Ten months in a 2000-litre armagnac cask from Gascony. An unusually long journey for a rum that began life in the Caribbean.
Expert description
Bapt & Clem's 8 Years Armagnac Cask Finish is a Rum from the Dominican Republic, matured 8 years in bourbon casks in the Caribbean and finished 10 months in armagnac casks in Gascony, bottled at 45%.
The rum spends its first years in bourbon casks in the Caribbean, after which it is sent to Gascony in southwestern France, where it is finished in massive 2000-litre casks that previously held armagnac for 30 years. The long French-Caribbean journey gives the rum a complexity spanning from classic rum notes to floral, honeyed nuances from the armagnac cask.
Tasting notes
Nose
Clove, cardamom, cinnamon and ginger marinated in honey and orange blossom water, with creamy notes and a hint of sandalwood.
Palate
Soft summer fruit and smoky earthiness, with honey, syrupy peach, apricot and pear, plus rose petals and crushed violets.
Finish
Polished oak, cedar and sandalwood, in waves of woody nuances.
Region/Country: Dominican Republic
Type: Rum
Age: 8 years
ABV: 45%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon casks, finished 10 months in armagnac casks
Serving suggestion: Neat, as a digestif
Flavour profile
Spiced · Floral · Honeyed · Fruity
Did you know?
The armagnac casks used for the finish hold a full 2000 litres and previously held armagnac for 30 years, making them considerably larger than the casks typically used for cask finishing in the rum world.
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