Alta Gama Giftbox Guyana Rum 4x10 cl 41%

Four bottles, one rum blend, four different sweetness levels – this gift set is the easiest way to understand just how much sugar actually shapes a rum's character.

Expert description

Alta Gama Gift Set is a tasting set of four 10 cl bottles from the same Guyana rum blend, all bottled at 41%.

The set contains Brut Nature with no added sugar, Extra-Sec with 15 grams of added sugar per litre, Sec with 25 grams and Demi-Sec with 35 grams. The two sweetest expressions, Sec and Demi-Sec, exceed the EU's 20 gram per litre limit for products labelled as rum and are therefore legally described as Spirit Drink, while Brut Nature and Extra-Sec remain Rum. All four are based on the same blend from the Port Mourant, Enmore and Uitvlugt stills at Demerara Distillers, matured between 5 and 15 years in ex-bourbon casks of American oak, differing only in the amount of added sugar.

Tasting notes

Nose

All four share a base of burnt Demerara sugar, liquorice and orange peel, but the sweetness and syrupy character increase markedly from Brut Nature to Demi-Sec.

Palate

The progression runs from dry and sharp in Brut Nature to full-bodied and markedly sweet in Demi-Sec, with Extra-Sec and Sec as steps in between.

Finish

Similar oak and spice notes across all four, but the length and sweetness of the finish increase noticeably through the set.

Specifications

Distillery: Demerara Distillers
Region/Country: Guyana
Type: Tasting set (Rum and Spirit Drink)
ABV: 41%
Size: 4 x 10 CL
Cask type: Ex-Bourbon American Oak
Serving suggestion: Tasted side by side at room temperature

Flavour profile

Molasses · Liquorice · Progressive Sweetness · Round · Spiced

Did you know?

Because the four bottles in the set are the exact same rum with different amounts of added sugar, they offer a rare chance to taste your way through just how much 20 grams of sugar per litre can shift a product from the Rum category into the Spirit Drink category under EU rules.

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Frequently asked questions about Alta Gama Gift Set

What does the Alta Gama Gift Set contain?

Four 10 cl bottles: Brut Nature, Extra-Sec, Sec and Demi-Sec, all based on the same rum blend but with increasing amounts of added sugar.

Why are some bottles Rum and others Spirit Drink?

Sec and Demi-Sec have 25 and 35 grams of added sugar per litre respectively, which exceeds the EU's 20 gram limit for products labelled as rum. Brut Nature and Extra-Sec fall below the limit and remain Rum.

How do the four expressions differ in taste?

Sweetness and syrupy character increase gradually from the dry, sharp Brut Nature to the full-bodied, markedly sweet Demi-Sec.

What's the best way to use the gift set?

Taste the four expressions side by side at room temperature to most clearly notice how sugar content changes the rum's character.

Is the gift set a good present?

Yes, the educational format and the four clearly different tasting experiences make it a natural gift for the curious rum enthusiast.

Who makes the rum in the set?

Demerara Distillers in Guyana, which distils on the historic Port Mourant, Enmore and Uitvlugt stills.