The Saint Aubin Sauternes Cask Finish Rum is a unique offering from a long-standing company that has been cultivating sugarcane at La Plantation de Saint Aubin since 1819. Distilled in pot stills and aged for six years in French oak barrels within the tropical climate of Mauritius, this rum undergoes a one-year finishing period in Sauternes wine casks from France. This finishing process bestows the rum with its distinctive and modern character, resulting in a limited run of only 1,300 bottles.
This rum from Mauritius is a rare find, with a production process akin to Rhum Agricole from French overseas departments like Martinique or Guadeloupe. Differing from traditional Caribbean rum, it is distilled from sugarcane juice rather than molasses. The Saint Aubin Sauternes Cask Finish Rum delivers a vegetal and honeyed aroma, enriched with notes of herbal tea, dried fruits, and sweet spices. The creamy palate features flavors of vanilla, cane juice reduced to syrup, and spices. Upon airing, the rum evolves, further showcasing its cane juice and wine barrel influences.
This aromatic rum is softly vegetal, with a slightly caramelized and vanilla flavor, concluding with a tasty blond tobacco finish. The one-year finishing period in Sauternes wine casks imparts a unique profile, with notes of nectarine, vanilla, hazelnut, and orange peel throughout the palate. Overall, the Saint Aubin Sauternes Cask Finish Rum is an exceptional find, offering a modern twist on traditional rum production.
The Saint Aubin Sauternes Cask Finish Rum is unique due to its finishing period in Sauternes wine casks from France, which imparts distinctive flavors and aromas. Additionally, it is distilled from sugarcane juice rather than molasses, aligning its production process with that of Rhum Agricole.
The rum is aged for a total of seven years: six years in French oak barrels and an additional year in Sauternes wine casks.
Production is limited to only 1,300 bottles, making it a rare and exclusive find.
Overall: This rum offers a complex and multifaceted flavor profile, combining tropical fruitiness with earthy and spicy notes, resulting in a rich and lingering experience.
The Saint Aubin Sauternes Cask Finish Rum is an exemplary offering that brings a fresh perspective to traditional rum production. Its unique aging process, limited availability, and complex flavor profile make it a must-try for any rum enthusiast. The interplay of tropical fruits, spices, and vegetal notes creates a rich and evolving tasting experience that is both modern and rooted in tradition. Highly recommended for those seeking a distinctive and refined rum.
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