{"product_id":"john-emerald-spurgeons-barrel-aged-rum-750ml","title":"John Emerald Spurgeon's Barrel Aged Rum 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpurgeon's is the first rum made in Alabama, distilled by John Emerald Distilling Co. in Opelika from locally sourced sugar cane syrup and barrel aged two years in used single malt whiskey barrels, bottled at 86 proof (43% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince Alabama has no sugar refineries, the cane grown there is cultivated for rich flavor and traditionally used for syrup or as chewing cane; these varieties, along with sugars from Mauritius, give the distillery its base. The rum is named for Spurgeon, a big man with a gruff exterior and a gentle interior whose spirit was bold, feisty, cocky and kind all at once, and John Emerald likes to think its Alabama rum embodies the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlabama sipping rum at its finest: two years in single malt barrels give it a sweet, woody complexity in every sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rooster label makes it a fun gift for Southern spirits fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAged rum is one of the most diverse spirits in the world, shaped by the sugarcane, the still and the warm climates where it matures, which speed up the interaction between spirit and wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBarrel aging in former whiskey casks adds layers of oak and malt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe it neat in a snifter or over a large ice cube.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA splash of water opens up the aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt makes a smooth Rum Old Fashioned with a dash of bitters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTry it in a Daiquiri for a richer twist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt pairs with pecan pie, bread pudding or dark chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a fun gift for Alabama natives and craft spirit fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRum collectors will enjoy a true Southern original.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet woody complexity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used single malt whiskey casks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alabama sipping rum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e John Emerald Distilling Co., Opelika, Alabama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barrel-aged rum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Local sugar cane syrup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 years, used single malt whiskey barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 86 proof (43% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it neat or on the rocks, or use it in a rum Old Fashioned.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes it special?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is the first rum made in Alabama.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it aged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo years in used single malt whiskey barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is Spurgeon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA bold, kind-hearted local character the rum is named for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003eRum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Emerald Distilling Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023592026421,"sku":"VWS200430446","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-25969.webp?v=1793662621","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/john-emerald-spurgeons-barrel-aged-rum-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}