Kinnara 9 yr Thailand Rum

$40.00

OUR TAKE: We’re excited to be one of the very first IBs to release a rum from Thailand. While most of their domestic releases are heavily sweetened, we were so thrilled that their unadulterated distillate is wonderful stuff (at a reasonable price!) that we bought two casks.

THE LEGEND: Thailand and neighboring countries speak of the Kinnara, the half man/half bird creature from Buddhist and Hindu cultures. Known for its celestial grace & beauty, the Kinnara is associated with music & love (Kinnara is her male counterpart and our name for this cask’s sibling). Original art by Razigla.

THE RUM: We’ve always wanted a quality ā€œgatewayā€ rum that was instantly accessible to rum newbies but still had the complexity and stamina to impress jaded rum aficianados. We were thrilled to find this rum in Thailand, a new country for most rum drinkers.

DARK SECRET: Why is this the ā€œfemaleā€ cask? She opens beautifully with lush, resonant floral notes while its sibling ā€œmaleā€ cask has a strong lingering oaky finish.

AGING: 5 yrs Thailand, 4 yrs UK aging

STRENGTH: 61.6% ABVĀ 

PRODUCTION: Molasses in column still

H20: We suggest adding water lightly

CHARITY: 5% of profits from the sale of this bottle goes to Thailand’s Love Foundation to aid LGBT equality and sexual health awareness

OUTTURN: 180 bottles (375 ml)