Introduction: 
Privateer True American Bottled in Bond is a 4‑year‑old American rum made from Grade A molasses, aged in new American oak barrels and bottled at 50% ABV without additives, under the strict Bottled in Bond standards.

General Information:
• Brand and Name: Privateer True American Rum, Bottled in Bond
• Type of Rum: Aged / Bottled in Bond
• Origin: Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA
• Age: 4 years
• ABV: 50% (100 proof)

Appearance:
• Color: Amber to deep amber
• Clarity: Clear
• Viscosity: Medium-bodied with moderate legs on the glass

Aroma (Nose):
• Complexity: Multi-layered with evolving spice and wood
• Key Notes: Vanilla, butterscotch, nutmeg, star anise, cola spice, oak, dark chocolate
• Intensity: Strong, expressive, well-integrated despite the proof

Taste (Palate):
• First Impression: Sweet oak and vanilla leading into spiced richness
• Flavor Profile: Vanilla, caramel, dark chocolate, butterscotch, nutmeg, star anise, oak
• Texture: Rich, warm, full-bodied
• Balance: Bold yet harmonious with sweet and spicy interplay

Finish:
• Length: Long and warming
• Flavors: Oak, vanilla, spice, caramel
• Aftertaste: Drying oak and tannin with lingering sweet and spicy tones

Overall Impression
• Uniqueness: Distinct for applying Bottled in Bond standards to rum, using new oak and no additives
• Versatility: Best neat or with water; holds up in strong stirred cocktails
• Occasion: Ideal for sipping in cool weather or after dinner; great for comparison tastings

Pairing Suggestions
• Cocktails: Rum Old Fashioned, Rum Manhattan, barrel-strength Daiquiri
• Food: Dark chocolate, roasted nuts, smoked meats, aged cheese, spiced desserts