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Plantation Rum Jamaica 1998 CRV Limited Edition 0.7L 49.6% Maison Ferrand - Plantation Rum The independent bottler from France, Maison Ferrand, is responsible for the rum brand Plantation Rum. Special, country-specific rums are bottled under this brand, which are first subjected to a long maturation phase in the country of production and are then ‘refined’ by further maturation in the continental climate of France. Rum Jamaica 1998 CRV Limited Edition As is usual with the bottler Plantation Rum, the first maturation phase takes place in the home country of Jamaica. This special rum was aged for an impressive 20 years in bourbon barrels. It is then shipped to Europe, more precisely to Maison Ferrand in France. Here the rum is allowed to mature for a further 2 years in cognac barrels. As this is not enough, a final, albeit short, maturation phase of ten months follows in former bourbon barrels in which Kentucky Straight Bourbon from the Bardstown Fusion series was previously stored. The tasting notes can best be described on the nose as almond, malt and the aroma of dark berries. On the palate, these aromas follow first and are expanded to include notes of hops. The finish is, as expected, long and intense.

Appleton Estate Rum Black River Casks 15 Years 0.7L 43% Appleton Estate The Appleton Estate distillery in Jamaica is located in the middle of the Nassau Valley, surrounded by expansive green landscapes. The company's own sugar cane plantations meet the needs of the attached distillery, which is the oldest on the island, as traditional Jamaican rum has been produced here for over 265 years. Master Blender Joy Spence Joy Spence is the only female master blender for rum in Jamaica. Spence is already known for one or two special rums, but her latest creation, the Appleton Estate Black River Cask 15 Years, tops everything that has come before. The rum is intended to be a homage to the famous Black River. It is the source of the water needed for production at the Appleton Estate. Due to the natural filtering through layers of limestone, it is much better than conventional tap water that is treated in plants. It gives the rum a special softness. Aromas: vanilla, roasted almonds, toasted wood, orange

Long Pond Rum ITP 15 Years Single Mark Rum Special Edition 0.7L 45.7% Long Pond - sugar settlement and distillery The Jamaican spirits distillery 'Long Pond' was founded in the middle of the 18th century and is one of the most influential distilleries on the island alongside Hampden and Monymusk, for example. The distillery, located in the municipality of Trelawny, is one of the few remaining distilleries on the island that has managed to remain steadfast over the centuries despite steadily falling sugar prices and industrialization. Long Pond does not have its own clear, recognizable style. By taking over various distilleries, their equipment and their distilling styles, Long Pond is broadly positioned and can therefore now offer a wide range of rum styles. In general, however, it can be said about traditional Jamaican rum that it is more in the high ester range, although Long Pond categorizes it much more finely than the usual general classification. ITP/LSO One of these special 'marks', as these categories are called, is the Distillery Mark 'ITP' - 'Ive Trelawny Pot'. This rum has been distilled at Long Pond since the 1980s and has an ester content of 90-120 (gr/hlpa). This mark was first mentioned in 2018 by the French independent bottler Maison Ferrand.

Havana Club Pacto Navio Rum Red Wine Cask Finished 0.7L 40% Rum with a history Behind every special spirit there is usually a special story. This is also the case with the Havana Club Pacto Navio. The aim is to commemorate an old trade pact that existed between Spain and France in 1815 as part of the Congress of Vienna. This secured the maritime trade route between Europe and Cuba. This route was of great importance for Havana Rum, as it secured the import of French red wine barrels, which were needed in Havana to refine the rum. The same route also secured the trade in rum to Europe. Pacto Navio Rum This rum matures after an unspecified period of time, first in former bourbon barrels, and then for a further three months in European oak barrels in which the French red wine described above was previously stored. In addition to a golden-brown color, the storage in the red wine barrels gave the rum sweet and fruity notes. Vanilla, toffee, molasses and honey characterize the palate. Also accompanied by oak notes and tobacco as well as other spices. Finally, a very long, creamy finish also presents itself with vanilla, toffee and dried fruit.

Havana Club Tributo Edition 2021 0.7L 40% Havana Club Rum Rum from Cuba is one of the best-selling rums in the world. It is shaped by the climate and geography of the country and represents the history of the country. Havana Club is produced by the so-called 'Meastros del Ron Cubano'. This is a group of men who pass on the cultural heritage from generation to generation. Havana Club Tributo Series Since 2016, limited editions have been released annually in the Tributo Collection to pay tribute to the craftsmanship and expertise of the Maestros del Ron Cubano. The 2021 version is already the sixth edition of this series. The special feature this year: Tributeo 2021 is blended from 100 exclusive Tributo barrels and is then allowed to mature again in selected white port wine barrels from the Douro Valley. This allowed it to develop a wonderfully fruity-sweet aroma. In detail, you can taste honey, red berries, roasted nuts and a fine coffee aroma.

La Favorite Rhum Agricole Blanc La Digue Recolte 2019 0.7L 52% The history of the La Favorite distillery The La Favorite distillery is one of the last remaining family distilleries on the island of Martinique. It all started with the cultivation of sugar cane until Henri Dormoy bought the terroir. He wanted to modernize everything and opened a distillery. Then as now, it is equipped with an old steam engine that is still in use. The Agricole Blanc La Dique 2019 is a white rum agricole made from fresh sugar cane juice. The La Digue plot behind the distillery on the river bank was selected for this purpose. It is an area of three hectares, which was harvested in April 2019. The yield of this sugar cane harvest produced around 7,000 bottles, all hand-sealed with wax and numbered. Agricole Blanc La Dique 2019 offers notes of fresh sugar cane juice accompanied by a delicate almond aroma.

La Favorite Rhum Agricole Blanc Riviere Bel Air 2020 0.7L 53% On the island of Martinique, the La Favorite distillery in the heart of the island is highly valued. This is white rum that is made entirely by hand. It all starts on a four-hectare terroir planted with red sugar cane. It is harvested by hand and finds its way to the distillery. The fourth edition of the single-variety white rum 'Rivière Bel'Air 2020' is already being produced there. The taste Nose: Intense aromas, especially of fresh sugar cane and exotic fruits, are revealed. Palate: the white rum presents itself as a soft, almost creamy rum. Fresh aromas of sugar cane are also present here, underlined by a hint of spicy pepper notes. Finish: The rum develops increasingly clear fruity notes and ends with sweetness and spice.

Michlers Jamaica & Trinidad Artisanal White Rum 0.7L 40% Founded in 1863 If you look at this year, it quickly becomes clear that you can expect a lot from this distillery. Its origins are in what was then Silesia and it was highly valued as a purveyor to the court of the Austro-Hungarian royal family and later also as a supplier to the Navy. What began back then with local herbal and spice spirits has now expanded to include a very broad product range. A part of this portfolio includes Jamaican rum. Jamaica & Trinidad Artisanal White Rum Due to a comparatively short maturation in white oak barrels, Jamaica & Trinidad Artisanal is a blended rum. This is not just rum from different distilleries, but also rum from different countries. The two most traditional rum countries were chosen: Jamaica and Trinidad. In terms of taste, however, it does not need to hide behind its dark brothers. Jamaica & Trinidad Artisanal White Rum also has fruity and spicy molasses notes. A real firework of aromas also takes place on the palate: fruity notes such as banana and caramelized brown sugar are the main notes, accompanied by a variety of spices and a fine hint of oak. The finish is also packed with a variety of aromas.

Foursquare Rum 2009 Cask Strength 0.7L 60% Traditional rum Over the years there have unfortunately been fewer and fewer truly traditional, long-established distilleries that are still dedicated to rum production. One of them can be found on the Caribbean island of Barbados. Rum has been produced here since 1820 on a site of almost three and a half hectares, near a sugar cane factory. The Foursquare Estate, as it is called, has been owned by the Seale's family since the 17th century. Exceptional Cask The special editions of the Foursquare distillery are generally known under the name 'Exceptional Cask Series'. The distillery is now presenting the 2009 Cask Strength Rum as its 17th bottling, which impresses with its powerful aroma when bottled at cask strength. In detail, in addition to fine vanilla notes, there is the aroma of white pepper, pickled raisins and flambéed pineapple, and the aroma of oak is also clearly recognizable.

Plantation Rum Australia 2007 One Time Limited Edition 0.7L 49.3% Rum from Down Under We're used to a lot with Plantation Rum and it feels like they've presented rum from all over the world, but there's one place they haven't yet covered, and so Maison Ferrand is presenting the result of their collaboration with the Beenleigh Artisan Disitllery from Australia. The foundation for this excellent rum, which is made from sugar cane molasses with two different yeasts, was laid back in 2007. This was followed by 13 years of maturation in the country of distillation before Master Blender Alexandre Gabriel selected 21 barrels for further maturation. These were then finished for another year in ex-Ferrand cognac barrels under French conditions. Taste The taste is characterised by wonderful notes of stone fruit such as apricots and peaches, which are underlined by vanilla and coconut. Fresh citrus notes and a hint of cocoa are also added. The tropical fruity notes also linger for a long time in the aftertaste.

Michlers Old Bert Jamaican Spiced 0.7L 40% Albert Michler Distillery Michlers Old Bert Jamaican Spiced is a homage to the distillery founder Alber Michler alias Old Bert. The label itself is intended to reflect the founder's world, imaginative and always good for surprises. Jamaican rum produced in a pot still forms the basis for Michlers Old Bert Jamaican Spiced. This is refined with a 100% natural spice macerate, which contains, among other things, cloves, vanilla, cinnamon, cardamom, black pepper, ginger and Persian lime. The intense spice notes are also the first to emerge on the nose, but are also accompanied by the aroma of sweet fruits. On the palate, a very full-bodied, strong rum. The spice notes are clearly evident here, sparkling spicy pepper notes flatter the palate accompanied by citrus notes. A finely balanced harmony between sweet and spicy is also noticeable in the finish right up to the end.

Transcontinental Rum Line Panama Rum 2013/2019 5+1 Years Old 0.7L 43% Transcontinental Rum Line Since 2016, new products have been appearing year after year in the Transcontinental Rum Line from the French bottler La Maison du Whisky. Products are sold here that have usually been matured at two different locations. First, they mature for a certain time in their home country at the production site, after which the barrels are shipped to France, where the rum products undergo a second maturation phase. Panama Rum 2013/2019 + 1 Year This rum was initially matured for five years in the tropical climate of Panama before being further matured for a year in France at La Maison du Whisky. This time the Panama Rum is not a cask strength bottling, but has also been diluted to a pleasant 43.0% vol. This creates a rum with a mild character. Tasting Notes Due to the low alcohol content, Panama Rum offers a mild drinking pleasure. On the nose, a wonderfully fruity aroma with notes of vanilla and the scent of cedar wood. On the palate, the rum develops into a full-bodied taste, also with fruit notes and subtle oak tones. The finish is long and also characterized by fruit and wood notes.

Transcontinental Rum Line Jamaica Rum WP 2012/2017 0.7L 57.18% Navy-Strength The Rum Line Jamaica WP 2012 was launched as a Navy Strength version. This means that it was bottled at a strong 57.18% vol., i.e. at cask strength. As is usual with products from the Transcontinental Rum Line, the Jamaica Rum Worthy Park was matured on two continents. First at the place of production itself, in Jamaica. After this first maturation phase, the rum was then shipped to Europe, where a second maturation took place. Maturation at two different locations with different climatic conditions also creates a very unique character. This Jamaica Rum WP 2012/2017 offers an extraordinarily multifaceted taste experience. Notes of sweet brioche and agave on the nose. Fruity notes of pear and tangy lemon as well as spicy notes of pepper, nutmeg and anise are also evident. On the palate, spice and fruitiness merge, with other fruit notes such as mirabelle plum and peach emerging. A hint of honey provides a pleasant sweetness.

Malteco Rum Seleccion 1991 0,7L 40%

Malteco Rum Seleccion 1981 0,7L 40%

Flor de Cana Rum Centenario -12- 1.0L 40% Flor de Cana Rum Centenario -12- is a full-bodied premium rum from Compania Licorera de Nicaragua that has been stored in oak barrels for up to 12 years. Extremely soft and mahogany in appearance. A powerful aroma of cocoa and chocolate notes is combined with toffee, caramel and delicate tones of vanilla. Flor de Cana Rum Centenario -12- can be enjoyed wonderfully neat.

Transcontinental Rum Line Trinidad Rum 2006/2018 0.7L 56.5% La Maison du Whisky - France A further addition to the well-known Transcontinental Rum Line from the French bottler La Maison du Whisky is the Trinidad Rum, distilled in 2006 and bottled in 2018. The rum was allowed to age for 7 years in ex-bourbon barrels in the tropical climate of the producing country Trinidad, before a final finish for 5 months in France before bottling. Over the years, the rum has entered into a harmonious combination with the aromas of the oak, creating a strong but not too extreme aroma. On the nose, the initial notes are of red fruits paired with dark caramel and tobacco. Further, stronger tobacco notes with a pleasant sweetness develop on the palate, as does the aroma of red fruits. These aromas also pamper the palate in the finish, with a hint of vanilla rounding off the overall impression.

Malecon Rum Rare Proof 20 Years 0.7L 48.4%

Malecon Rum Rare Proof 17 years 0.7L 51.2% Marco Savio The Italian Marco Savio is behind the wonderful Ron Malecon, which has created its place on the world's spirits shelves in its own unique way. The Panama Rum is produced using the Cuban method and each product is made from the same molasses distillate, the only difference being the length of maturation. Malecon Rare Proof 17 years The Malecon Rare Proof is the slightly older brother of the Malecon 13-year-old, which was released in a small batch series with brand owner Savio and other experts. The Malecon 17 years also presents itself with a strong alcohol content of 51.2% vol., which is close to cask strength. This was done deliberately, as the aim of this small batch series is to tease out as many aromas as possible through a high alcohol content.

Malecon Rum Rare Proof 13 Years 0.7L 50.5% Malecon Rum If you decide on a Malecon rum, you are dealing with a very special product. Basically, all products are the same; they are based on the same molasses distillate. The only small, but often subtle, difference is in the storage time! 13-Year-Old Rare Proof This 13-year-old Malecon is a limited small batch bottling from 2066 from Panama. It was created in collaboration with the brand owner Marco Savio and whisky experts. A conscious decision was made to use a high alcohol content of a strong 50.5% vol., as the high alcohol content allows the aromas to come out much more strongly. The aromas are more suited to lovers of fruity whisky: Caramelized pineapple and mango create a great harmony with the aromas of leather, nuts and wood.

Plantation Rum Trinidad 2009 One Time Limited Edition 0.7L 51.8% The new one Trinidad 2009 One Time Limited Edition is a particularly noble and rare drop simply because of its origin. Rum from the Caribbean island of Trinidad is known for its intense and spicy aromas, but products from the former local distilleries are rarely found anymore. So it is all the more pleasing when a bottler has managed to get hold of the limited stocks. This Plantation Trinidad 2009 is also a limited edition. This rum was produced by Trinidad Distillers Limited and, after distillation in Trinidad, matured for 11 years in former bourbon barrels. The rum was then shipped to Europe, more precisely to Maison Ferrand in France, where it was left to mature for another year in ex-cognac barrels. The main aromas are tonka bean, coffee, vanilla and toffee. On the palate there are notes of cooked fruit and roasted nuts. All in all, the 2009 One Time is an absolutely harmonious rum, with other aromas such as pastries and light smoky and woody notes emerging in the long finish.

Coruba Vintage 2000 Pedro Ximenez Millennium Edition Rum 0.7L 50.6% Coruba products Driven by the idea of making quality products from around the world accessible to everyone, one day a merchant from Switzerland traveled to Jamaica. Once there, he was able to enjoy the alcohol produced from sugar cane, which enchanted him straight away. Driven by the desire to bring this product to Europe and sell it there, he founded the company 'Compagnie Rhumière de Bâle' - CORUBA for short - in 1889. Since then, the Jamaican distillery Wray & Nephews produces the rum on the island before it is transported to Switzerland and blended. The second bottling from the Millenium Edition is also initially stored for 18 years in oak barrels in Jamaica, and the Vintage 2000 Pedro Ximenez Millenium Edition is then stored in selected Pedro Ximenez barrels from Gonzalez Byass after being transported to Switzerland. This creates a complex aroma, with sweet and fruity notes on both the nose and the palate. Vanilla, dates and other dried fruits are just some of the clearly recognizable aromas. In the finish, these are accompanied by warming spicy notes as well as wood and leather notes.

Coruba Vintage 2000 Millenium Edition Matusalem Rum 0.7L 46.2% Distillery History 120 years ago there was a merchant from Basel who searched all over the world for the best specialties. When he came to Jamaica, he discovered the country's typical spirit, rum. He was so enthusiastic that he wanted to introduce it to the whole world, but especially to his fellow countrymen, and so in 1889 he founded the 'Compagnie Rhumière De Bâle' in Switzerland. From this very long and difficult to remember name was derived the abbreviation CORUBA, by which the rum is known today. Since 1962, Wray & Nephews distillery in Jamaica is responsible for Coruba Rum, but the actual blending has always taken place in Basel, Switzerland, even today. Vintage 2000 Millenium Edition Matusalem Oloroso Rum After an initial maturation in oak barrels on the island of Jamaica, the Edition Matusalem from the Millennium Edition is additionally stored in Oloroso sherry barrels from Gonzalez Byass under European climatic conditions in Switzerland. The aroma can be described as classic with notes of vanilla, warming spices and dried fruits.

Trois Rivieres Rhum Agricole Double Wood Ambre 0.7L 43% Master distiller Daniel Baudin paid particular attention to the maturation process. In a first phase, the distilled rum matures for seven months in large steel tanks with a capacity of 40k liters and in American oak barrels. These barrels made of American white oak give the rum notes of dark chocolate, cocoa and coffee. In a second phase, the matured rum is transferred to smaller barrels in which whisky was previously matured, with a capacity of just 200 liters. The second maturation lasts 9 months and gives the rum its outstandingly soft structure.