Objective Notes

Smooth (on the RnD scale of Harsh-Smooth-Very Smooth-Extremely Smooth)

Clarkes Court Spick Rum is light golden honey colored. On the nose, its surprisingly pleasant, considering this rum is 69% alcohol, which is both forward and dominant to the other aromas. After that, flowery scents are quite evident, followed by aromas of sugar/caramel, then spices like clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, and white pepper. Initial tasting brings out the peppery spice, with some cinnamon and a mild buttery complexity.  A body reminiscent of caramel syrup (but much lighter) follows true to the aromas. A lip-smackingly warm but short and dry finish has some residual burnt sugar tastes, leaving you clearly understanding this isn’t you’re a mass-market watered down sample, but a spicy that demands your respect. That’s not unusual for the Grenada, who’s people prefer over-proof rum. 

Anecdotal Notes

Clarke’s Court is one of Grenada’s largest rum producers. The distillery is just a short drive from the main streets of Grenada’s picturesque and bustling capital, St. George's, and worth a visit.  Once there, you won’t find the ancient charm of old stone ruins and rusty cane presses, but instead you’ll see a more modern facility making high quality rum that serves the cultured population of Grenada well.

Tasters Opinion

Roger - Clarkes Court Spicy Rum isn’t for the faint of heart. It is a bold over-proof rum infused with natural Caribbean flavors such as nutmeg, which Grenada is famous for. Too bold for sipping neat it mellows out nicely with the addition ice and water to your glass. It would go very well in a refreshing rum punch made with locally procured juices, a favorite of Dave and me while sailing the Eastern Caribbean over the past several years.

Dave - Clarke’s Court Spicy Rum shows surprising complexity and flavor.  I believe it has wider appeal than most spiced rums, better tasting than any spiced overproof has to be.  I’ve sipped it straight and found it to be rewarding.  It’s put a refreshing new twist in my ‘ti punches (yes, I know that’s blasphemy to the agricole purists) and rum punch.  I could even imagine serving it over vanilla ice cream or brownies to my dinner/tasting guests.

Taster's Rating (10 is best):

Roger  - 7 Flasks , Dave - 8 Flasks

Most recently tasted by: Roger and Dave in September, 2008 in RnD’s North and South Tasting Rooms USA.

*750ml unless otherwise stated.