In addition to its outstanding quality and flavor, English Harbour Rum is also known for its commitment to sustainability. The distillery uses renewable energy sources, such as solar power, to reduce its carbon footprint. It also supports local farmers by sourcing its sugar cane from the island's farmers, which helps to support the local economy.

As it is the “standard” English Harbour 5 Year Old it is a blend of rums distilled on the 5 Column Still at Antigua Distillery. Curiously, although the 5 Year Old showed up some additives on a Hydrometer Tests, this one did not. Change in formulation?

Domestically they produce Cavalier Gold and White rum and Koko Caribe Coconut Rum. Rarely, if ever have I seen these rums for sale outside of Antigua. The rum is produced at Antigua Distillery Limited. Which is the islands only active distillery.

The aroma is nice and I recognize vanilla, oak and some fruits. In the mouth and palate I recognize the same flavors but there are also some smokiness and spices. The finish which is medium long goes the same way. English Harbour Rum is a premium and highly sought-after rum brand that has won numerous awards for its outstanding quality and flavor. It is produced by Antigua Distillery Limited, the only distillery on the island of Antigua. The distillery was formed in 1932 when a group of rum shop owners came together to create a unique and high-quality rum. Highly, highly recommended if you can afford it (it runs into the El Dorado Problem, unfortunately, but in a pinch, the English Harbour 5-year isn’t half bad either at one-eighth the cost – I’ve got the review here as well). If only to apprise one’s palate of what rums can be at the top of the scale, buying this 25 year old is something a rum-lover should do at least once in his life. The brand also took a bit of a hit when rum bloggers started putting various rum through hydrometer tests. This was a result of rum fans finding out a lot of rum had added sugar. Some bought hydrometer tests for home use while some were properly lab tested. Any brand that was found to have any added sugar was then instantly disliked, mainly because rum drinkers were angry or disappointed at brands for not being honest. A lot of brands claimed to not add any sugar when asked. The hydrometer tests tested their honesty, but as mentioned before in Facebook rum forums, the home hydrometer tests aren’t accurate.My bottle as you can see from the photos is from Batch Number 002. Although there is a space noting the bottle number it has not been completed. Other information on the bottle notes that this is a Small Batch rum. Which doesn’t tell us much to be fair! That said I think I have given you as much detail on this rum as I can find. So lets move on and see how I find this. Red Wine and some slight traces of ginger complete the nose. English Harbour Antigua Rum Port Cask Finish has a pleasant, gentle/easy going approach. Similar (I know people are going to want to know this) in many ways to Foursquare Port Cask Finish. This is totally irrelevant but in 2011 I snagged four more of these babies because a local shop mislabelled them at the price of the 5-Year Old. I can virtuously claim to have shared three of those bottles with others over the years. ENGLISH HARBOUR RUM is considered by many experts to be one of the finest blends of both Dark and Light Rum distilled in the Caribbean today, benefiting from multiple awards. In 2006, Forbes Magazine voted English Harbour Rum one of the ten most remarkable rums. English Harbour became a victim of this; it’s even possible they lost a following due to this reality. Hydrometer tests posted by well-known rum bloggers like Fatrumpirate indicate an amount of added sugar. However, Roger says English Harbour there isn’t any. Because of the respected person he is, I believe him.

English Harbour Antigua Rum Port Cask Finish. English Harbour are a rum brand from Antigua, an island in the West Indies. They are pretty much famous for their signature English Harbour 5 Year Old and frankly not a lot else really. It can’t compete with the 1981 but it’s a fantastic rum which I always enjoy when I find the way to the bottle. Every Caribbean island’s rum is different in character, and Francis is a convincing salesman when it comes to pushing his own.English Harbour rum is, safe to say, one of the well-liked rum brands that seems to fly under the radar. Despite the recent rum boom, Antigua is often forgotten when it comes to rum destinations and/or rum producers. Even the rum geeks I’m well acquainted with can be guilty of this. English Harbour Rum is a premium and highly sought-after rum brand that has won numerous awards for its outstanding quality and flavor. It is a connoisseur's drink, meant to be enjoyed by those who appreciate the finer things in life. The rum's unique flavor profile, traditional production methods, and commitment to sustainability make it a favorite among rum enthusiasts and mixologists alike. The Quality of English Harbour Rum