{"title":"Mezan","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMezan is an independent UK bottler founded in 2012 by Neil Mathieson, who'd already spent decades quietly laying down rum stock through his spirits importing business before turning it into its own brand. The whole lineup runs on a simple, consistent ethos — \"The Untouched Rum\" — meaning no added sugar, no caramel coloring, and only light filtration across every release, a transparency that's earned real respect from rum enthusiasts tired of artificially darkened bottles. The range splits into two styles: blends like Jamaica XO, combining rum from respected distilleries such as Hampden and Monymusk into an accessible entry point, and true single-distillery, single-vintage releases like Panama 2006 and Guyana 2005, the latter distilled on the legendary Port Mourant still, one of the most celebrated pieces of equipment in rum history. Reviewers consistently praise Mezan's honesty and value — Tastings.com scored the Panama 2006 a strong 91 points — though a recurring, fair critique shows up across nearly every release: many tasters wish Mezan bottled at a higher proof than its standard 40% ABV, feeling the spirit's real character could shine even more at cask strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBrowse our full Mezan collection with fast nationwide shipping delivered straight to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mezan-guyana-2005-rum","title":"Mezan Guyana 2005 Rum","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis one comes with a genuinely remarkable piece of rum history built into the bottle: it's distilled on the legendary double wooden pot still that originally belonged to Guyana's Port Mourant Estate, founded in 1732, one of the most celebrated stills in the entire rum world. When Port Mourant closed, the still moved first to Uitvlugt Distillery and eventually to Diamond Distillery, where it still produces today's Demerara-style rum. This particular batch was distilled in 2005 and bottled in 2015, making it a genuine 10-year-old, unsweetened, uncolored, and only lightly filtered, true to Mezan's \"Untouched Rum\" ethos. Drinkhacker gave it a B+, and reviewers consistently pick up the signature Port Mourant character: aniseed and licorice alongside banana, guava, papaya, oak, tobacco, and a touch of caramel and raisin. There's a genuinely recurring critique worth knowing, though — multiple independent reviewers specifically wished this were bottled at a higher proof than the standard 40% ABV, feeling the spirit's real character gets a bit muted at this strength and would shine more around 46-50%. Still, most find it a pleasant, summery, easy-drinking rum, and a genuinely affordable way to taste Port Mourant character without paying El Dorado prices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBuy Mezan Guyana 2005 Rum online with fast shipping right to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chips Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29251106078799,"sku":"C0001805L","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/8089\/7892\/files\/MezanGuyana.jpg?v=1735847620"},{"product_id":"mezan-x-o-jamiacia-rum","title":"Mezan X.O Jamacia Rum","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMezan is an independent UK bottler founded in 2012 by Neil Mathieson, who'd already been quietly laying down rum stock through his spirits importing business since the 1990s. Unlike most of Mezan's single-cask releases, Jamaica XO is a genuine blend, combining rum from two well-respected distilleries, Hampden Estate and Monymusk, aged in old bourbon casks with no added sugar, coloring, or heavy filtration. That transparency has real fans — reviewers consistently praise Mezan for not artificially darkening the rum to look older, which is exactly why this XO pours a notably pale straw color that surprises people expecting something darker given the name. Reception is honestly mixed on the actual character: Christopher Null at Drinkhacker found it rustic and a bit rough for something billed as \"extra old,\" picking up petrol and rubber notes he didn't love, while other reviewers describe genuine complexity — ripe banana, pineapple, toffee, and tropical fruit, with Jamaican funk balanced against light oak. The Lone Caner initially found it deceptively mild before warming up to real appreciation with time in the glass. Bottled at 40% ABV, it's widely considered a solid, affordable entry point into Jamaican rum style, though opinions vary on execution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBuy Mezan X.O Jamaica Rum online with fast shipping right to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chips Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29251112697935,"sku":"C0001806L","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/8089\/7892\/files\/MezanXO.jpg?v=1735846967"},{"product_id":"mezan-panama-2006-750ml","title":"Mezan Panama 2006 Rum","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMezan built its whole brand around a simple pitch — \"The Untouched Rum\" — bottling with no added color, sugar, or heavy filtration, though that transparency has its limits: the distillery behind Panama 2006 remains undisclosed, described only as growing its own sugarcane and cultivating proprietary historical yeast cultures. What is known: the rum was distilled in 2006 and bottled in 2015, making it a genuine 9-year-old, run through a multi-column still and aged twice across separate sets of white oak American Bourbon casks. It's picked up real acclaim — Tastings.com scored it 91 points, and multiple independent reviewers have called it a standout, including one blog that flatly called it \"outstanding\" from open to finish. Expect a soft, inviting nose of brown sugar, toasted marshmallow, sugarcane, and apricot, with the ex-bourbon barrel character coming through clearly, moving into a bright palate of candied orange, caramel, molasses, and dried pineapple, developing spice notes of nutmeg and clove as it lingers into a long finish. Bottled at 40% ABV — one reviewer wished for a slightly higher proof, but most find the balance and value genuinely excellent for the price. A great everyday sipping rum with real depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBuy Mezan Panama 2006 Rum online with fast shipping right to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chips Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29251135995983,"sku":"C0001807L","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/8089\/7892\/files\/MezanPanama.jpg?v=1735847917"}],"url":"https:\/\/chipsliquor.com\/collections\/mezan.oembed","provider":"Chips Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}