Compagnie des Indes Rom Boulet de Canon No. 7 Spiced With Smoky Aromas 70 cl 46%

The Boulet de Canon series is Compagnie des Indes' playground for spiced experiments. Number 7 sends the nose straight to an oriental spice market.

Expert description

Compagnie des Indes Boulet de Canon No. 7 Spiced With Smoky Aromas is a Spiced Rum infused with smoked jujube dates, cloves, pink pepper and guaiac wood, bottled at 46%.

The Boulet de Canon series, named after cannonballs as a nod to the British Navy and the smell of gunpowder, is French independent bottler Compagnie des Indes' spiced sideline to its pure single cask releases. Number 7 is built around smoked jujube dates and a secret spice blend, giving the rum a deep, almost grilled character, far from the sweet vanilla style often associated with spiced rum.

Tasting notes

Nose

Smooth and spicy, evoking an oriental market, with a hint of animal character and whiffs of grilled meat.

Palate

Full and rich from the start, with fruity aromas and soft spiciness that slowly warms, supported by toasted and grilled nuances.

Finish

Intoxicating like an oriental dish, with a surprisingly balanced mix of indulgent and spicy notes.

Bottler: Compagnie des Indes
Region/Country: France
Type: Spiced Rum
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Serving suggestion: Neat or in a spiced cocktail

Flavour profile

Spiced · Smoky · Full-bodied · Exotic

Did you know?

The name Boulet de Canon, cannonball in French, is a nod to the British Navy's historic relationship with rum, and each number in the series is built around its own unique spice composition.

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Frequently asked questions about Compagnie des Indes Boulet de Canon No. 7

What is Compagnie des Indes Boulet de Canon No. 7?

It is a Spiced Rum infused with smoked jujube dates, cloves, pink pepper and guaiac wood, bottled at 46%.

What does Compagnie des Indes Boulet de Canon No. 7 taste like?

Full-bodied and spiced with grilled, smoky notes and fruity sweetness, finishing with a warm, balanced spice character.

What does the name Boulet de Canon mean?

It means cannonball in French and is a nod to the British Navy's historic relationship with rum, where the smell of gunpowder inspired the spice profile.

Can Compagnie des Indes Boulet de Canon No. 7 be used in cocktails?

Yes, its spiced and smoky profile suits full-bodied, spiced cocktails, though it is also excellent enjoyed neat.

Do the different numbers in the Boulet de Canon series differ?

Yes, each number has its own unique spice composition, with number 7 built around smoked jujube dates and a secret spice blend.

Who is behind Compagnie des Indes?

Compagnie des Indes is a French independent bottler known for both pure single cask rums and experimental spiced releases like the Boulet de Canon series.