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Trois Rivieres Rhum Vieux Vintage 1999, 0.7 L, 42%

Arecha Rum Anejo 15 years At the end of the 19th century, the best rums in the world were produced in the company "Industrias Arechabala" founded by José Arechabala in Cárdenas near Havana. Most of the rums of the Arechabala empire, from which the world-famous Havana Club also originated, were forgotten during the revolution led by Fidel Castro.To remember the earlier times, Arecha Rum was created as a tribute to the founder, which is made according to old original recipes. It is made using traditional artisanal methods from mild Cuban sugar cane and matures in old barrels made of Californian oak.This dark amber-colored premium rum matured for 15 years, which can be seen in its perfectly interwoven aromas of banana, caramel, vanilla and exotic fruits. With every sip of this exotic rum you enjoy a part of Cuban history.

Zuidam Flying Dutchman Rum, 0.7 L, 40%

Tilambic Rum 0.7L 75.5%Tilambic Rum is a powerful, unfiltered overproof rum from Mauritius, aged for 7 years in oak barrels and boasting an impressive 75.5% ABV. A light amber color, it tantalizes the nose with notes of plums, chocolate, figs, anise, and vanilla. On the palate, dried stone fruit, more anise, vanilla, and a hint of natural spices unfold.

Arcane Rhum Extraroma 0.7L 40% Most people associate rum with the Caribbean rather than the Indian Ocean. The island state of Mauritius in particular offers some high-class rums that are characterized by their own unique style. Rums from Mauritius are generally considered to be very spicy in combination with the aroma of fresh sugar cane.The Arcane Rhum Extraroma ideally reflects the Mauritian style. It is made from freshly pressed sugar cane and matures for 12 years using the Solera method. The long and well-thought-out maturation process creates a complex aroma profile and the rum becomes very smooth. In the glass it presents itself in a shiny gold tone.In addition to floral and peppery notes, the nose also has intense notes of fresh sugar cane. On the palate, the rum is sweet with notes of caramel, spices and exotic fruits. The aftertaste is warming and very long.

Arcane Rhum Delicatissime 0.7L 41% Rum is automatically associated with the Caribbean. Few people know that rum is also produced on Mauritius in the Indian Ocean. It's a shame, because the rums from Mauritius are characterized by a typical spicy note and bring the aroma of fresh sugar cane perfectly into the bottle.The Arcane Rhum Delicatissime is ideal for getting to know the Mauritian style. It is made from freshly pressed sugar cane, the aromas of which intensify in an original maturation and blending process.The result is a dark amber-colored rum with intense aromas of tropical fruits, spices and fresh sugar cane. On the palate, the rum is extremely elegant and broad before ending in a long finish with notes of banana, coconut and vanilla.

Bielle Rhum Ambre 0.5L 50% On the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe there is a quiet, rural atmosphere and the Creole culture seems to still be at peace with itself. This idyll also prevails on the small neighboring island of Marie-Galante, where the Bielle Rhum is produced.The Bielle Rhum Ambre is a Rhum Agricole, i.e. it is distilled from fresh sugar cane juice and not made from molasses like the traditional Rhum. The Rhum Ambre is a stylistic cross between white and matured rum. It was first stored like a white rum and then filled into small oak barrels for a short time to give the rum a delicate barrel aroma. The result is very successful. The Bielle Rhum Ambre is very refreshing on the nose, but on the palate it is a little heavier with light barrel and spice aromas. The aftertaste is long and characterized by a fruity sweetness.

Havana Club Rum Gran Reserva 15 years, 0.7 L, 40% Successful brand The rum brand 'Havana Club', which has existed since 1935, has built up a very good reputation in the rum segment over the years. The brand itself is now considered one of, if not THE, most successful brand for Cuban rum worldwide! Luxury class rum Also known by the manufacturer as Havana Club Añejo 15 Años, the rum is an absolute luxury product from Cuba. It is produced in an absolutely limited number, which makes it rare and popular. Due to repeated blending and long maturation in old oak barrels, the Havanna Club 15 Anejo has a typical aroma of long-matured rum, namely a clearly perceptible tannin aroma. In terms of taste, it is characterized above all by a surprisingly gentle aroma, which you would not initially suspect given its age. On the palate, notes of honey and dried plums are initially present. These are joined by aromas such as banana and juicy pears and figs. Tropical aromas of coconut also prevail in the finish.

Trigo Rum Reserva Aneja, 0.7L, 40%

El Dorado Rum 15 Years Set incl. 2 glasses Guyana's last rum producer The El Dorado Rum 15 Years is considered by rum connoisseurs to be one of the best of its kind. It is lovingly hand distilled by Demerara Distillers in Guyana, South America. Guyana has around 750,000 inhabitants and is located on the Atlantic, bordering Brazil, Suriname and Venezuela. At the height of sugar production, there were between 200 and 300 distilleries in Guyana alone. However, falling world market prices forced everyone to give up and today the Demerara Distillers are the last remaining producers and with their El Dorado rums they offer an impressive testament to the high quality of rum from Guyana. Fantastic rum aged for 15 years El Dorado Rum 15 years is a blend of rums from the famous Enmore and Diamond Coffey stills, the Port Mourant double wooden pot still and the Versailles single wooden pot still. The rums used are up to 25 years old! After blending, El Dorado Rum matures in old bourbon barrels for at least 15 years to harmonize its aromas. The result is an incredibly complex rum with aromas of tropical fruits, vanilla, caramel, oak tones and a very full body. Simply a great rum!!! El Dorado Rum 15 Years Gift Set In this set, in addition to the El Dorado Rum 15 Years, you will also receive two beautifully designed rum glasses from the brand. These glasses were specially developed for enjoying matured rum and allow the aromas to develop optimally. As a gift for good friends, business partners or simply for yourself - El Dorado Rum 15 Years offers the best rum enjoyment for everyone. Recommended purchase!

Dzama Rhum Vieux Vanilla 10 years, 0.7 L, 43%

Dzama Rhum Vieux 15 years, 0.7 L, 45%

Karukera Rhum Cuvée Christophe Colomb 1493, 0.7 L, 45% Karukera - Rhum from Guadeloupe The Karukera Rhum is produced on the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe. Rums from Guadeloupe are considered to be bottlings for specialists, as often only very small quantities are bottled and the distillates have therefore never penetrated the mass market. One of the most famous distilleries on the island, which is only 1,628 km² in size, is Karukera. Karukera - This is the original name of the city that Christopher Columbus had built in 1493 when he discovered the island and is now known as Sainte-Marie. Very close to the city is the Domaine St. Mary Marquisat, which contains the oldest distillery on the island, which produces the Karukera Rhum Cuvée Christophe Colomb 1493. The basis for the Karukera Rhum is of course sugar cane, which is grown in a 70 hectare plantation around the Domaine St. Mary Marquisat. This is pressed immediately after the harvest and the fresh sugar cane juice is then fermented. This is followed by a maturing period of several years in oak barrels, which ultimately give this special Karukera Rhum its aroma. After the maturing period, the best barrels are selected and then blended. Finally, the wine is hand-bottled into the elegant decanters, which are instantly recognizable and exude enormous value. The taste of the Karukera Rhum Cuvée Christophe Colomb 1493 This special bottling is of course a tribute to the discoverer of the island. What many people do not know is that Christopher Columbus once brought sugar cane to the Caribbean on his travels. The essential raw material for this excellent Karukera Rhum. On the nose, the mahogany-colored Karukera Rhum Cuvée Christophe Colomb 1493 immediately reminds you of fresh sugar cane, honey and vanilla. The taste on the palate is permeated with nutty aromas such as hazelnut, walnut and Brazil nut as well as nuances of dried fruit, melon and banana. In the aftertaste, you notice the maturity and complexity of this cuvée, which lingers for a long time. A rhum for connoisseurs of the extraordinary!

Karukera Rhum Gold 0.7L 40% As early as November 1493, the Genoese sailor Christopher Columbus discovered the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe, which the natives called Karukera. The island was taken over by Columbus for the Spanish kingdom. The inhabitants, however, successfully resisted the Spanish superiority and it was not until 1635 that Guadeloupe was colonized. This was done by the French, who quickly set up a plantation economy and mainly grew sugar cane and coffee.The cultivation of sugar cane also laid the foundation for rum production and so the first distillery was founded on the island in 1895. This distillery still exists today and produces the famous Karukera rum.The rum is not made directly from molasses, but from the fermented juice of the sugar cane. This process is only used for around 3% of global rum production and ensures a noticeable increase in quality.The Karukera Rhum Gold is an amber-colored rum that impresses on the palate with notes of vanilla, oak and exotic aromas such as mango and peaches. The aftertaste is long and pleasant.

Dzama Rhum Maki L'Authentique Blanc, 1 L, 37.5%

Dzama Rhum Maki Ambre, 0.7L 37.5%

Smith & Cross Traditional Jamaica Rum 0.7L 57% The Hampden Estate distillery in Jamaica supplied the basic product, the traditional London company Smith Cross, whose origins as the oldest sugar and spirits manufacturer in the country date back to 1788, stored and blended this traditional Jamaica rum.It was produced exclusively using the pot still method and, like all rums blended by Smith Cross, consists in almost equal parts of a full-bodied Wedderburn, which has been stored for at least a year in American oak barrels, and a medium-bodied Plummer, stored for between 1 ½ and 3 years.The aromatic elegance of the Traditional Jamaica Rum and its unmistakable taste reflect the character that made Jamaican rums famous on the threshold of the 19th and 20th centuries.Ripe exotic fruits with hints of molasses and caramel leave a distinct sweet Trace on the palate, the wood note, which is also added by the long maturation of the Plummer in oak barrels, underlines the strong Jamaican note. Despite its alcohol volume of 57%, this rum smells soft and mild.It is not very suitable for tasting neat, but the Smith Cross Jamaica Rum is a good ingredient in cocktails.

Abuelo Rum Anejo 0.7L 40% Abuelo Rum Anejo is produced in Panama by the Valera Hermanos SA distillery and is light golden in color. Abuelo Rum Anejo was stored for 3 years in oak barrels and has alcoholic notes with medicinal overtones, tones of fresh fruit, vanilla and caramel on the nose. While this rum seems strong at the beginning, with a distinctive spiciness, Abuelo Rum Anejo soon reveals aromas of nuts, caramel, tanned leather and tobacco. The aftertaste is long with clear notes of wood and leather.

Abuelo Rum Anejo Gran Reserva 12 years 0.7L 40% The history of Abuelo Rum Abuelo Rum is produced by the company Varela Hermanos SA, whose history goes back to 1908. At that time, the young Spanish immigrant Don José Varela Blanco built a small sugar factory in the city of San Isidro in the newly formed Republic of Panama. At that time, the city had a population of just under 10,000, most of whom specialized in growing sugar cane, so Don José Varela Blanco was always able to obtain raw materials for his new factory quickly and cheaply. In 1936, Don José Varela Blanco finally began distilling alcohol based on sugar cane, following the wishes of his three sons. The rums produced by the young company quickly enjoyed an excellent reputation throughout the country and Varela Hermanos SA quickly managed to take a leading position in the national spirits industry.In 1976 the old stills were finally replaced with a modern distillation plant, laying the foundation for the continued successful existence of Varela Hermanos SA. Alongside numerous other products, one rum stands out as the company's primary product: Abuelo Rum! The production of Abuelo Rum Anejo Gran Reserva 12 years The production process of Abuelo Rum Anejo Gran Reserva 12 years begins on the company's own plantations. There, experienced employees take care of the perfect cultivation and care of the sugar cane. Once it has ripened optimally, it is pressed. To produce Abuelo Rum Anejo Gran Reserva 12 years, only so-called "virgin sugar cane honey", i.e. sugar cane juice from the first pressing, is used. This guarantees the very best quality! After this has been fermented, the Abuelo rum is carefully distilled in distillation columns. After distillation, the Abuelo rum is stored for at least another 12 years in small oak barrels. When the cellar master considers the Abuelo rum to be mature, the distillate is bottled as Abuelo Rum Anejo Gran Reserva 12 years! The taste of the Abuelo Rum Anejo Gran Reserva 12 years The Abuelo Rum Anejo Gran Reserva 12 years is one of the highest quality products from the range of Abuelo Rum bottlings. This is of course also noticeable in the taste, which according to the manufacturer will satisfy even the most discerning palates. We can only confirm this description, because with its strong aromas and complexity, the Abuelo Rum Anejo Gran Reserva 12 years is convincing all along the line! A big advantage of the Abuelo Rum Anejo Gran Reserva 12 years is its relatively low price, which can easily be twice as high for other products of this quality class!

J. Bally Rhum Vieux Agricole 7 years J. Bally Rhum Vieux from the Habitation Lajus on Martinique matured in small French oak barrels for at least 7 years and has delicate red tones and an amber shimmer.On the palate, J. Bally Rhum Vieux 7 years is wonderfully complex and balanced. Intense aromas of dried grapes, tobacco leaves, ripe fruit, vanilla and nuts make this rum a real pleasure. The mouthfeel is noticeably dry and the aftertaste is long-lasting and pronounced.

J. Bally Rhum Vieux Agricole 3 years 0.7L 45% J. Bally Rhum Vieux from the Habitation Lajus on Martinique matured in small French oak barrels for at least 3 years and has a light amber shimmer. On the palate, J. Bally Rhum Vieux 3 years is distinctive, with beautiful freshness. Delicate, fruity aromas of sugar cane, grass, spices and ripe fruit form the backbone of J. Bally Rhum Vieux 3 years. The aftertaste is distinctive, warming and lively.

Green Island Superior Light Rum 0.7L 40% Green Island Rum is a white rum produced by International Distillers Mauritius and has a fresh and fruity aroma. A smooth and balanced rum that can be wonderfully incorporated into a variety of cocktails.

Zafra Master Reserve 21 Yo 0.7L 40% Rum from Panama Although the Central American state of Panama has just over three million inhabitants, it is known worldwide. In addition to the country's strategically important location, this is of course also due to the famous Panama Canal, which is still considered the most important waterway in the world. Panama also has a good reputation in gourmet circles. However, this is less due to technical achievements such as the Panama Canal than to the excellent rums produced in Panama. Of the country's 75,517 km², 8.8% is used for agriculture. In addition to bananas, pineapples, corn and coffee, a not insignificant part of the agricultural land is planted with sugar cane - the basic requirement for producing rum. Due to the excellent climatic conditions in Panama, sugar cane, which belongs to the grass family, thrives very well and has a high sugar content. A high sugar content is of course also important for the sugar cane harvest, which is called "zafra" in Panama. Zafra Master Reserve 21 years Zafra means sugar cane harvest and is intended to indicate that the sugar cane for the Zafra Master Reserve 21 years is only harvested at the best possible time. After the harvest, the sugar cane is processed as quickly as possible in order to preserve the most important ingredients as best as possible. During the processing of the sugar cane, the brownish and thick molasses that is used for the Zafra Master Reserve 21 years is also created. This is diluted with water, then mixed with yeast and fermented. The fermented molasses is then distilled in continuously operating column stills and the raw distillate obtained in this way is filled into former bourbon whiskey barrels for maturation. The rum matures in these for an impressive 21 years and is then bottled at 40% vol. The taste of the Zafra Master Reserve 21 years Naturally, the long storage time in bourbon barrels does not go unnoticed by this very dark rum. The nose already reveals fine, sweet aromas of vanilla and caramel, accompanied by nuances of banana and pear. On the palate, the rum is relatively strong, but not too woody and has a fine sweetness. The aftertaste is long and characterized by caramel and apricot. A nice sipping rum!

Quorhum Rum 23 years 0.7L 40% Quorhum Rum 23 years is a super premium rum from the Dominican Republic. Made in the rum factory Oliver Oliver International inc. The high-quality distillation takes place in the classic pot still process.At Quorhum, 15% of the barrel contents run from the younger barrel into the older one below. It is stored in American bourbon whiskey barrels. Quorhum Rum 23 years shines mahogany-colored with golden speckles.A pleasant balance in the scent and a strong aroma of wood, citrus fruits and caramel characterize this Quorhum 23. You can feel the long storage.Good price/performance ratio.