Vagabond Spirits - Silva Collection - New Yarmouth 2005 - With Box 55.8% 50cl

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Vagabond Spirits - Silva Collection - New Yarmouth 2005 - With Box 55.8% 50cl
€179.00
Item number: 1699

Vagabond Spirits Silva Collection New Yarmouth 2005 With Box 55.8% 50cl

Estimated shipping date: 25 May 2026

This extraordinary release from the Silva Collection is a vibrant tribute to the "Promised Land" of rum: Jamaica. Far more than a high-proof spirit, this New Yarmouth 2005 is a high-ester titan that has been masterfully tamed through nearly two decades of maturation and a daring, innovative finish. It is a striking fusion of Jamaican raw energy and sophisticated European refinement.

Jamaica is world-renowned for its authentic, timeless production methods, and this single Jamaican rum is the perfect example of why we all occasionally need a "heavy dose of esters." Selected just as it reached maturity and nurtured until its 19th year, this release features a signature "Vagabond Spirits" finish that transforms a colossal spirit into a work of liquid art.

A Masterclass in Maturation

Every bottle of this New Yarmouth embodies the journey from a wild, high-ester spirit to a polished masterpiece:

  • 19 Years Continental Aging: A long, slow maturation in Europe that allowed the spirit to develop profound complexity while maintaining its Jamaican soul.

  • Maple Wood Finish: A unique 4-month finish in new maple wood casks. This "gourmand" wood was specifically chosen to add texture, fat, and a velvety sweetness to a spirit that was originally bone-dry.

  • Expert Reduction: A slow and gentle reduction performed directly in the cask, ensuring that the 55.8% ABV feels incredibly smooth and perfectly integrated.

Tasting Experience

Inside the bottle lies an aromatic explosion—a true "Est'Air" flight that takes you through the very best of Jamaican funk.

  • Nose: Prepare for takeoff! A massive ester bomb (over 700g/hlap) hits you first. It’s an aromatic acrobatic show: Harlequin sweets, acidic notes, and "rotten" stewed fruits. Beneath the funk, you'll find grilled pineapple, beeswax, damp wood, camphor, and a cooling touch of menthol.

  • Palate: Phenomenal integration. What was once a dry and "flat" cask has been transformed by the maple wood. It is now oily and enveloping, reminiscent of a fine Provencal olive oil. Expect gourmand notes of praline, peanuts, and syrupy wood. It is a "crunchy" and sweet texture that perfectly balances the explosive Jamaican esters.

  • Finish: Long and nutty. The stewed esters linger on a bed of tender, gourmand wood. A symphony of nuts—walnuts, almonds, and toasted hazelnuts—intertwines with a final, echoing wave of esters.

Product Details

  • Brand: Silva Collection

  • Distillery: New Yarmouth

  • Origin: Jamaica

  • Vintage: 2005

  • Aging: 19 Years Continental

  • Finish: 4 Months in New Maple Wood Casks

  • Alcohol Content: 55.8%

  • Volume: 50cl

  • Quantity: Limited to 246 bottles

Why Choose This Silva Collection New Yarmouth 2005?

✔ Extreme Ester Profile with over 700g/hlap for true funk lovers ✔ Unique Maple Wood Finish that adds a rare, gourmand creaminess

✔ Long-term aging of 19 years for exceptional maturity

✔ Ultra-limited release with only 246 bottles available

✔ Perfectly integrated 55.8% ABV thanks to slow cask reduction

✔ A "Titan Tamed" – the perfect marriage of Jamaican power and maple sweetness

The Silva Collection New Yarmouth 2005 is a powerful and expressive collector’s bottle, where the vibrant, ester-heavy identity of Jamaica meets a pioneering maple finish in a truly distinctive limited edition.

Style: High Ester Aged Rum | Origin: Jamaica | Distillery: New Yarmouth | Vintage: 2005 | ABV: 55.8% | Volume: 50cl | Finish: New Maple Wood Cask