Holmes Cay Barbados Premier Cru 55% 700ml Aged 14 yr Ex-bourbon & Ex-bordeaux Casks; Single Cask Rum
| Vintage: | 2009 |
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| Description: | History,. Single cask, aged rum distilled by Foursquare Rum Distillery in Saint Philip, Barbados, and bottled by Holmes Cay Blend of double retort copper pot still and twin column Coffey still rums distilled from 100% molasses. Aged 14 years; tropically aged in Barbados for 8 years in ex-bourbon casks; aged in Liverpool, Uk, for 4 years in ex-bourbon casks; aged 2 years in New York State in a Premier Cru Bordeaux cask. No sugar, coloring, or other additives Non-chill filtered; bottled at a cask strength of 55% Abv Holmes Cays curation of limited, small batch rums continues with this single cask bottlinga blend of pot and column still molasses rums distilled at the legendary Foursquare Rum Distillery in Barbados. Initially aged a total of 12 years in ex-bourbon casks, this release was matured an additional 2 years in ex-Premier Cru (first growth) Bordeaux casks, imparting red- and purple-hued fruit tannin and earthy confection. With just a single cask released in 2023, this rare and refined expression is not to be missed. Tasting Notes,. Nose: Crme de cassis and rich vanilla. Palate: black currant, clove, cinnamon, and Sichuan peppercorn on the palate with a hint of underlying citrus and cocoa. Finish: An elegant finish of violet, plum, and graphite round out the experience. |
| Price: | $ 139.99 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Available from Hi-Time Wine Cellars
| Address: |
250 Ogle Street Costa Mesa, CA 92627 United States |
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| Telephone (toll-free): | 800-331-3005 |
| Telephone (regular): | 949-650-8463 |
| Fax: | 949-631-6863 |
First added to 1000 Corks on December 15, 2023.
