Compagnie des Indes 2007/2017 Secrete 9 years old Jamaica Single Cask Rum 70 cl 54.1%

A cask whose origin remains a secret. Compagnie des Indes chose to call this Jamaican rum "Secrete" because the distillery behind it doesn't want to be named, but the flavour speaks its own, unmistakable language.

Expert Description

Compagnie des Indes 2007/2017 Secrete 9 Year is a Jamaica Rum from a single cask, distilled in 2007, bottled in 2017 at 54.1%.

The rum is bottled by the French independent bottler Compagnie des Indes, founded in 2014 by Florent Beuchet with the aim of showcasing rum's diversity through authentic, characterful single casks from around the world. This Jamaican edition comes from a cask marked "Secrete", as the distillery behind it is undisclosed, a practice several Jamaican distilleries use to protect their identity from competitors. The rum is bottled without chill filtration and without added colour or sugar, from an outturn of 238 bottles.

The typical Jamaican "funky" character, with its pronounced ester profile, is clear in this rum, where tropical cask ageing has produced a powerful, fruity intensity.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Unmistakably Jamaican with banana, molasses and canned pineapple, complemented by a light, rubbery note.

Palate

Lime peel and tropical fruit open, followed by a light touch of oak, vanilla syrup and almond.

Finish

Full, fruity and powerful with a long finish and low perceived sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Compagnie des Indes 2007/2017 Secrete 9 Year
Bottler: Compagnie des Indes
Region/Country: Jamaica
Type: Rum
Age: 9 Years
ABV: 54.1%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Distilled: 2007
Bottled: 2017
Number of Bottles: 238
Serving Suggestion: Neat or in a classic Jamaican cocktail like a Ti' Punch

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Molasses-forward · Powerful · Tropical · Full-bodied

Did You Know?

Several Jamaican distilleries choose to remain anonymous to independent bottlers like Compagnie des Indes, because they don't want to reveal which of their casks are being resold to third parties, giving rise to the widespread "Secrete" labelling in the Jamaican rum world.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Compagnie des Indes 2007/2017 Secrete 9 Year

What is Compagnie des Indes 2007/2017 Secrete 9 Year?

It's a Jamaica Rum from a single cask, distilled in 2007 at an undisclosed distillery, bottled in 2017 at 54.1%.

Why is it called "Secrete"?

The name refers to the fact that the Jamaican distillery behind it is undisclosed, a practice several distilleries use to protect their identity from competitors.

How many bottles of this rum exist?

238 bottles were produced from this single cask.

What does Compagnie des Indes 2007/2017 Secrete 9 Year taste like?

It shows banana, molasses and canned pineapple on the nose, while the palate offers lime peel, tropical fruit and a touch of oak, with a long, full-bodied finish.

What is Compagnie des Indes?

It's a French independent bottler founded in 2014 by Florent Beuchet, known for bottling characterful single casks from around the world without additives.

How should Compagnie des Indes 2007/2017 Secrete 9 Year be enjoyed?

It can be enjoyed neat or used in a classic Jamaican cocktail like a Ti' Punch, where its powerful fruitiness really shines.