Brazil 2011 arrives with the quiet confidence of a rum that knows its place in the market. As a aged expression from Brazil, it carries the weight of regional tradition while offering enough individuality to stand apart from the crowd. At £98.95, it positions itself squarely in the premium tier — and the question, as always, is whether it delivers on that price point.
The production story is rooted in Brazil's distilling heritage. Patient maturation in carefully selected casks has given this rum layers of vanilla, oak, and dried fruit that reward slow sipping. A 2011 Brazilian rum, made at Epris distillery and bottled by 1423 in February 2020 after nine years in a single cask, as part of its Single Barrel Selection range.
On the nose, the rum opens with an inviting complexity that draws you into the glass. There is a confident interplay between the spirit's natural character and the influence of maturation, creating layers that reveal themselves gradually. The palate confirms what the nose promises — this is a rum with genuine substance. At 56.6% ABV, the alcohol is well-integrated, never harsh or overwhelming, allowing the full spectrum of flavour to unfold across the tongue. The mouthfeel is luxuriously smooth, with an almost oily richness without becoming heavy or cloying.
As for serving, Brazil 2011 works beautifully neat with a single cube of ice, or in an Old Fashioned where its aged character shines. That said, a spirit at this level of quality deserves at least one tasting neat before you start mixing — you will want to appreciate the complexity that Epris has worked so hard to achieve.
