Named after a pirate, brewed on an island nation, but flavoured with something that brings a completely different spirit category to mind: whisky.
Expert description
Levasseur Dark is a Rum from the Seychelles, matured in antique casks and bottled at 40%.
The rum comes from Levasseur Rum, founded by Marco Francis in collaboration with Mauritian master blender Frederic Bestel, with the distillery located at Au Cap on the southern tip of Mahé. The name pays tribute to the legendary 18th-century pirate Olivier Levasseur, whose story still lives on in the region's folklore. The Dark expression is matured in antique bourbon casks together with wood shards infused with authentic aromas of roasted walnut, vanilla, cinnamon and whisky, giving the rum a character closer to whisky than to traditional Caribbean rum. It is made without added sugar.
Tasting notes
Nose
Wood, cherry and vanilla, with a hint of whisky, roasted nut and oak.
Palate
Woody and lightly toasted, with peaty undertones and a smooth, soft texture.
Finish
Softly finishing with an aftertaste that recalls whisky more than rum.
Distillery: Levasseur Rum
Region/Country: Seychelles
Type: Rum
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Antique bourbon casks with wood shards
EAN no.: 0705632793855
Serving suggestion: Neat or as a dessert pairing
Flavour profile
Woody · Whisky-like · Vanilla · Round
Did you know?
Olivier Levasseur, the pirate the bottle is named after, is said by legend to have left behind an encrypted treasure map before his execution in 1730, a riddle that has never been solved and still draws treasure hunters to the region.
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