Dominican Republic 2008 / 17 Year Old / Flag Series / La Maison Du Whisky arrives with the kind of quiet confidence that comes from knowing exactly what it is. Part of a very small release (around 225 bottles), this is a limited-edition single-cask rum, aged for 17 years and matured in ex-Madeira casks, adding depth and subtle fortified wine i. At £165.00, it sits in a competitive bracket, but does it justify its place on the shelf?
La Maison Du Whisky (La Maison Du Whisky) has built a reputation for consistency and character. This premium expression represents Dominican Republic's approach to rum-making at its most characterful. Bottled at 60.8% ABV, it promises intensity without sacrificing approachability.
Tasting Notes
On the nose, Dominican Republic 2008 / 17 Year Old / Flag Series / La Maison Du Whisky presents dark cherry, fig compote, marzipan, antique wood. It is an inviting and well-composed aromatic profile that draws you into the glass with each return.
The palate delivers silk-smooth oak, candied walnut, fig and date, deep dried fruit. The mouthfeel is full-bodied and powerfully concentrated, with each sip revealing new layers of complexity. There is an elegance here that justifies the price point — every element feels considered and deliberately placed.
The finish is dark fruit elegance, cigar box and cedar. A satisfying conclusion that leaves you reaching for the glass once more.
How to Serve
This is a rum that demands to be savoured neat, perhaps with a single drop of water to coax out the more elusive notes hiding behind the oak. Any mixer would be a disservice to the years of maturation and craft that have gone into this bottle. Pour it into a Glencairn or a brandy balloon, take your time, and appreciate every nuance as it evolves in the glass.
The Verdict
Dominican Republic 2008 / 17 Year Old / Flag Series / La Maison Du Whisky earns a well-deserved 7 out of 9 on our scale, reflecting a well-crafted rum that delivers genuine quality and character for its price point. At £165.00, it represents a serious investment, but one that delivers commensurate quality, complexity, and memorability. A worthy representative of Dominican Republic's rum-making tradition, and a bottle we would happily recommend.
