Worthy Park 10 yo (2010/2020), Port – Jamaica Rum, 45%

Introduction

Worthy Park 10 Year Old Port Cask is a distinguished expression from one of Jamaica’s oldest and most respected distilleries, showcasing their dedication to traditional pot still distillation while embracing innovative cask finishes.

Production Method

• Raw materials: Locally grown Jamaican sugar cane, processed into molasses at Worthy Park Estate’s own sugar factory
• Distillation process: Traditional copper pot still distillation using Worthy Park’s signature long fermentation period that creates their characteristic “funk”
• Maturation: Initial 8-year maturation in ex-bourbon barrels, followed by a 2-year finish in Portuguese port wine casks
• Special techniques: Part of Worthy Park’s Special Cask Series which explores how different cask types influence their distinctive distillate

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Ripe tropical fruits, banana bread, rich molasses, warm cinnamon, nutmeg, with subtle vinous red fruit notes from the port finish
• Palate: Bold Jamaican funk balanced by dark berry sweetness, dried fruits, toffee, toasted oak, vanilla bean, and gentle warming spices
• Finish: Long and complex with lingering dried fruits, dark chocolate, slight tobacco, and a pleasant tannic dryness from the port cask influence

Recommended Serving

• Serving temperature: Room temperature or slightly chilled (16-18°C)
• Glass recommendation: Tulip-shaped nosing glass or Glencairn glass to concentrate the aromas
• Serving ideas: Best enjoyed neat to appreciate the complex interaction between the Jamaican distillate and port cask influence
• Food pairings: Dark chocolate desserts, aged cheeses, or a fine cigar

Product Specifications

• Alcohol content: 45% ABV
• Bottle size: 700ml
• Country/Region of origin: Jamaica, Lluidas Vale, St. Catherine Parish
• Certifications/Awards: Part of the highly regarded Special Cask Series, recognized in premium rum competitions worldwide

Summary

A Unique Tasting Experience

Worthy Park 10 Year Old Port Cask offers a rare combination of traditional Jamaican rum character and sophisticated European wine cask finishing.

With a strictly limited number of bottles released from the 2010 vintage, this expression represents a fleeting opportunity to experience a singular moment in Worthy Park’s storied history.

Endorsed by rum critics and connoisseurs as an exemplary display of balanced cask finishing, this bottling demonstrates why Worthy Park is considered among Jamaica’s finest distilleries.

Recognition from Connoisseurs

Rum enthusiasts worldwide have embraced Worthy Park’s Special Cask Series as a benchmark for quality cask-finished Jamaican rum, with many collectors seeking complete sets.

Once experienced, discerning rum drinkers consistently return to Worthy Park expressions for their authentic representation of Jamaica’s distinctive rum heritage.

This 10-year-old port finished expression has garnered particular praise for its successful marriage of robust Jamaican distillate with the refined influence of port wine casks.

From Worthy Park Estate to You

By selecting this special bottling, you’re being granted access to over 300 years of rum-making tradition that Worthy Park has perfected since its establishment in 1670.

The approachable yet complex character of this rum creates an immediate connection between drinker and distillery, revealing the care and craftsmanship behind every step of production.

Join the community of rum aficionados who appreciate Worthy Park’s commitment to traditional production methods and experience this exceptional port-finished expression while supplies last.