Three Sheets Barrel Aged Rum is a California small-batch rum, originally from Ballast Point and now made under Cutwater Spirits, bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof).
Its ageing in oak barrels balances classic rum sweetness with oak and vanilla notes more often found in bourbon.
Warm amber in the glass, it shows caramel, molasses and vanilla with a touch of baking spice.
Smooth and rounded, it is equally good sipped or mixed.
Its vintage-style label, with the Ballast Point compass and a rope-and-anchor motif, nods to San Diego's seafaring spirit. 'Three sheets to the wind' is an old sailor's phrase, and this rum is made in that easygoing coastal style, a great-value bottle for backyard tiki nights and beach cookouts. It is also a fine introduction to American craft rum for bourbon drinkers.
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: Caramel, molasses and vanilla.
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Palate: Smooth, with oak and baking spice.
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Finish: Warm and rounded.
Specifications
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Brand: Three Sheets (Ballast Point / Cutwater)
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Style: Barrel-aged rum, small batch
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ABV: 40% (80 proof)
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Origin: California, United States
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip Three Sheets neat or on the rocks with an orange twist, or use it in a Rum Old Fashioned with demerara and bitters. It makes a rich Dark 'n' Stormy with ginger beer and lime, a Mai Tai, and a warming hot buttered rum. Pair it with barbecue, fish tacos, grilled pineapple and pecan pie. 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
Where is it made?
In California, now under Cutwater Spirits.
How is it aged?
In oak barrels, for oak and vanilla notes.
How strong is it?
It is bottled at 40% ABV, or 80 proof.
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