A very interesting rum, bottled by the Van Wees company in Amsterdam, who are renowned for their excellent eye for premium spirits.

This is a Bajan rum, first distilled in 1975, that has been matured for 25 years on the Dutch company’s premises. This makes for a gentler aging process, producing a subtler spirit, somewhat akin to a Scotch whisky.

Indeed, drinkers should expect a light body, with creamy notes of vanilla, caramel, brown sugar, tropical fruit, toffee and nutmeg. Some slightly floral highlights appear after a while.

A really delicious rum, and a surprisingly affordable collector’s item. As always, Van Wees do not disappoint.

• Product type
  Dark
• Distillery / brand
  Ciguena Carta
• Country
  Barbados
• Non-chillfiltered
  No
• Natural colour
  No
• SKU
  016710