Myers’s Rum Announces Signature Cask Collection
Myers’s Rum has announced the launch of the Signature Cask Collection, featuring five limited expressions that finish Myers’s Original Dark Rum in barrels previously used to mature the whiskeys in the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection: George T. Stagg, William Larue Weller, Sazerac Rye 18 Year Old, Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye, and Eagle Rare 17 Year Old.
Myers’s Rum Signature Cask Collection – Finished in George T. Stagg Barrels:
Bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV), this rum is described as “bold, with a nose dominated by rich notes of dark molasses, leather, coffee and charred oak influence from the barrel. The taste is the most powerful and complex among the five, featuring deep flavors of dark cherries and brown sugar. The higher proof provides an extra kick yet allows the rum’s essence to shine through. The finish is robust, with a strong oak presence and a lingering smoky character, accompanied by a slight bitterness that adds a layer of complexity.”
Myers’s Rum Signature Cask Collection – Finished in William Larue Weller Barrels:
Bottled at 83 proof (41.5% ABV), this rum is described as offering “a deep, rich nose with brown sugar, butterscotch and ripe bananas. Oak and caramel emerge prominently, complemented by a hint of toasted coconut. The taste is beautifully-balanced with flavors of toffee and dark cherries, while the bourbon barrel adds depth through notes of vanilla, charred oak and sweet baking spices. Lingering bourbon and oak notes provide a pleasant, long-lasting finish while a subtle nuttiness at the end adds an extra layer of complexity to the overall profile.”
Myers’s Rum Signature Cask Collection – Finished in Sazerac Rye 18 Year Old Barrels:
Bottled at 86 proof (43% ABV), this rum is described as having “a vibrant nose featuring notes of rye spice, orange peel and subtle spices. On the palate, the spicy rye character harmonizes with fruity rum notes of banana, pineapple and vanilla. The natural sweetness of the rum nicely balances with the sharpness of the rye, creating a well-rounded flavor profile. The finish is medium in length, with a lingering peppery rye character.”
Myers’s Rum Signature Cask Collection – Finished in Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye Barrels:
Bottled at 84.5 proof (42.25% ABV), this rum is described as having “notes of pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg and fruit on the nose. The taste is vibrant and well-balanced, featuring tropical fruit flavors. The rye-driven spiciness from the barrels complements the rich molasses and banana notes of the rum, creating a intriguingly layered profile. The finish is spicy and captivating, with a hit of dried fruit and herbal undertones.”
Myers’s Rum Signature Cask Collection – Finished in Eagle Rare 17 Year Old Barrels:
Bottled at 86 proof (43% ABV), this rum is described as “complex and inviting. On the nose, subtle vanilla blends with delicate hints of baking spices and dark fruit, mixed with bourbon and traces of dark chocolate. The Eagle Rare barrel lends its bourbon character, while the rum adds tropical fruit and classic rum notes, creating a balance between oak and fruit. The finish is gentle and smooth, leaving lingering notes of vanilla and dried fruit.”
Each of the five expressions from the Myers’s Signature Cask Collection will be available globally beginning this month at a suggested retail price of $79.99 for a 750 mL bottle.
Source: Myers’s Rum.