The Compagnie des Indes 2015 Manabi Ecuador 8yo is a remarkable single cask molasses rum with an alcohol content of 45%. Distilled in March 2015 at the Manabi distillery in Ecuador, this rum underwent a fascinating aging process, being partially aged in France before being bottled by the esteemed Compagnie Des Indes. This unique rum was produced from molasses in a stainless steel column still and experienced both tropical and continental aging for a total of 8 years. Bottle number EM20 yielded a limited release of only 314 numbered bottles, with the bottling process completed without cold filtration in March 2023. Upon nosing, the rum reveals inviting aromas of peaches and cream, accompanied by tropical fruit, charred oak, and clove. On the palate, expect a complex and spicy profile highlighted by black pepper, honey, and baked apple, interwoven with green apple and peach notes. The finish is persistent and offers flavors of green pepper, black pepper, Mirabelle plum, honey, vanilla, and young wood. This exquisite rum was selected and bottled by Florent Beuchet, the founder of La Compagnie des Indes, ensuring the highest quality and attention to detail in every bottle.
The Compagnie des Indes 2015 Manabi Ecuador 8yo has an alcohol content of 45% ABV.
There are a total of 314 numbered bottles available from this single barrel release.
This rum was distilled at the Manabi distillery in Ecuador and partially aged in France.
The rum underwent both tropical and continental aging for a total of 8 years.
No, the rum was bottled without cold filtration to preserve its natural flavors.
Overall, the Compagnie des Indes 2015 Manabi Ecuador 8yo 45% offers a complex and spicy profile with prominent notes of black pepper, honey, and baked apple, alongside tropical fruit and herbal hints.
Reviewers have praised the rum for its complexity and balance, noting distinctive flavors such as green apple, baked apple, and freshly ground black pepper glazed in honey. It’s considered one of the best and most complex rums, although some believe it could have benefitted from a slightly higher alcohol content.
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