Domaine de Courcelles Vieux Guadeloupe 1948 25-year-old 50% 700ml is a rare and exceptional rum that has garnered attention for its vintage and unique bottling. The distillery itself, founded in 1932 within an older sugar refinery of the same name, closed its doors in 1964. The 1948 vintage rum was aged for over 20 years in oak barrels before finishing its maturation in a large cask until 1973, resulting in a total aging of 25 years.
Notes reveal a dark and dull color with coppery highlights. The aroma is potent with hints of licorice, cooked fruits, prune, moist wood, and dried apricot. On the palate, the rum maintains its strength with flavors of very ripe fruits, candied fruits, chestnut, leather, licorice, and damp wood, leading to a very long finish. While some may prefer the Montebello 1948 of the same vintage, Domaine de Courcelles Vieux Guadeloupe 1948 is still considered a superb and rare Guadeloupean rum from a bygone era.
Reviewers have given this rum high ratings for its unique character and historical significance, making it a sought-after collector's item among rum enthusiasts.
This rum is unique due to its vintage, having been distilled in 1948 and aged for 25 years. The distillery closed in 1964, making this a rare and historical bottle.
The rum was aged for over 20 years in oak barrels before finishing its maturation in a large cask until 1973, resulting in a total aging of 25 years.
This rum offers complex and concentrated flavors characterized by very ripe fruits, candied fruits, chestnut, leather, licorice, and damp wood, with a long finish.
Tropical fruit, dried fruit, barrel, fruitcake, apricot
Smooth, complex, concentrated, barrel, fruity
Barrel, Demerara sugar, fruitcake
The rum offers a complex and concentrated flavor profile, characterized by tropical fruit notes, barrel spice, and a hint of wintery sweetness.
Domaine de Courcelles Vieux Guadeloupe 1948 25yo 50% 700ml is a gem from a bygone era, offering layers of complexity and a rich tapestry of flavors. Its historical significance and exceptional aging process make it a must-have for any serious rum collector. Whether you're drawn to its fruity undertones, the hint of mocha, or the robust barrel finish, this rum promises a tasting experience that's both unique and profoundly satisfying.
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