Mad River First Run Rum 750ml

Product Description

Mad River First Run Rum 750ml: Raw Cane Sugar and Fresh Charred American Oak

Mad River First Run Rum 750ml is an American aged rum produced by Mad River Distillers in Warren, Vermont. It is made from all-natural raw cane sugar sourced from Texas or Malawi, depending on the season, and matured in fresh charred American oak barrels.

Using new charred oak gives First Run a bourbon-like opening before the flavor transitions toward caramelized cane sugar and rum sweetness. The distillery created it as a sipping rum capable of appealing to whiskey drinkers while remaining clearly rooted in cane rather than grain.

Mad River lists First Run Rum at 48% ABV in a 750ml bottle. The distillery mashes, ferments, distills and ages its spirits on site and uses fair-trade-certified sugar for this expression.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Charred oak, caramel and vanilla are joined by raw sugar, dried fruit and a light tropical note.

Palate: Bourbon-like oak richness arrives first, followed by caramelized cane, vanilla, baking spice and smooth rum sweetness.

Finish: Long and warming, with rum caramel, charred wood and lingering brown-sugar spice.

Food Pairings

Pair with barbecue, glazed pork, roasted pineapple, aged cheddar, pecan pie or dark chocolate. The combination of charred oak and cane sweetness also works with smoked or caramelized foods.

Serving Suggestions

Serve neat, over one large cube or in a rum Old Fashioned. Mad River also features the spirit in Daiquiris, Mai Tais, Painkillers and other classic rum drinks. At 48% ABV, a small splash of water can help reveal more caramel and fruit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mad River First Run Rum made from? It is made from all-natural raw cane sugar sourced seasonally from Texas or Malawi.

What barrels are used? The rum is aged in fresh charred American oak barrels.

What is the alcohol content? Mad River lists it at 48% ABV.

Where is it produced? It is mashed, fermented, distilled and aged by Mad River Distillers in Warren, Vermont.

Is it a sipping rum? Yes. The producer specifically presents it as a sipping rum with bourbon-like richness and a rum-caramel finish.

What cocktails suit it? Daiquiris, Mai Tais, Painkillers and rum Old Fashioneds all benefit from its higher proof and oak character.

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Sources of Information

• Mad River Distillers — First Run Rum
• Mad River Distillers — Rum Collection
• Mad River Distillers — Distillery Overview

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