Since there is not much about this one here is the info from the back of the bottle:
The libation of choice in Colonial America was Rum, occasionally in tandem with a hard cider to make a drink known as a "stonewall."
Distilled and bottled entirely by hand Stonewall harkens the spirits of our forefathers. It's rich golden/Amber color and mellow butterscotch-accented flavors will have you seeking independence from the tyranny of mass-produced liquor.
Distilled from sugar cane molasses.
The nearly opaque black bottle is sealed with black wax with a strip to pull to release the cork from the wax. The cork is synthetic.
The color of the rum is a medium amber. The nosing here is difficult to describe. I'm not sure I have ever had a nose on a rum like this one. Its absent of burn or strong wafting of alcohol. The longer it sits in the glass you get some raisins, cooked apples, very ripe pears. The nosing is quite complex and it takes me a while to finger dominant note until it dawned on me as a very dry Malbec with some sweet marsala undertones.
The rum is incredibly intense and full flavored due to total pot distillation. It is incredibly dry and yet quite smooth in exit and entry. There is initial spice that is wavering. The finish on this lasts for quite some time where its wood flavor really comes through as well as earthy notes.
Overall fairly unique given the nose and earth notes I would not be shocked if this was aged in used wine barrels. The dry wine tones are so obvious here not the butterscotch on the back of the label. I was searching just could not find it here. That said I'm just not a huge fan of this bottle.
I think they got possibly what they were going for here a more Colonial era. I say possible because I have never tasted a rum from that time.
Rating :
6/10
