Review: Seaspirits Coconut Rum
Seaspirits Coconut Rum is one of four rums crafted in Woodinville Washington, near Seattle by owner and Master Distiller Kurt Wettlaufer. The others include a Silver, Spiced, and Barrel-Aged rum. Kurt also makes a vodka distilled from cane sugar. Seaspirits Coconut starts with their Silver rum base made from dark molasses from Central America. The molasses is fermented with a proprietary yeast designed specifically for rum, and nutrients from Australia. While few distillers add nutrients in the fermentation process, the nutrients keep the yeast alive longer developing a better flavor profile. The spirit is distilled in a custom 1000 liter 16 plate Kothe pot column hybrid still built in Germany. Reverse osmosis purified water from Washington is blended to reduce to proof. The rum is minimally filtered. Six different sources of coconut flavor, including two toasted coconut flavors, and a hint of vanilla are blended with the silver rum base before bottling at 80 proof. No added sugar or colors are added. Read more 