Mad River First Run Rum is a craft rum distilled and bottled by Mad River Distillers in Warren, Vermont, bottled at 48% ABV (96 proof).
It is distilled from 100% fair-trade certified demerara sugar in a German-made Mueller pot still.
It is aged in new charred and toasted American white oak barrels, which give it its amber colour and toasty depth.
Rich and robust, it shows brown sugar, caramel and vanilla with baking spice and toasted oak.
It is an American craft rum from a small Vermont distillery in the Mad River Valley, built for sipping and for bold rum cocktails.
Aged 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.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Brown sugar, caramel and toasted oak.
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Palate: Rich, with vanilla and baking spice.
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Finish: Long and warming.
Specifications
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Producer: Mad River Distillers, Warren, Vermont
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Style: Aged American craft rum
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Base: 100% fair-trade demerara sugar
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Still: Pot still
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Cask: New charred and toasted American oak
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ABV: 48% (96 proof)
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Origin: Vermont, United States
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip First Run Rum neat or over a large ice cube to enjoy its toasted oak and caramel, or add a drop of water. At 96 proof it stands up beautifully in cocktails: a Rum Old Fashioned with maple syrup and bitters, a Dark and Stormy with ginger beer and lime, a Daiquiri, or a hot buttered rum on a cold night. Pair it with maple-glazed pork, barbecue, sharp Vermont cheddar and apple crisp. For a gathering, chill the bottle and set out glasses, ice and garnishes so guests can serve themselves. A bottle also makes a thoughtful host gift for a dinner party or the holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is it made from?
100% fair-trade certified demerara sugar.
How is it aged?
In new charred and toasted American oak barrels.
How strong is it?
It is bottled at 48% ABV, or 96 proof.
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