The Renaissance 2018 Noble Rot Cask No. 18089 is a 4-year-old rum that has undergone a unique and intriguing aging process. Initially, the rum was matured in French "Noble Rot" casks, which are known for concentrating the sugar in the grape, resulting in wines with residual sugars. This gives the rum a hint of the "noble rot" fungus (Botrytis Cinerea) that is typically found in Sauternes, Jurançons, or Coteaux-du-Layon. After this initial maturation, the rum is then transferred to a "Shaved Toasted Charred 2" cask, which is an ex-noble rot cask that has been reworked with a level 2 hot. The rum's aroma immediately transports you to a cellar filled with the kind of vapors that angels delight in. A certain humidity reigns, in which the aromas of oak barrels gently disperse. In this thick air, grapes and peaches swell in a sheath of blond tobacco. On the palate, the rum is jammy to perfection, with mirabelle plums, peaches, apricots, and quinces, which are soon shaken by a trail of powder ready to ignite. The mineral, coppery, lightly burnt notes stand out, bringing out all the greediness of the wood. The flame passed over the oak gives way to beautiful flights of tonka bean, vanilla, and cinnamon, in a mellow, even creamy wood fiber. A certain vegetal sweetness is also expressed, bordering on sage and fresh sugarcane. With aeration, a small, concentrated hint of licorice comes to the fore, closing the ranks and bringing a little rigor and elegance to the playful fruit basket. A soft woody finish loaded with sweet spices embraces the whole. The bottling of this rum was carried out without filtration and without any addition. It was smoked at 65% and its aging brought it naturally to 63.2%. Renaissance Distillery, the first rum distillery in Taiwan, opened its doors in 2017 and is known for its exemplary transparency. The counter-labels provide a wealth of useful and interesting information. This rum is a promising first offering from this young and exciting distillery.
Yes, this rum is finished in French "Noble Rot" casks, known for imparting a fruity sweetness from the concentrated sugars in the grape, giving it a unique and complex flavor profile.
After an initial maturation in Noble Rot casks, the rum is transferred to a "Shaved Toasted Charred 2" cask, an ex-Noble Rot cask that has been reworked with a level 2 hot finish, which further enhances its complexity.
No, this rum is bottled without filtration and without any additions, preserving its natural and authentic character.
Overall: The Renaissance 2018 Noble Rot Cask No. 18089 4yo 64% 700ml offers a complex and nuanced flavor profile characterized by rich fruit notes, chocolatey sweetness, and hints of woody and spicy notes.
The rum has been praised for its fruity sweetness, which is readily apparent and artfully balanced with wood, yeast, and agricole notes. Its flavor profile makes it seem much older than its four years, presenting a very good combination that has impressed reviewers.
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