Experimental phase: initial rating derived from official awards and critic reviews
European Spirits Challenge - Silver
2024
Old Captain Black Rum is a traditional dark rum crafted from a balanced combination of various Caribbean rums. It is aged in oak barrels, which imparts a rich, full-bodied flavor profile. The rum exhibits a dark amber hue and offers an intense aroma with pleasant hints of spices, dominated by vanilla tones, a spicy hint of cloves, and a gentle aroma of cinnamon.
Boomsma Distillery, founded in 1883 by Dirk Boomsma in Leeuwarden, Netherlands, began as a supplier of groceries and distilled beverages to local shops and pubs. Over time, it has evolved into an independent, family-owned distillery, now managed by the fifth generation of the Boomsma family.
The distillery is renowned for its traditional Dutch spirits, including genevers, Beerenburger, and liqueurs, all produced according to age-old recipes. Their portfolio also features international spirits such as Glen Talloch Whisky, Esbjaerg Vodka, and Old Captain Rum.