ImpEx Collection 17 Year Old Long Pond Cask #18 VRW Jamaican Rum 2005

The ImpEx Collection 17 Year Old Long Pond Cask #18 VRW Jamaican Rum 2005 is an extraordinary single‑cask release from one of Jamaica’s most revered distilleries. Distilled in 2005 and matured for 17 full years, this bottling showcases the iconic VRW marque — a high‑ester style known for explosive tropical fruit, deep funk, and unmistakable Jamaican character.

Bottled at natural cask strength with no additives, no filtration, and no compromise, this release represents the purest expression of Long Pond’s heritage. With only one cask ever produced, it stands as a true collector’s item for rum connoisseurs, ester enthusiasts, and fans of rare Jamaican single‑cask selections.

Key Highlights

• Single Cask #18 — an exclusive, one‑of‑one release
• Distilled in 2005, aged 17 years for exceptional depth and concentration
• VRW marque — high‑ester, intensely aromatic, and unmistakably Long Pond
• Cask Strength — bottled at natural proof for maximum impact
• No additives, no chill filtration — pure Jamaican rum in its rawest form
• Limited availability — a must‑have for collectors of ImpEx and Long Pond

Tasting Notes

Nose

Overripe pineapple, fermented mango, banana funk, varnish, and warm baking spice layered with oak and tropical esters.

Palate

Explosive and full‑bodied. High‑ester fruit intensity meets peppered oak, citrus oil, molasses depth, and classic Long Pond hogo. Rich texture and remarkable structure at cask strength.

Finish

Long, bold, and evolving — with lingering tropical fruit esters, spice, and a deep, earthy Jamaican funk that defines the VRW marque.

Product Details

• Distillery: Long Pond
• Bottler: ImpEx Collection
• Country: Jamaica
• Vintage: 2005
• Age: 17 Years
• Cask: #18 (VRW marque)
• Style: High‑Ester, Cask Strength, Single Cask
• ABV: Varies by bottling
• Volume: 750ml

FAQ — ImpEx Collection 17 Year Old Long Pond Cask #18 VRW Jamaican Rum 2005

What does the VRW marque mean?

VRW is a high‑ester marque produced at Long Pond, known for intense tropical fruit, funk, and aromatic complexity.

Is this a limited release?

Yes. This is a true single‑cask bottling — once it’s gone, it will never be repeated.

Is this rum additive‑free?

Absolutely. Like all ImpEx Collection releases, it contains no sugar, coloring, or additives and is bottled without chill filtration.

How should I enjoy this rum?

Neat or with a few drops of water to open the ester profile. It also shines in curated rum flights featuring Jamaican high‑ester marques.

Is this a good bottle for collectors?

Yes. Single‑cask Long Pond releases, especially VRW marque bottlings, are highly sought after and increasingly rare.