The Botucal 2013 Distillery Collection No.2 Barbet Rum is a distinguished 4-year-old Venezuelan rum with an ABV of 47%. Carefully crafted at the Destilerias Unidas S.A. (DUSA) distillery, this rum is part of the esteemed Diplomatico Distillery Collection, known for its exceptional quality and unique distillation techniques. Created using high-quality molasses, this rum boasts a rich and complex aroma with notes of caramel, dried fruit, oak, and vanilla. The rum's standout feature is its distillation in the Barbet column still, a French-made apparatus over 50 years old, renowned for producing fruity distillates through continuous distillation. This amber-colored rum has been aged in ex-Bourbon and Scotch Whisky American white oak barrels, which significantly enhances its flavor profile. The Botucal Distillery Collection No. 2 Barbet Rum offers a delightful blend of flavors on the palate, including caramel, oak, sweetness, vanilla, and dark chocolate. These flavors are balanced beautifully, making it perfect for a cozy evening. The medium to long finish is dominated by woody notes, adding to its unique character. The rum's fruity notes are characterized by tropical fruits like passion fruit and mango, complemented by hints of citrus, caramel, and oak. This exceptional rum is best enjoyed neat to fully appreciate its distinctiveness and the style typical of the distillery and the Barbet apparatus.
The unique feature of this rum is its distillation in the Barbet column still, a French brewing column over 50 years old, which typically produces fruity distillates through continuous distillation.
This rum is aged in ex-Bourbon and Scotch Whisky American white oak barrels, which enhance its complex flavor profile.
You can expect a delightful blend of caramel, oak, sweetness, vanilla, dark chocolate, and fruity notes like passion fruit and mango, accompanied by hints of citrus and caramel.
For the best experience, it is recommended to enjoy this rum neat to fully appreciate its rich flavors and unique character.
The finish is medium to long, with dominant woody notes, making for a memorable aftertaste.
The Botucal 2013 Distillery Collection No.2 Barbet Rum has received mixed reviews. Some reviewers appreciate its woody aroma and the blend of vanilla and caramel flavors with oak undertones. However, others find the nose somewhat synthetic and acidic, while the taste is pleasantly sweet and typical of Venezuelan rums. Overall, it is considered suitable for a cozy evening, especially for those who prefer sweeter rums. The finish is noted to be medium to long, with predominantly woody notes.
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