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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The HSE VSOP Port Cask Finish is an exceptional agricultural rum produced at Habitation Saint-Étienne, in Martinique, adhering to the traditions of the AOC Martinique.
This very old rum stands out due to meticulous aging and a unique finish, making it a true gem for lovers of characterful spirits.
After an initial maturation of over 3 years in American oak barrels that previously held bourbon, it receives an 8-month finish in 225-liter Tawny port barrels.
This double maturation enriches the rum with complex fruity and woody notes, perfectly balanced by the typical softness and roundness of Port.
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Carefully crafted in District 9 of Ho Chi Minh City, it is the first gin produced in this country and stands out due to the use of unique local botanicals.
Among them are black cardamom from the northern jungles, rare Buddha's Hand citrus from Hanoi, Saigon cinnamon from the central mountains, and lotus flower from the Mekong Delta.
With the addition of Macedonian juniper berries and other carefully selected plants, this gin offers a rich and refreshing aromatic profile, perfect for fine spirit enthusiasts.
The Botran Rare Vintage ‘French Wine Cask’ is a true work of art in the world of rums.
Born from the subtle marriage between tradition and innovation, this rum stands out with a dynamic aging process unique to the Solera method, where rums aged 8 to 25 years come together to offer a unique tasting experience.
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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.
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Made from 100% natural ingredients, this absinthe is distilled according to a traditional 19th-century recipe.
The result is a superior absinthe of remarkable quality, both powerful and balanced, adhering to ancient techniques to capture the essence of great creative spirits like Van Gogh, Rimbaud, and Toulouse-Lautrec.
La Fée Parisienne is the first traditional absinthe distilled in France since the ban was lifted in 1915.