Oksen Baton de Canelle Entier French Spiced Rum 40%

Whole cinnamon sticks, not powder, are left to steep in the rum long enough that the aroma is almost detectable through the cork.

Expert description

Oksen Baton de Canelle Entier is a French Spiced Rum from Martinique, infused with whole cinnamon sticks and bottled at 40%.

The Oksen family macerates whole cinnamon sticks sourced from Madagascan farming cooperatives, chosen both for quality and for environmental and social sustainability, directly in an agricole-based rum from Martinique. Because the cinnamon is added whole rather than as powder or extract, the flavour draws out more slowly and evenly into the rum, giving a cleaner, more authentic spice character.

Tasting notes

Nose

Intense and almost entirely dominated by cinnamon, so powerful the rum comes across as almost spicy-sharp on the nose.

Palate

Christmas-pudding-like sweetness with raisins, cinnamon and orange, tying the flavour together in a warm, spiced whole.

Finish

Warm and spiced with cinnamon as a persistent undercurrent.

Specifications

Bottler: Famille Oksen
Region/Country: Martinique / France
Type: French Spiced Rum
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Serving suggestion: Gently warmed as a rum toddy or over ice

Flavour profile

Cinnamon · Spiced · Christmas cake · Warm · Raisin

Did you know?

The cinnamon sticks in Oksen Baton de Canelle Entier come exclusively from Madagascan farming cooperatives, selected both for product quality and for their work on environmental preservation and fair conditions for local farmers.

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Frequently asked questions about Oksen Baton de Canelle Entier

What does Oksen Baton de Canelle taste like?

Cinnamon dominates the nose almost entirely, while the palate offers a Christmas-pudding-like sweetness with raisins, cinnamon and orange in a warm, spiced whole.

Why use whole cinnamon sticks rather than powder?

Whole sticks draw the flavour out more slowly and evenly than powder or extract, giving a cleaner spice character without bitterness.

Where does the cinnamon come from?

From Madagascan farming cooperatives that Oksen has selected both for quality and for their work on environmental preservation and fair conditions.

How should it be served?

Lovely gently warmed as a rum toddy in the colder months, or simply over ice.

Does it pair well with food?

Its warm cinnamon and Christmas-cake tones make it a natural match for holiday baking, apple pie or another spiced dessert.

Is it a good Christmas gift?

Yes, its pronounced cinnamon profile and artisanal approach make it a natural winter gift.