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It follows Fancy Molasses Rum 2019 as the first release in this mini-series; with Mill Molasses Rum 2019 the third release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRefinerÕs Molasses Rum offers true delicacy and is made from sustainably sourced NSW raw liquor; a refinerÕs molasses known for its delicate flavour and clean profile. Take a sip and youÕll find it builds on the palate - with notes of caramel; sultanas and marmalade - before tapering into dark chocolate and black tea flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eÒThis molasses is a stream taken from the sugar refining process and accordingly is very light in character and personality. This molasses was so light on impurities it would start to crystallise if you left it alone for long enough;Ó Master Distiller Dave Withers said.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eÒIt was this elegance and ethereal lightness that we sought from the spirit. What it delivered was clarity of precision of flavour. 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It pays tribute to sustainably sourced B-grade molasses; grown in NSW; with a palate that offers notes of chocolate icing; bread and butter pudding and roasted walnuts. Of particular interest; restrained aromas of pot still rum can be found beneath the weight of the molasses flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eÒWhat is so utterly startling about this rum is just how different it is from the other types of molasses in this series. 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