The Le Gus't 2006 Engenhos do Norte Madeira 6yo 41.4% 700ml is a unique and authentic agricole rum, meticulously crafted on the enchanting Portuguese island of Madeira. Produced by the Engenhos do Norte distillery, the oldest in Europe and established in 1927, this exceptional 6-year-old rum maintains a period atmosphere with its continued use of steam engines. An exquisite selection by Le Gus't, a French family wine merchant based in Manosque, this rum has been bottled since 2015. This agricole rum offers a delightful balance between sweetness and complexity, with an ABV of 41.4%. Its captivating aroma reveals a medley of citrus, candied sweetness, honey, and apricot notes. The flavor profile is a harmonious blend of agricole, sweet wine, citrus, and dark chocolate. On the palate, you’ll find a taste characterized by candied and rich cane juice, complemented by fruity notes of mango, peach, melon, and grapes, with a subtle bitterness from tannins and pits. A touch of melting tobacco joins the wood and sweet spices, giving it a rich, slightly powdery texture. As the rum airs, it unveils an array of dried fruits, with mango taking center stage, accompanied by passion fruit, blond tobacco, sweet spices, and black tea. This IGP (Protected Geographical Indication) agricultural rum is a true celebration of tradition and innovation, aged for six years in a historically rich environment. The Le Gus't 2006 Engenhos do Norte Madeira 6yo is a jewel of Madeira, embodying centuries-old craftsmanship and promising a memorable and historical tasting experience.
This rum is unique due to its production on the Portuguese island of Madeira by Engenhos do Norte, the oldest distillery in Europe, which still operates with steam engines. The rum is selected by Le Gus't, a renowned French family wine merchant.
The rum features a harmonious blend of citrus, candied sweetness, honey, apricot, dark chocolate, and sweet wine. The taste includes fruity notes of mango, peach, melon, and grapes, with subtle bitterness from tannins and pits, complemented by melting tobacco, wood, sweet spices, and dried fruits.
This rum has been aged for six years, capturing a balance of tradition and innovation in its flavor profile.
This rum has an ABV of 41.4%, offering a balanced and complex drinking experience.
IGP is a designation that signifies the rum's geographical origin and its unique production methods, ensuring authenticity and quality.
Citrus notes, sweet scents of honey, apricot, cinnamon, hints of eucalyptus, candied sugar, vegetal undertone.
Citrus flavors, sweet wine-like character, distinct agricole taste, dark chocolate, butterscotch, vanilla, nutty finish.
Le Gus't 2006 Engenhos Do Norte Madeira 6yo offers a complex and layered rum experience, characterized by its sweet, citrus-driven character and nuanced notes of honey, spices, and dark chocolate.
Reviewers appreciate the Le Gus't 2006 Engenhos do Norte Madeira 6yo for its strong agricole notes and well-balanced sweetness from the Madeira cask. It has been described as a pleasant and original rum with a fresh aroma of chocolate, apple, apricot, grapes, and mint. Some note a slight lack of consistency in its mouthfeel, while others highlight its excellent price-to-pleasure ratio. Overall, it is seen as an enjoyable and distinctive rum, ideal for those exploring the world of agricole rums.
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