The Compagnie des Indes 1999 Cuba 18 Year Old rum is a complex and sophisticated spirit with a rich and flavorful profile. Distilled in 1999 at the renowned Sancti Spiritus distillery located in the heart of Cuba, this rum showcases the exceptional craftsmanship of Compagnie Des Indes. Aged for 18 years, in a single oak cask, first on the island and then in France, this rum is a testament to the skill of the master blender and the quality of the region’s sugarcane. On the nose, the aroma reveals itself as both smooth and full-bodied. The initial impression is of marzipan and a hint of pastry, followed by a rounded, honeyed sweetness of sugarcane infused with a touch of citrus. Gradually, the scent evolves into spicy and vegetal notes, before settling into a dense tropical fruitiness, reminiscent of ripe mirabelles and grapes. Pineapple and mango are also present, interlaced with a hint of dark, oily tobacco. Upon aeration, a surprising note of red fruit candy, with cherry and raspberry, emerges. The most indulgent notes come to the fore: whipped vanilla cream with Amarena cherries and a hint of sticky resin. On the palate, the rum delivers a sensation of heavy, juicy tropical fruits, transitioning into the intensity of a well-matured black plum. This is joined by a note of brandied plum and strongly toasted oak. The fruit takes on a jammy quality as if it has been cooked slowly in a copper pot. Marzipan and candied cherry are also present, adding layers of complexity. The producer describes the nose as having notes of orchard fruit (apple) and white flowers. The texture is rich and creamy, leading to a long, dry, spicy, and slightly bitter finish. The finish of this exquisite rum offers lightly smoked and coppery notes, with a hint of cherry stone, reminiscent of an old eau-de-vie. This rum is a true connoisseur's delight, balancing sweetness, spice, and fruit with great depth and complexity.
There were only 695 bottles of the Compagnie des Indes 1999 Cuba 18 Year Old rum produced.
The ABV of this rum is 45%.
The bottle size is 700 ml.
This rum was distilled at the Sancti Spiritus distillery in Cuba.
Reviewers describe this rum as surprisingly fruity on the nose, with notes of green apple, cherry, and grapes, almost reminiscent of Calvados. As it sits, smoky and spicy elements emerge, similar to an Islay whisky. The taste is mild and intricate, featuring tobacco, leather, green apple, grapefruit, and honey, without feeling watery or thin at any point. This unique profile is considered extremely harmonious and delicious, making it quite untypical for Cuban rum and more akin to a smoky whisky.
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