Les Frères de la Côte Ron Aldea La Isla Bonita #4

This La Isla Bonita release draws on pot-still molasses rum from Ron Aldea, the historic distillery on the Canary island of La Palma, selected and bottled by the French independent Les Freres de la Cote at a forceful 62.5%. Ron Aldea is unusual in Europe for its long working distillery history and traditional production.

At cask strength and pot distilled, this should be a bold, full-flavoured pour rather than a soft one, so a drop of water helps it open. Expect a concentrated, spirit-forward character with the weight and texture pot stills give, an uncommon high-proof bottling that showcases a distinctive Canary Islands source through an independent bottler's lens.