This rum has crossed the Atlantic under sail, not in a container. The motion of the sea is part of the flavour.
Expert description
Tres Hombres 2017 Edition 19 La Isla Bonita Captains Choice is a Rum from Spain, distilled at the Aldea distillery on La Palma, matured 20 years in ex-bourbon and Spanish oak casks and bottled at 58%.
The rum is transported from the Caribbean and Europe exclusively aboard the sailing ship Tres Hombres, operated by Dutch shipping company Fairtransport, which champions environmentally friendly cargo shipping without the use of an engine. After 20 years of land maturation, the rum underwent a second maturation in the ship's hold during the nearly 10,000-nautical-mile voyage across the Atlantic, where the constant motion intensifies the interaction with the wood. Along the way, the rum also spent time in casks that previously held Pineau des Charentes and Oloroso sherry. Only the captain selects the casks that end up in this series.
Tasting notes
Nose
Intense and complex, with deep oak character and spiced tones.
Palate
Powerful and full-bodied, with wine-driven notes from the sherry and Pineau casks.
Finish
Long and memorable, with lingering complexity from the double maturation.
Distillery: Aldea
Region/Country: Spain
Type: Rum
Age: 20 years
ABV: 58%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon, Spanish oak, Pineau des Charentes and Oloroso sherry
Serving suggestion: Neat, as a collector's bottle
Flavour profile
Intense · Complex · Wine-driven · Powerful
Investment potential
High. The unique sailing-ship transport, the long 20-year maturation and the captain's personal selection make this release a rare collector's item for enthusiasts of sustainable and experimental rum.
Did you know?
The training ship Tres Hombres sails entirely without an engine and transports rum and other goods across the Atlantic using only wind, part of Fairtransport's vision to minimise the climate footprint of shipping.
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