1423 S.B.S Tahiti 2017 Bourbon Cask (57%)

S.B.S Tahiti 2017 highlights a less common rum origin in a bottling that has been kept very pure and direct. This single cask rum is made from molasses, column distilled in 2017, matured in an ex-bourbon cask and bottled in August 2023 at 57% ABV. It is non-chill filtered, contains no additives, and the outturn was limited to 277 bottles.

In the glass, it shows a bright and lively style, with the cask giving shape without covering the distillate. Vanilla and gentle bourbon cask notes provide warmth at the base, while fresh grassy tones and clear fruit keep the profile lifted and energetic. That balance makes it feel vivid rather than weighty, moving between juicy fruit, soft spice and a dry, clean undertone. The ex-bourbon cask brings polish and a touch of roundness, yet still leaves plenty of room for the character of the Tahitian rum itself. The official tasting note points to fresh grassy undertones, vanilla and assorted fruits, which suit the clean, expressive style of this release very well.