Compagnie des Indes 2002/2015 Dillon 13 years old Martinique Single Cask Rum 70 cl 44%

Only 322 bottles came out of this cask from the Dillon distillery in Martinique. Distilled in 2002, bottled 13 years later in 2015.

Expert description

Compagnie des Indes Dillon 2002/2015 13 Year Martinique Single Cask is a Rhum Agricole from Martinique, distilled from cane juice and matured for 13 years in a single French oak cask, bottled at 44%.

The rhum comes from the Dillon distillery in Martinique, one of the island's classic producers of Rhum Agricole, distilling directly from fresh sugarcane juice rather than molasses. Compagnie des Indes sourced this cask and bottled it as a single cask, without added colour or sweetening, offering a pure look at the distillate's clean, grassy and spiced character after 13 years in French oak.

Tasting notes

Nose

Crisp and clean, with dried apricot, vanilla, black pepper and a grassy base.

Palate

Spiced and herbal, with caramel, redcurrant and a hint of anise.

Finish

Dark spices with a hint of florals and a light, herbal sweetness.

Distillery: Dillon
Bottler: Compagnie des Indes
Region/Country: Martinique
Type: Rhum Agricole
Age: 13 years
ABV: 44%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: French oak cask, single cask
Distilled: 2002
Bottled: 2015
Number of bottles: 322
Serving suggestion: Neat, in a rum or cognac glass

Flavour profile

Herbal · Spiced · Fruity · Elegant

Investment potential

Medium. With only 322 bottles from a single cask, combined with Dillon's well-regarded agricole style and the long maturation, this release holds interest for collectors of rare Rhum Agricole.

Did you know?

Rhum Agricole differs from most other rum styles by being distilled directly from fresh sugarcane juice instead of molasses, giving a greener, more herbal starting point even before the cask maturation begins.

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Frequently asked questions about Compagnie des Indes Dillon 2002/2015 13 Year

What is Compagnie des Indes Dillon 2002/2015 13 Year?

It is a Rhum Agricole from Martinique, distilled from cane juice at the Dillon distillery and matured for 13 years in a single French oak cask, bottled at 44%.

What does Compagnie des Indes Dillon 2002/2015 13 Year taste like?

Spiced and herbal with caramel, redcurrant and anise, finishing with dark spices and a hint of florals.

Is Compagnie des Indes Dillon 2002/2015 13 Year worth it?

With only 322 bottles from a single cask and a well-regarded distillation style from Dillon, it is a rare and serious pick for the interested Rhum Agricole collector.

What is Rhum Agricole?

It is rum distilled directly from fresh sugarcane juice rather than molasses, giving a greener, more herbal starting point than ordinary rum.

Where does the Dillon distillery come from?

Dillon is one of Martinique's classic Rhum Agricole distilleries, known for its clean, herbal distillation style.

How is Compagnie des Indes Dillon 2002/2015 13 Year best enjoyed?

It is best enjoyed neat, ideally in a rum or cognac glass, where its complex, herbal character can unfold.