The Le Gus't 2002 Demerara Distillers Ltd Marrons de la Liberte Optimum Proof 16yo 58.8% 700ml is a remarkable rum with a rich and complex flavor profile. Distilled on April 23, 2002, and aged predominantly in the tropics, it was bottled on January 18, 2019, in Manosque by the caviste and rare finds specialist, Le Gus't.
This rum boasts a powerful yet controlled smoky and oily character, seamlessly blended with notes of cherry pits, frangipane with nuts, maple syrup, molasses, and a hint of distant pepper. With aeration, the smoky notes become more pronounced, taking on a grilled quality, with resinous branches adding a touch of sweetness and pastry-like notes. The smoke gradually dissipates, revealing a mature, intense, and concentrated fruitiness.
The palate is treated to a long-lasting and enhanced smoky character, complemented by a wave of savory pepper. The finish carries a well-rounded and long-lasting woodiness, with notes of vanilla, blond tobacco, and toasted coconut.
This unique rum is the twin of the "Cuffy" cuvee, bottled after a gentle reduction to achieve the optimal proof for the ultimate tasting experience, as defined by Le Gus't. With its multifaceted flavor profile, this rum conjures the image of a wood fire burning in a place filled with the aroma of oil or engine grease, where a very fruity and aged rum cask has been discovered, featuring rare and elegant notes of cherry pits and preserved fruits.
The ABV (Alcohol by Volume) of this rum is 58.8%.
There were only 96 bottles produced, making it a limited edition release.
This rum was distilled at the Demerara Distillers Ltd in Guyana.
The rum was distilled on April 23, 2002, and bottled on January 18, 2019.
The bottler of this rum is Le Gus't, a renowned caviste and rare finds specialist.
Reviewers are awestruck by the complexity and unique profile of this rum. Some note that its aroma is reminiscent of a mechanical workshop typical of Caroni, yet it also delivers tropical fruit and orange notes akin to Jamaican rums. The palate carries a blend of orange, smoky Caroni characteristics, and a hint of bitterness in the finish with fruity and cigar box notes. Despite some expecting more complexity, many find the blend of Caroni and Demerara influences to be absolutely fascinating, describing it as a delightful surprise with a unique and complex pastry and citrus profile, accompanied by undertones of rubber and aged wood. Overall, it’s deemed an exceptionally interesting and delicious rum.
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