Famille Ricci OVNI 4

OVNI 4 is a multi distillery blend from Famille Ricci, a French outfit known for marrying older casks from across the rum world into characterful releases. With an average age in the region of 27 years and a Guyanese component that drinkers note stepping forward, it is an ambitious, mature blend aimed at experienced palates.

Matured in ex-bourbon wood and bottled at cask strength 49.6% without sweetening, it shows the depth that long ageing brings, with woody, chocolate and herbal notes on the nose and a palate of oak, spice and dark chocolate. The finish is round and oily with a coffee edge. Balanced and well integrated despite its strength, it drinks as a contemplative, oak led blend rather than a fruity or sweet one. This is a rum for slow neat sipping, rewarding those who appreciate the character that old casks from several origins can bring when carefully assembled.