CANE ISLAND SINGLE ESTATE NICARAGUA 12YR RUM 700ML

Cane Island Nicaragua Rum starts with fresh aguardiente, filled into Ex-Bourbon casks from the Buffalo Trace distillery at 77% abv. This unusually high strength result in more extraction of flavors from the oak. The barrels were then shipped to the Philippines for 12 years of maturation in the tropical climate of the Indian Ocean. In 2018 the rum traveled to Amsterdam, blended and rested on large foudres previously used for aging and storing rum. A well-traveled rum that has taken full advantage of long maturation at warmer latitudes allowing for plenty of interaction with oak, resulting in a rich and decadent libation. The aromas of Raisins, Cherries, and Milk Chocolate are complemented by Oak, Tobacco, and Leather. The texture is creamy and reminiscent of Brown Butter. The palate starts off spicy with notes of Cloves and Cinnamon, then Cacao and Amarena Cherries, while a touch or smoke and barrel char linger on the finish.