Holmes Cay Fiji 2004 17 Year Single Cask Rum

Experience the depth and character of island rum with the Holmes Cay Fiji 2004 Single Cask Rum, aged an incredible 17 years. Distilled in 2004 at South Pacific Distillers in Lautoka, Fiji, this rare expression spent nearly two decades aging in American oak barrels, developing a bold, complex profile. Bottled in 2021 at full proof (58% ABV) with no additives, it’s a true collector’s gem for rum lovers and connoisseurs of aged spirits.

This pot and column still rum boasts exceptional richness and structure, with all the hallmarks of tropical long-term aging. Part of Holmes Cay’s acclaimed Single Cask series, it reflects the brand’s commitment to pure, unadulterated rum from around the world.

Key Features:

• Country of Origin: Fiji

• Distillery: South Pacific Distillers

• Distilled: 2004

• Bottled: 2021

• Aged: 17 years in American oak casks

• Cask Number: 56

• Bottle Number: 241 (Single cask release)

• ABV: 58%

• Proof: 116

• Size: 750ml

• Additives: None

• Full Proof: Yes

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: Tropical fruits, banana bread, and hints of vanilla oak

• Palate: Rich molasses, toasted coconut, spice, and dried pineapple

• Finish: Lingering with pepper, tobacco, and a warm oak spice

How to Enjoy:

• Neat: Best enjoyed slowly to explore its full complexity

• With a splash of water: Reveals deeper layers of fruit and spice

• Premium sipper: Ideal for special moments or paired with a fine cigar

FAQ:

Q: Is this rum sweetened or flavored?
No. Holmes Cay rums are all additive-free with no sugar, color, or flavoring added.

Q: What makes this Fiji rum special?
It’s one of the few Fijian rums available in the U.S. that has been aged for 17 years and bottled at full proof from a single cask—making it incredibly rare.

Q: Is it pot still or column still?
This is a blend of pot and column still distillation, giving it both body and smoothness.