The Rhum Agricole Extra Vieux 2016 from the HSE house is a vintage born from the collaboration with the French distillery Rozelieures, renowned for its terroir whiskies.
After more than 5 years of aging in oak barrels, this rum benefits from a bold finish in Single Malt whisky casks, giving this cuvée a unique and refined character.
This unprecedented blend of Martinican tradition and Lorraine expertise makes this rum a true masterpiece for lovers of exceptional spirits.
TASTING NOTES :
NOSE: Upon opening, this rum reveals a bouquet of subtle and complex aromas. Notes of cocoa blend harmoniously with hints of citrus and dried fruits. Delicate nuances of smoke and spices enrich this olfactory experience.
PALATE: The attack is lively and energetic, revealing a superb aromatic structure. Toasted cereal flavors give way to more indulgent aromas of stewed fruits, complemented by sweet spices, characteristic of the great old HSE rums. The balance between the character of the agricultural rum and the softness brought by the whisky cask is perfectly mastered.
FINISH: Persistent and elegant, the finish ends with fruity and slightly spicy notes, offering a rich and memorable signature.
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Yuzu, a fruit adored by the Japanese, top chefs and French perfumers for its vivacity, freshness and subtle aroma.A distillation of juniper berries combined with yuzu, Sichuan pepper, coriander andlicorice. A unique, refreshing and very elegant combination.
This blend with very little wood influence, displays a predominance of fruity aromas.
Elaborated in Guatemala, Botran Ki’ is an exceptional rum crafted from virgin sugar cane honey, a noble base that gives it a unique aromatic richness.
This rum is the result of dynamic aging, where the rums are carefully matured in an adapted solera system, ensuring a perfect harmony between youth and maturity.
With a finish in sweet wine casks, notably those that contained Moscatel, Botran Ki’ offers remarkable sweetness and roundness, while maintaining an authentic aromatic profile with no added sugar.
It is equally suited for neat tasting or the creation of sophisticated cocktails, thus offering great versatility to bartenders and sommeliers.
For centuries the stormy waters of the Atlantic Ocean has not only shaped the character of the people of Islay but also the character of their famous whiskies. In many ways this fine malt mirrors the character of Islay people – strong yet gentle, warm yet mellow, but with a maturity beyond its years. Robust peaty, with that unmistakable breath of the seashore,
Finlaggan Old Reserve is a peated single malt whisky from an undisclosed distillery on Islay. Bottled by Vintage Malt, it is a whisky with saline and smoky notes.
For centuries the stormy waters of the Atlantic Ocean has not only shaped the character of the people of Islay but also the character of their famous whiskies. In many ways this fine malt mirrors the character of Islay people – strong yet gentle, warm yet mellow, but with a maturity beyond its years. Robust peaty, with that unmistakable breath of the seashore.
This Limited – Last Casks – Edition is crafted from the sole remaining lot blended in 1998, comprising rums distilled on the Diamond Coffey Still, and rum that was once produced on the since-discontinued Tri-Canada Redistillation Still. This Rum was artfully crafted by the Master Distiller George Robinson and aged for 24 years in the Barrel warehouse in Guyana.
After more than 5 years of aging in oak barrels following the purest tradition of old HSE rums, this old rum was finished in Kilchoman whisky barrels, Islay Single Malt, for 4 to 5 months.