$174
A 2011 single cask Guatemalan rum from the Darsa distillery, selected by French bottler Compagnie des Indes, twelve years in ex-bourbon oak and bottled at 43%, a terroir-led take on Central American rum.
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This Compagnie des Indes bottling captures a single 2011 cask from the Guatemalan distillery Darsa. Compagnie des Indes is a respected, terroir-led French bottler whose single casks are presented naturally, so this should be a more honest view of Guatemalan rum than the sweeter mainstream brands.
With twelve years on molasses-based spirit in ex-bourbon oak, expect the vanilla and soft caramel of bourbon-cask ageing carried on a clean Central American base. Bottled at 43% from a single cask, it should feel a touch more concentrated than a standard blend. A straightforward, character-led bottling for those who like their Spanish-style rum without heavy dosage.
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