The Chantal Comte 2017 Cuvee Caribaea is a remarkable 57% ABV, 700ml vintage rum produced at the Distillerie du Simon in Martinique. This exquisite rum was distilled on June 8, 2017, and patiently aged for four years in first-fill American oak barrels with a level 4 char, often referred to as "alligator char." Limited to only 1600 bottles, this cask strength rum embodies the pinnacle of artisanal craftsmanship and is made from sugar cane juice using a Creole Column still.
This exceptional rum boasts a delightful aroma of tropical fruit, wood, butterscotch, passion fruit, and spice. On the palate, it offers a balanced taste of wood, sugarcane, tropical fruit, and spice. Despite its youth, the rum presents an astonishing depth of flavor, characterized by a mature cane flavor with notes of wood, nuts, and butter. The rich and buttery palate is infused with vanilla and caramel, leading to a smooth and elegant finish.
The Chantal Comte 2017 Cuvee Caribaea is bottled without reduction, providing a lively and well-rounded entry that reveals its youthful yet complex profile. This rum also carries the prestigious AOC Martinique label and showcases the exquisite craft of the HSE cellars. Additionally, a portion of the profits from the sale of these bottles will be donated to the Caribaea Initiative, an organization dedicated to protecting the threatened biodiversity of the Caribbean islands.
The ABV of this rum is 57.02%.
Only 1600 bottles of this limited edition rum were produced.
This rum is produced at the Distillerie du Simon in Martinique.
This rum was aged for four years in American oak ex-bourbon barrels.
It is a limited release cask strength rum, made from sugar cane juice using a Creole Column still and aged in a first-fill American oak barrel with "alligator char." Additionally, it is bottled without reduction and carries the AOC Martinique label.
Given its limited availability, it can be found at select retailers and specialty shops.
Yes, a portion of the profits from the sale of these bottles is donated to the Caribaea Initiative.
The Chantal Comte 2017 Cuvee Caribaea has impressed many with its incredible quality for a rum aged just four years. Reviewers praise its delightful and complex aroma, featuring tropical fruits, caramel, and a touch of spice. The palate is equally admired for its balance of wood, nuts, and buttery notes, with a smooth finish that leaves a lasting impression. Despite some mixed feelings about the intensity and price, the consensus remains that it is a highly recommended and exceptional rum, offering surprising depth and richness for its youthful age.
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