The Enmore 1994 (REV), bottled by The Wild Parrot to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Zanzibar Whisky, belongs precisely in this category.
Distilled on the legendary wooden Coffey still of the former Enmore Distillery, matured for over 26 years, and bottled at cask strength – a piece of history, preserved in liquid form.
The nose opens with intense notes of molasses, prune, cinnamon, aged wood, and dark chocolate, while on the palate, licorice, leather, vanilla, and tobacco unfold – malty, complex, and perfectly balanced.
Tasters describe it as "smooth enough to make you kneel," "one of the best REVs ever," and "full-bodied, rounded, spicy and woody, yet fresh and fruity."
And yet, the question remains: Which of today's bottles will be considered legendary in ten years' time? Didn't people ask themselves the same question about the old Cadenhead bottlings – before they became prohibitively expensive? Enmore 1994 REV is one of those rare rums where you already know the answer.
