HSE Rhum Agricole Extra Vieux Sauternes Cask Finish 2005 Rum

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Rum: HSE Rhum Agricole Extra Vieux Sauternes Cask Finish 2005

After spending 9 years in oak, this rhum agricole or sugarcane-juice rum is finished in Sauternes wine casks for an additional 8 months, making for a deliciously fruity and balanced sipper.

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Size: 750ML

Proof: 82 (41% ABV)

Origin: Martinique

Distillery: Simon Distillery

Today the Martinique rhum agricole (a term for rum, produced from sugar cane juice) is the only one in the rhum category with the AOC designation. AOC (Appellation d’Origine Contrle) is the French variant of certification for geographically protected wine, spirit, and food, which ensures the quality, authenticity, and character of the rhum. After the sugar cane is harvested, it’s taken to the mills in order to extract the juice. After filtration, the juice is fermented and distilled. Both unaged “Blanc” and aged “Old” expressions are produced, the latter employing barrels that used to hold bourbon, cognac, sherry, and whiskey. One such expression is the Rhum Agricole Extra Vieux Sauternes Cask Finish. The sugarcane juice rum or rhum agricole is first aged in oak barrels for 9 years according to the tried-and-true practices and tradition of HSE. Then it goes for a round of finishing in Sauternes wine casks from Chteau La Tour Blanche. After 8 months it is bottled at 82 proof, displaying a complex harmony of sweet honey, gingerbread, and (dried) fruit notes. Grab your bottle today!

HSE Rhum Agricole Extra Vieux Sauternes Cask Finish 2005 Rum Tasting Note

Nose: The aromatic nose opens with acacia honey, passion fruit, a touch of gingerbread, as well as dried figs and apricots.

Palate: There’s a pleasant sweetness on the palate with dried fruit, vanilla, and dessert wine notes, as well as a hint of orange zest.

Finish: The finish has lingering spice.