Compagnie des Indes 8 years old West Indies Blended Rum 70 cl 40%

Four countries, one bottle. Compagnie des Indes West Indies 8 Year is proof of how differently the Caribbean can taste when gathered into a single glass.

Expert description

Compagnie des Indes 8 Year West Indies is a Blended Rum composed of distillates from Guyana, Panama, Barbados and the Dominican Republic, bottled at 40%.

The blend is assembled by the French independent bottler Compagnie des Indes, without additives, bringing together rum from four very different Caribbean traditions in a single bottle. The result is a rum that attempts to gather the best of several styles rather than cultivate one single distillery character, making it a good starting point for understanding the breadth of Caribbean rum.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fermented fruit, rock candy and spices, with ripe tropical fruit and a hint of toasted oak.

Palate

Rock candy, molasses and a hint of fruit brandy, supported by caramel, honey and spiced oak.

Finish

Pleasantly long, with a mild sweetness, warm wood notes and a hint of spice.

Bottler: Compagnie des Indes
Region/Country: Guyana, Panama, Barbados and the Dominican Republic
Type: Blended Rum
Age: 8 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 3760255020853
Serving suggestion: Neat or in a mellow rum cocktail

Flavour profile

Fruity · Molasses · Spiced · Round

Did you know?

Compagnie des Indes takes its name from the historic European East India companies, and the bottler's philosophy is likewise to travel the world in search of the best rum distillates rather than sticking to one region.

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Frequently asked questions about Compagnie des Indes 8 Year West Indies

What is Compagnie des Indes 8 Year West Indies?

It is a Blended Rum composed of distillates from Guyana, Panama, Barbados and the Dominican Republic, at least 8 years old and bottled at 40% without additives.

What does Compagnie des Indes 8 Year West Indies taste like?

Full-bodied and lightly sweet with molasses, rock candy and fruit brandy, finishing pleasantly long with spiced oak.

Why blend rum from four different countries?

The aim is to gather the best of several Caribbean traditions in one bottle rather than cultivate the character of a single distillery, giving a broader and more rounded flavour profile.

Is there added sugar in Compagnie des Indes 8 Year West Indies?

No, Compagnie des Indes releases its rums without additives, so the flavour comes purely from distillate and cask maturation.

Who is behind Compagnie des Indes?

It is a French independent bottler, named after the historic East India trading companies, specialising in gathering rum from around the world.

Is Compagnie des Indes 8 Year West Indies suited for beginners?

Yes, the broad blend makes it a good introduction to Caribbean rum, as it gathers several regional styles in one bottle rather than requiring familiarity with a single distillery character.