Rum
Rum (sometimes spelt Rhum) is made from sugarcane juice or molasses. All rums are distilled clear, with heavy or dark rums made in traditional pot stills with a slow fermentation of up to 12 days. Lighter rums ferment only 24 hours and are produced with modern continuous stills.
Rum (sometimes spelt Rhum) is made from sugarcane juice or molasses. All rums are distilled clear, with heavy or dark rums made in traditional pot stills with a slow fermentation of up to 12 days. Lighter rums ferment only 24 hours and are produced with modern continuous stills.
The Caribbean is the stronghold of world Rum production, along with the Demerara River in Guyana (South America). Virtually every region produces its own distinct style of Rum.
Rums from the former Spanish American colonies (Cuba, Panama, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, the richer of all Dominican Republic) have commonly a light, crisp, clean taste.
Former English colonies share a tradition for darker, sweeter, richer Rums, with a pronounced molasses flavour. Examples include Rums from Barbados (the home of the Mount Gay Distillery, dating from 1663, probably the oldest operating Rum producer in the world), Bermuda, Belize, the Demerara region of Guyana in South America (that can yields long-aged Rums), Trinidad and Jamaica (the most aromatic, fruity styles, extensively used for blending)
Former French colonies (Haiti, Guadeloupe, Martinique) are distinguished by their double-distilled oak-aged (for three or more years) Rums from sugar cane (more expensive than molasses) - The flavours are sweeter, lusher, and the spirit character softer and more rounded. These Rums may undergo maturation in ex-cognac barrels. The so -termed Rhum vieux (aged Rum) is frequently compared to French brandies. Haiti is known for its moonshine rum industry that supplies the voodoo religious ritual trade.
Brazil is a major producer of mainly light, clean Rums from a cane spirit called Cachaça (with no ageing). Light rums (light in color and flavour) can replace Gin and Vodka in any drink recipe.
Types of Rum include: White or Light Rums which are typically colourless, with subtle flavour. Light rums (light in color and flavour) can replace Gin and Vodka in any drink recipe.
Gold Rums; amber colour through the ageing in wooden barrels.As far as comparison goes, it's similar to Brandy, Bourbon, or whiskey. A fine dark rum can be enjoyed like a Cognac.
Spiced Rums; darker colour with the addition of addition of caramel, seasoned with spices. They are often based on gold rums.
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£25.50
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Every batch is unique although there is continuity in overall style to retain the rich, smooth, fruity complexity that makes this single estate Rum a real expression of its Mauritian terroir.
The Penny Blue Mauritian Rum Collection is not only popular with connoisseurs but is also recognized by the spirits industry as the very best in class. Most lately Penny Blue has been awarded Gold in the Spirits Business (2014 and 2015), awarded "Outstanding" with 5 stars by Difford's Guide and awarded Gold in the World Rum Awards 2015.
Colour: Bright amber gold
Nose: Honeyed, with a full fruitiness and delicate spice
Palate: Bright and rich with concentrated burnt orange, passion fruit and spice. Playfully fruity, with balancing tannins and spicy outcrops
Limited release of 10,000 bottles for sale internationally excl. the USA
Matured in ex-Cognac, Whisky and Bourbon casks
This is a blend of rums between 7 and 13 years old, representing the oldest average ages for an XO release to date
Awarded Gold Medal – Rum Masters 2015, The Spirits Business
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£40.65
Lush tropical fruit and spice nose with hints of honey and dark sugar. Round, mellow, full bodied palate with rich flavours of fruit and spice. The finish is delightful, elegant and dry.
Winner of Gold Medal Outstanding - 2014 International Wine & Spirit Competition, London
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£42.25
Robert Whitehead - Spirits Specialist
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£45.95
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£56.00
Its appearance is light mahogany, with the tones of long barrel ageing at the rim and long, slow legs clinging to the glass.
On the nose: A soft start which develops complexity in the glass; sweet aromas of caramel, vanilla, cacao and butterscotch, combining with layers of flavour indicative of the different barrels in the solera process; sherried notes of caramelised, roasted brazil nuts and toasted hazelnut, and the characteristic rounded toffeed banana and dried pineapple of ex-American whiskey casks.
On the palate, it is complex, generous and full-bodied, with a sweet honeyed viscosity atypical of an aged spirit; a great depth of raisined fruit and apricot preserves, building to an intense heart of savoury oak, nutmeg, leather and tobacco with notes of coffee and delicately sweet vanilla, balanced with a spicy touch of cinnamon and ginger on the pleasantly astringent finish; truly a rum for the discerning palate.
Serving suggestions: Serve Zacapa 23 in a rocks glass. Add ice, bitters and sugar syrup to taste, then stir. Garnish with an orange twist and pair with complementary dark chocolate
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£65.00
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An extremely rare creature, this rum is rich, smooth and mellow with soft syrupy mouth-feel and subtle notes of caramel and heavy fruit cake. An after-dinner treat for sipping slowly and sparingly.
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£500.00
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£1,500.00
Penny Blue is named after the world's rarest stamp, printed in Mauritius in 1847. Berry Bros. & Rudd’s Spirits Specialist, Doug McIvor, and Jean-Francoise Koenig, Master Distiller at Medine combine their expertise to distil, age and select casks at the very peak of their maturity.