Corsario Reserve Cask Rum Spirit Drink 50 cl 40%

From the house of John Aylesbury comes this rum, which after its initial maturation in American white oak receives a final finish in casks that previously held the renowned French dessert wine Barsac.

Expert Description

Corsario Reserve Cask is a Rum-based Spirit Drink in the Nicaraguan style, bottled at 40%.

The rum is built on a distillate in the Nicaraguan style, which is first matured in American white oak before being finished in Barsac casks, where the world-renowned French dessert wine was previously aged. This finish lends the rum a delicate sweetness and a hint of the honeyed, fruity tones for which Barsac wine is known.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fruity, light and sweet.

Palate

Honey, white peaches, apricots and vanilla in a soft, rounded palate.

Finish

Silky smooth and pleasantly sweet.

Specifications

Name: Corsario Reserve Cask
Type: Rum-based Spirit Drink
ABV: 40%
Size: 50 CL
Cask type: American white oak with Barsac finish
Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat, ideally with a cigar

Bottler: John Aylesbury

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Sweet · Honeyed · Soft · Elegant

Did You Know?

Barsac is a French appellation known for its sweet dessert wines, closely related to the more famous Sauternes, and casks from this wine production give rum a distinct honeyed and fruity sweetness.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Corsario Reserve Cask

Why is this a Spirit Drink and not pure rum?

The Spirit Drink classification is due to the production method and composition, which do not meet the requirements to be called pure rum.

What is Barsac?

It is a French appellation known for its sweet dessert wines, closely related to Sauternes.

How should this rum be served?

It is best enjoyed neat, ideally as an accompaniment to a good cigar.

Who is behind Corsario Reserve Cask?

It is bottled by John Aylesbury, a house known for quality spirits and tea.

Which style is the rum based on?

It is built on a distillate in the Nicaraguan style.

Is this rum sweet?

Yes, the Barsac finish gives a delicate, honeyed sweetness that is evident in both the palate and finish.