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English Harbour 1981 25-Year rum

English Harbour 1981 25-Year

Antigua and Barbuda | Aged | 40% ABV | Column Still (1-4) Distilled

English Harbour 1981 rum was produced in Antigua in 2006 after maturing 25 years in used whisky and bourbon barrels.

In 1932 a handful of rum shop owners came together to form a distillery called 'The Antigua Distillery' which produces English Horbour 1981 rum. The distillery produces rum using it's own proprietary high quality molasses called muscovado molasses.

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36 English Harbour 1981 25-Year Ratings

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M.R.J. ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ | 201 ratings
Posted over 4 years ago

Overpriced. For the sweetened mix it is. If only they would have allowed it to show some greatness, now it is masked by a sweet layer that takes away flavours. Crap - for this price, really?!! Sherried, fruity - and unfortunately suffering from an overpowering sweetness.

Falcon91Wolvrn03 (PREMIUM) ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 563 ratings
Posted over 2 years ago

I'm not a huge fan of English Harbor rums, but the reviews on this one were very good, so I thought I'd give it a try. Bottle 220/5712.

Some reviewers said it is too sweet, others said it is too dry. I'd call it semi-sweet.

Smells and tastes of molasses, oak, vanilla, brown sugar, almond, cinnamon, caramel, honey, butter, and spice. Definitely a nice rum!

Siegert ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡น | 2 ratings
Posted almost 5 years ago

It has a great opening and a fantastic finish. Must have.

DucksFan16 ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 52 ratings
Posted 5 years ago

smell is similar to cask 1623, with pears and apples etc. on the nose, very pleasant. The taste is absolutely amazing, very smooth. Definitely one of the top rums I've ever had my life! 98+

Aaron ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ | 69 ratings
Posted almost 6 years ago

One of the deepest noses I've come across. Subtle vanilla, caramel, whiskey tones come through softly.
The tongue carries a uniqueness in that, to me at least, it's an aggressive smoothness. Starts with the flavours from the nose, carries to a deep brown sugar mid flavour accented with deep oak and smoke tones. Carries out to a spice finish on the tip of the tongue. This rum is the first I've come across that it's tasting experience is likened to an art show. Like a cresting wave that crashes on the palate. Incredibly tasty. An absolute must try at the very least for any rum fanatic.

Earl Elliott ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ | 236 ratings
Posted over 6 years ago

Sugar: Estimated at 15 gpl. The flavours in this rum are so well balanced that none of the vanilla, butterscotch, almond, wood, and baking spices stand out. Extremely smooth with no burn at all. This rum seems to disappear on your palate leaving you with a pleasant warmth. Itโ€™s so easy drinking that the rum seems to disappear and thatโ€™s a shame given the price and rarity of this rum. I tasted this in a flight that included El Dorado 25 and for that reason I give this a 9 out of 10.

Marc Cardinal ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช | 399 ratings
Posted over 6 years ago

For three years, this rum was on my list as a rum to taste among the best of those I had been advised to try.
With a beautiful light gold color, the nose is very pastry with butter, almonds, and vanilla. It's very complex. On the palate, we find this pastry side with always butter, honey, it is an extreme sweetness. A true delight ! The final is super long and soft on floral notes that remind me of wisteria with a light woody side. It is a wonder. Glad to have one of these bottles in my bar.

Jonny Olsson ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช | 162 ratings
Posted over 7 years ago

If it would not be so dry it would have been 10 for me. It wins on briefing for at least 20 minutes.

Tomy ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด | 439 ratings
Posted over 7 years ago

A very interesting rum, impressive taste, good finish, a lot of wood.

Juno ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 51 ratings
Posted 9 years ago

Had this in the Cayman Islands and was very impressed. Warm and sweet, with hints of molasses and the woodsy flavor of the casks.

Steven James ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง | 33 ratings
Posted 9 years ago

I'm a fan of the EH5 and got to try this at the Boutique Rumfest. It reminded me of why I love Rum. Layers of complexity and depth underpinned by smoke, fruit and brown sugar. One of the best Rums that I've tried.




Brand Details

Name: 1981 25-Year
Years Aged: 25
Yr Distilled: 1981
ABV: 40%
Type: English Harbour
Raw Material: Unknown
Process: Unknown
Distillation: Column Still (1-4)
Women Led Rum: No

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