First Impressions
FNQ Iridium is made from local sugarcane syrup, fermented and distilled at Mt Uncle in north Queensland, and aged for five years in red wine casks. At £29.25, the price is remarkably low for a five-year-old single-origin rum.
Tasting
The nose shows the red wine cask influence clearly. Dark fruit and wine-like sweetness lead, with spice and vanilla adding depth. The character is rich and concentrated.
The palate is rich and full-flavoured. Dark fruit and red wine cask sweetness dominate, with spice and vanilla adding warmth. Five years of red wine cask ageing have produced a rum with genuine complexity and a distinctive wine-influenced character.
The finish is medium-long with dark fruit, spice, and a distinctive wine cask close.
The Bottom Line
At £29.25, FNQ Iridium is outstanding value. Five years of red wine cask ageing have produced a rich, concentrated Australian rum with genuine character. One of the best-value aged rums from Australia currently available.
