George Bowman Colonial Era

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Historically speaking, rum was the main adult beverage in the United States during the colonial period. And it's not surprising considering the colonization of not only the Americas but the Caribbean which has so much sugar cane available for the distillation of rum.

This rum is made in accordance to the methods used in the 18th century during Colonial America.

And frankly, if this is what rum was like in the 1700's then I'm hooked.

Beautifully deep amber hue with excellent legs revealed when I swirl the rum in my snifter. Clings well to the sides slowly creeping downwards. Nice molasses aroma. Definitely a plus.

The flavor is quite remarkable. Some sweetness with a vanilla/caramel & brown sugar undertone that shifts to a nice warmth. There seems to be even a little honey? Very smooth and not too much oak. Some butteriness adds to the overall pleasant flavor. Very smooth and flavorful. Recommended.

If this rum is typical of colonial rum then my hat is doffed to them in admiration. Definitely some excellent rum. Very smooth and worthy of being considered a sipping rum along with being a mixing rum. Much more than worthy adding to one's cabinet. Perhaps a pirate's rum? Could be...

Try some and see if you agree.

As to who George Bowman is...I still haven't a clue. Even the official website isn't any help. Oh, bother...

Silky smooth in the mouth with a slight throat burn going down. Sweetness is within reason for a sipper. Carmel and butter flavors with a touch of oak and funk on the back side. The finish becomes slightly harsh, but has nice light flavors of funky fruit and vanilla.

Overall, a decent sipper that won't be memorable against others in its price point.

This was a spur of the moment purchase and turned out to be a nice surprise. Molasses pretty much dominated the aroma and before I tried it I thought I was going to regret it (thought artificial tasting sugar bomb would be following). Let it breathe 10 minutes put in some ice and WOW, not bad at all. Nice notes of molasses, hint of brown sugar or caramel and vanilla. And all done with just the right amount of mild sweetness and really nothing artificial tasting at all. This really is a pretty smooth and well blended rum.

If you are familiar with bourbon then the name “Bowman” has likely come up. However unlike the Bowman whiskies, this bottle does not have the same reputation and scarcity.
As a younger lad, going to college by the distillery, the terms “Bowman” and “alcohol” generally meant something called jungle juice was involved and the night was not going to end well. However, things have changed since then.

This rum claims to be from a rum maker “down south” and aged in the Caribbean (whatever that means). A pot still rum with a lot of sweetness to it. To me, a nose of roasted marshmallow, vanilla, and maybe a hint of coconut. The palate is sweet, a lot of molasses but it feels almost as if it was added afterwards. Not a lot of tropical fruit aside from a hint of pineapple. Finish is slightly harsh. No age statement on the bottle so I’m guessing it’s in the 2 year range. Not a bad bottle - reminds me of a younger whiskey that could benefit from a couple of more years of maturation. From a historical standpoint, if it truly is an old recipe, it’s a delight to taste in the modern day.

They're cagey about the source, but it seems this American whiskey maker is sourcing their rum from Guyana. Like most Guyanese rum, it's not exceptional but it is delicious and accessible. Molasses flavor is heavy, almost reminiscent of blackstrap. Wood. I think it might be better at a higher proof, but as is it is very accessible.

Not overly remarkable, but perfectly pleasant to sip

I found this to be pretty good. It is a little rough but has depth and complexity. Plenty of alcohol punch without biting back. Balance needs some work but definitely good enough. You know you are drinking rum, not some artificially flavored coconut confection sporting an umbrella. It seems like this might really be a reasonable facsimile of an old 1700s recipe. It is not too sweet, reveals some nice wood and molasses and has a very decent finish. I liked it equally neat or on ice.

Rum has come a long way. If this is what the Colonial folk drank, we are fortunate that rum survived the dark ages. This is an unrefined, un-aged, hot product. The only taste and aroma that comes across is alcohol. I missed the molasses some wrote about - all I got were vapors. I kept thinking I was sipping corn liquor or event tequila. My advice, that that $25 and either buy some Plantation 5 year old, or Zaya.