Holmes Cay Fiji 2004 21Yr Single Cask Rum
Holmes Cay Fiji 2004 21Yr
Holmes Cay Fiji 2004 21Yr
Holmes Cay Fiji 2004 21Yr
Holmes Cay Fiji 2004 21Yr Single Cask Rum
Holmes Cay Fiji 2004 21Yr
Holmes Cay Fiji 2004 21Yr
Holmes Cay Fiji 2004 21Yr

Holmes Cay - Fiji 2004 21Yr Single Cask Rum 700ml

$299.99
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Type

Rum

Style

Single Cask Rum
Limited Release · Not Yet On Sale

The entire cask yielded just 188 bottles.

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Distilled in 2004 at South Pacific Distilleries in Lautoka, Fiji, this single-mark, 100% pot still parcel represents one of the oldest Fijian rums ever brought to the United States. Produced exclusively from local Fijian molasses, the distillate underwent a complex three-stage maturation: 12 years in the intense heat of the South Pacific, five years of continental aging in the United Kingdom in American oak, and a final four-and-a-half years resting in New York State. Unlike industrial column-still rums that rely on caramel coloring, chill filtration, or post-dump sugar additions, Holmes Cay bottled this final 21-year cask completely uncut and unadulterated at 58% ABV, yielding an allocation of just 188 bottles.

Fresh green sugarcane grass and unripe banana esters lift on the nose before yielding to cracked black peppercorn, vibrant citrus zest, and rich buttery caramel across the palate. The mouthfeel lands with heavy, oily viscosity, carrying the 116-proof alcohol seamlessly across the tongue before drying into structured oak tannins, aromatic sandalwood, and lingering wood spice. In-house evaluations at USQ confirmed that the temperate aging in the UK and New York tempered the fiery volatility of the pot still, refining the wood integration while keeping the native Fijian ester profile pristine. Our team recommends savoring it neat in a stemmed spirits snifter, allowing several minutes of air to open the dense tropical aromas.

Country

Fiji

Region

Lautoka

Source

Molasses

ABV

58%

Age

21 Years Old

Brand

Holmes Cay

Cask

American Oak

Farming

Locally Sourced Sugarcane Molasses

Dietary

Vegan , Gluten-Free , Zero Added Sugar

Production

100% pot still distillation; tri-climate maturation (12 years tropical in Fiji, 5 years continental in the UK, 4.5 years in NY); unchillfiltered; zero added sugar, coloring, or adulteration; 188 bottles total yield

Distillation Process

Copper Pot Still

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188 bottles. One cask.

Holmes Cay's Fiji 2004 spent 21 years in barrel across three climates and was bottled uncut at 58%. It isn't on sale yet. Tap Notify me and we'll email you the moment bottles are released. No payment, no commitment.

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  • 188bottles from the cask
  • 21years in barrel
  • 58%ABV, uncut (116 proof)
  • 100%pot still, Fijian molasses

Three climates, 21 years

Each climate shaped the rum differently. The Fijian heat built its tropical intensity, and the cooler UK and New York years smoothed the pot-still fire without losing those native esters.

12 years FijiTropical heat at South Pacific Distilleries, Lautoka
5 years United KingdomContinental aging in American oak
4.5 years New York StateA final rest before bottling

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What's in the bottle

Size
700ml
Strength
58% ABV (116 proof), bottled uncut
Distilled
2004, South Pacific Distilleries, Lautoka, Fiji
Still
100% copper pot still, single mark
Made from
Local Fijian molasses
Tasting notes
Green sugarcane and unripe banana, then black pepper, citrus zest and buttery caramel, drying to oak, sandalwood and spice
Nothing added
No coloring, no chill filtration, no added sugar

Release questions

Can I buy it now?

Not yet. This rum isn't on sale. Tap Notify me and we'll email you the moment bottles are released.

Does joining the list reserve a bottle?

No. Joining is free and doesn't reserve a bottle or charge you. When the bottles are released, everyone on the list gets our email and orders are filled first come, first served.

How many bottles are there?

The entire cask yielded just 188 bottles, and only a portion of them are coming to us. Once ours are gone, they're gone.

When will it be released?

We don't have a firm date yet. The notify list is the first place we'll announce it.

Where do you ship?

We deliver in NYC and ship to select US states, including New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Checkout confirms whether we can ship to your address. An adult 21+ must sign for delivery.