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Sunday, July 13, 2025

La Maison & Velier @ Old Moon Spirits


La Maison & Velier Tasting Gang at Old Moon Spirits takes me on the intriguing journey further down the rabbit hole of Rum. I'm absolutely into Rum, thanks to Old Moon Spirits, and this time, it is about OB (Officially Bottling) and IB (Independent Bottling). And the rums featured in this event are all from IB, which is interesting and exciting. Since trying IB is a bit like playing roulette for rum novices like me, this event, where the premium IBs are specially curated by Jason, is perfect for me to experience how awesome quality IB can be.

Made from fresh sugar cane juice, Saint James from Barbados surprises me by its rich, deep aroma of caramel with velvety feel. It's rum yet different from the rums I know. This is actually my favourite of the night.

Beenleigh, from Australia, features peach notes, hint of molasses, is lighter and gets better with each subsequent sip.

Jamica's Clarendon has this rich toffee aroma that I like.

Hampden is a rare Hampten that is aged longer than most rums, so it has a special character to its flavour profile.