Distiller Notes
Wine Enthusiast 100 Best Sprits of 2021
Single origin casks sent to Tessendier for blending, followed by 24 months of finishing aging in France, first in mature, medium grain, French oak barrels to extract slightly roasted and spicy aromas; and finally, and most subtly, the rum is finished in fine grain French oak barrels to create a delicious and harmonious finale.
Proof: 96
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
Expect a burnished gold hue and light, rootsy aroma that suggests sarsaparilla and vanilla. The palate feels light and tingly, leading with brown sugar and maple sugar candy, wafting into a gentle, smooth finish tinged with almond and ginger sting. The “triple cask” name refers to a seven-year aging process that progresses through five years in Trinidad, in ex-bourbon American oak casks; 18 months in France’s Cognac region in medium-grain French oak; and six months in fine-grain French oak.
From pirate life on the open sea to Caribbean island paradises, perhaps no other spirit evokes such a romantic history as Rum. Made through fermentation and distillation of molasses or the fresh-pressed juice of sugar cane, Rums range from 20% to over 70% alcohol and come in a variety of tones from clear to dark. Highest quality Rums are generally produced in pot stills and aged in wood, while less expensive Clear or “White” Rums are produced in column stills and bottled without barrel aging. Naturally, Rums form the base of tropical cocktails like Daquiris and Mojitos.