Holmes Cay Barbados 2012 Port Cask Rum (750ml) review-92plus Made with wormwood as its

Made with wormwood as its defining botanical

Despite its considerable maturity

giving the Cognac a more transparent

almost wine-like personality compared to many heavily blended XO bottlings

La Marginale comes from clay-limestone soils with a strong Turonian influence

Holmes Cay Barbados 2012 Port Cask Rum (750ml) review-92plus Made with wormwood as itsDistilled in Barbados in 2012 and finished in port casks, this rum combines the classic balance of Barbadian distillation with the rich fruit character imparted by the secondary aging. The nose shows aromas of red berry, vanilla, and toasted oak. On the palate, flavors of dark cherry, caramel, and baking spice are framed by subtle notes of cocoa and oak. The port cask influence adds a gentle sweetness and depth to the finish. A layered and elegant rum