
Clear pale straw in colour
Open and upfront bouquet
Good weight on the palate
Rounded and easy-going

1980 - 20YO Port Mourant
Guyana - 46% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - 1980 Port Mourant 20YO French Oak Rum
Beautiful old golden colour
Upfront new oak aromas
Background of Sugar & liquorice
Good mouth appeal, long finish

1980 - 18YO Enmore
Guyana - 46% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - 1980 Enmore 18YO Rum
Bottled during 1998
Fragant Rum of middle weight
Long flavour in the mouth
A soft round finish

1986 - 12YO Port Mourant
Guyana - 46% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - 1986 Port Mourant 12YO Rum
Bottled during 1998
Distinctive smokey character
Full bodied, complex Rum
Fruity and pungent on the palate

1985 - 13YO Versailles
Guyana - 46% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - 1985 Versailles 13YO Rum
Distilled during 1985
Delicate floral notes
A pleasing citrus & toffee palate
Showing best as an aperitif

1984 - 18YO Versailles
Guyana - 46% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - 1984 Versailles 18YO Rum
Port finish cask
Distilled 1984 & aged until 2000
2000 to 2002 within Tawny Port
Marked herbal and spicy notes

1974 - Finest Old Demerara
Guyana - 46% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - 1974 Demerara Rum
Amber colour with rich nose
Long palate with spice & sweetness
Enjoy quietly for real pleasure
Something truly exceptional

1985 - 12YO Port Mourant
Guyana - 46% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - 1985 Port Mourant 12YO Rum
Initial sharpness on the palate
Tropical fruits, wood and pepper
Rich & robust flavours
Enjoyable and solid Rum

1985 - 12YO Versailles
Guyana - 46% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - 1985 Versailles 12YO Rum
Distilled during 1985
Bottled during 1997
From a wooden heritage still
A fine and rare bottling

1982 - 20YO Port Mourant
Guyana - 46% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - 1982 Port Mourant 1982 20YO Rum
Bottled during 2002
Marsala maturation
Classic PM complexity
Extremely rare release

1999 - 13YO Port Mourant
Guyana - 46% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - 1999 Port Mourant 13YO Rum
Bottled during 2013
Port Pipe finish release
PM with subtle sweetness
A powerful Rum

1999 - 14YO Port Mourant
Guyana - 46% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - 1999 Port Mourant 13YO Rum
Bottled during 2014
Double wooden Pot Still
100% American Oak maturation
Full fruit and hints of toffee

1985 - 22YO Versailles
Guyana - 46% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - 1985 Versailles 22YO Rum
American Oak maturation
Showing a dry herbal style
Long depth of flavour
One of the great Rums

1985 - 11 YO Port Mourant
Guyana - 46% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - 1985 Port Mourant 11YO Rum
Limited edition - Bottled 1996
Only 380 bottles produced
Dry wood and slightly smokey
Anise and other spice notes

Trinidad & Tobago

1974 - Caroni
Trinidad - 46% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - Caroni 1974 Rum
Very complex with deep, deep nose
Heavy Type of Rum (HTR)
Great length and incredible finish
Pure drinking history!

1989 - Caroni - 14YO
Trinidad - 43% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - Caroni 1989 Rum
Classic Trinidad style
Depth of flavour & long on palate
Mixed will with cocktails
Also enjoyed by itself over ice

1990 - Providence Est. - 10YO
Trinidad - 46% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - Providence 10YO Rum
A light Trinidad Rum style
1990 Distillation
Single Still release
Matured in UK cellars

1990 - Providence Est. - 22YO
Trinidad - 46% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - Providence Estate 1990 Rum
Bottled during 2012
Sherrywood 2nd maturation
Nose of slight tar and tobacco
Long finish with notes of leather

1993 - Caroni - 19YO
Trinidad - 52.5% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - 1993 Caroni 19YO Rum
Matured in American used Oak
Heavy Type Rum
Fruit elements dominated by wood
The palate is dry and clean

1993 - Caroni - 21YO
Trinidad - 51.9% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - 1993 Caroni 21YO Rum
Single cask Caroni release
Column Still, heavy type Rum
Exclusive for 1423, Denmark
Complex & facinating Rum

1995 - Caroni
Trinidad - 63.1% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - Caroni 1995 Rum
Typical example of Heavy Type Rum
Single cask from 1995
Full golden colour
Enjoy over ice or with a water splash

1996 - Caroni - 12YO 
Trinidad - 43% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - 1996 Caroni 12YO Rum
'HTR' Rum, golden in colour
A nose of fruit & sweet oak
The palate is mid-weight
Touch of tar & dry finish

1996 - Caroni - 15YO
Trinidad - 43% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - 1996 Caroni 15YO Rum
Distilled at Caroni in 1996
Bottled during 2011
'HTR' Rum, golden in colour
Touch of tar & dry finish

1996 - Caroni - Port finish
Trinidad - 46% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - Caroni 1996 Rum
Bottled for "Finnish Connoisseurs."
Port 2nd maturation
Bottled 2014
Heavy style, incredible flavour

1997 - Caroni - 18YO
Trinidad - 61.5% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - Caroni 1997 Rum
2015 small batch bottling
Released at cask strength
'HTR' - Heavy Type Rum
Column Still perfection

1997 - Caroni - 19YO 
Trinidad - 61.5% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - 1997 Caroni 18YO Rum
Bottled during 2016
Rare cask strength release
Bold, authentic Caroni
Smokey leather and spice

1997 - Caroni - 22YO
Trinidad - 56.4% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - Caroni 1997 Rum
Small batch bottling from 2019
Released at cask strength
Globally admired Rum
Showing all the quality and depth

1998 - Caroni - 10YO
Trinidad - 40% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - 1998 Caroni 10YO Rum
Bottled during 2008
Buttery rich caramel
Intense and complex Caroni
Tar, smoke and toasted wood

1998 - Caroni - 15YO
Trinidad - 40% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - Caroni 1998 Rum
Bottled during 2013
Classic Caroni style
Enjoy by itself over ice
Intense palate of tar and diesel

1998 - Caroni
Trinidad - 54.6% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - Caroni 1998 Rum
A recent release to become rare
Full golden colour
Distinctive 'Caroni' nose
Restrained wood influence

Caroni 1999 - Blended
Trinidad - 43% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - Caroni 1999 Blended Rum
A blend of LTR & HTR Caroni
Distilled 1999, bottled 2019
Citrus & toasted tobacco hints
Offering lighter Caroni style

Caroni - Felicite Gold
Trinidad - 40% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - Caroni Felicite Gold Rum
Last of a small batch release
Shows the lighter style of Caroni
Cane grown on the Felicite Estate
Additional ageing in the UK

Caroni - 10 Years Old
Trinidad - 43% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - Caroni 10YO Rum
Blend of Heavy & Light Type Rum
Deep golden colour
Balanced fruit & wood on the palate
Sherrywood 2nd maturation

Caroni - 10 Years Old
Trinidad - 46% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - Caroni 10YO _ 46% Rum
Bottled during 2016
Slightly higher vol/abv than 2015
Sherrywood maturation
Lovely Rum to drink with friends

Caroni Trinity
Trinidad - 54% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - Caroni Trinity Rum
Blend of 1989, 1992 & 1994
Bottled during 2011
Beautiful deep expression
296 bottles of drinking history

Caribbean Collection
Various - 40% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - Caribbean Collection - Older - Rum
Blend from old Distilleries
Aged in old small oak casks
Approachable soft style
Tones of toffee and burnt sugar

Caribbean Collection - 2016
Trinidad - 40% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - 2016 Caribbean Collection Rum
A blend of young Rums
Matured in oak casks
Light & pleasant introduction to Rum
A versatile drink

Nicaragua

1995 - Reserve Rum
Nicaragua - 40% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - 1995 Nicaragua Rum
Bottled during 2004
Pale gold in colour
Soft tropical, fruity nose
Makes an ideal aperitif

1998 - Reserve Rum
Nicaragua - 40% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - 1998 Nicaragua Rum
Compañía Licorera de Nicaragua
9 years maturation
Pale golden in colour
Wood and floral notes

2000 - Reserve Rum
Nicaragua - 47% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - 2000 Nicaragua Rum
Compañía Licorera de Nicaragua
20 years in American Oak
Full golden colour
Soft fruit with candy & violets

2002 - Reserve Rum
Nicaragua - 40% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - 2002 Nicaragua Rum
Compañía Licorera de Nicaragua
Bottled during 2013
Full golden colour
Enjoy over ice or with mixer

Further Rum, Blends & Regions

2005 - Traveller's
Belize - 46% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - 2003 Belize Rum
Distilled at Traveller's Liquor
Column Still production
Fruit & spicy wood on the nose
Good finish with some length

Bristol Black - 'Spiced' Rum
Various - 42% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - Bristol Black Spiced Rum
One of the best 'Spiced' Rums
Deep rich colour, enticing nose
Touch of fruit and spice
Ideal for Christmas festivities

2003 - Sancti Spiritus
Cuba - 43% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - 2003 Cuba Rum
Light and delicate style Rum
Bottled at 7 years old
Spicy palate with good flavour
Ideal for cocktails

Ron Paraiso - Sancti Spiritus
Cuba - 41.5% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - Ron Paraiso Rum
Pure Cuban Rum
Matured in Cuba for 4 years
Double Oak finish
Lovely roundness & style

10 Year Old - Gardel
Gaudeloupe - 46% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - Gardel 10YO Rum
1992 distillation
French Limousin Oak
Bottled during 2002
Among the great digestifs

2003 - Westerhall Estate
Grenada - 43% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - 2003 Grenada Rum
Distilled at Westerhall Estate
Pale golden colour
Sweetness & length on the palate
Oak, ginger & slight touch of toffee

Guyana & Guadeloupe
Overproof - 59% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - Guyana & Guadeloupe Rum
Powerful blend of classic Rum
Excellent mixing Rum
Lemon zest and green grapes
A rare beast from John

2004 - Barbancourt
Haiti - 43% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - 2004 Haiti Rum
Societe du Rhum Barbancourt
Aged in American Oak
Matured in moisture rich UK cellars
Fruit, wood and spirit in Harmony

Cane Juice - Labourdonnais
Mauritius - 43% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - Cane Juice Rum
Distilled 2010
Labourdonnais Estate
'Agricole' style Rum
Perfect for cocktails

2010 - Labourdonnais - 5YO
Mauritius - 43% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - 5YO Mauritius Rum
'Agricole' style of production
5 years old in Sherry wood
Fruit & gentle wood on the nose
Light, fruity and clean Rum

8 Year Old - Reserve Rum
Peru - 40% vol/abv

Bristol Classic Rum - 8 Year Old Peru Rum
Pale golden in colour
Clean, warm Rum from Peru
Was a very limited out-turn
Vegetal flavours with soft fruit

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Discover much, much more to Rum than the mass production favourites. Bristol Classic Rum aims to only source and bottle single still or single estate spirits. After careful maturation, all are then bottled at relatively high strength between 43% - 47%, which is considered by the Trade to be the optimum for tasting and enjoying fine spirits. Many of our Rums have been aged in specially-selected casks, drawing on the different benefits offered by woods such as Port, Madeira, ex-Bourbon white oak and new French oak.
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