Rum Et Al Dunderclap Still Strength 74%abv(375ml)

Variable Dunderclap the line of variable rums all deviate from baseline because they have one variable changed. yes, the naming of the rum et al. batches are very literal. the dunderclap expression has 33% dunder added into the fermentation in place of some water (see below to learn about dunder). everything else was kept as consistent as possible from the baseline recipe. it’s fermented from 100% baking grade molasses for 17-23 days using the distiller’s yeast strain of saccharomyces cerevisiae. it’s then double pot distilled to a spirit strength of 74-75% abv. variable (dunderclap) is bottled at both still strength and with water added to bring it down to a strength of 49% abv.

what does it taste like?
on the nose dunderclap (49% abv) has so much cinnamon and raisins with notes of custard. there’s citrus, like orange zest and orange blossom, along with brown butter. there isn’t any heat at all. the aromas are filled with syrupy fruits. on the palate the mouthfeel is oily and silky with no heat. there are immediate notes of dried figs, fig jam, and prunes. lots of prunes! there’s candied orange, toasted cinnamon stick, fresh grated nutmeg, and golden raisins. i also get notes of vanilla and honey.

dunderclap at still strength (74/75%) has similar notes, but the flavors and aromas are much more concentrated. on the nose there’s a variety of fruits, like dried apples, fruit leather, fig jam, raisins, and prunes. there are notes of vanilla and caramel alongside smarties and a touch of musk. on the palate, the sip is very oily and has very little heat. the first flavors i get are grape jelly and fig jam. there’s some earthiness that reminds me of wet branches. there are notes of candied grapefruit and honey roasted macadamia nuts.