Rum et al Baseline, 75% abv (375 ml)

This rum is named baseline because that’s exactly what i want it to act as, a baseline for all of our other rums to be compared to. it is a no-frills, straightforward rum with absolutely no additives (except for water to bring it down to bottling strength). it’s fermented from 100% baking grade molasses for 2.5-3 weeks using the distiller’s yeast strain of saccharomyces cerevisiae. it’s then double pot distilled to a spirit strength of 75% abv. these are extremely small batches.

don’t let the term baseline fool you, the rum is flavorful and delicious. that comes from the choice of quality raw ingredients, the long-duration fermentation, and the pot distillation.

baseline at still strength reminds me of a cheese danish with tons of dried fruits like raisins and figs on the nose. i also get notes of toffee with key lime oil and a little bit of roastiness. on the palate, the mouthfeel is so silky and oily. the dried fruit notes come forward immediately. that then transforms into toasted cinnamon bark and some bitter cacao nibs. the citrus note presents as grapefruit.