Rhum Pere Labat 'Blanc 59' Guadeloupe no-wrapin

Rhum Pere Labat 'Blanc 59' Guadeloupe no-wrapinMade from four varieties of heirloom cane indigenous to this pristine island just off the coast of Guadeloupe, this rum is bottled at Island Proof and is argubaly one of the best rhum agricoles in the world. Pre Labat is rich and very rustic, with a slightly dense, and scented nose. Vibrant, silky and fresh on the palate, with a somewhat vegetable and intense finish.

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The liqueur may need to be shaken occasionally to mix in the orange oils that rise to the top

brown marl

Aged in a mix of Madeira wine barrel wood and American Bourbon

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She's in an appellation known as Franciacorta—Italy attempt's at making sparkling wine like Champagne—but usually wines in this category are sweet

It's then aged in used oak barrels that once held bourbon for a minimum of 6 months

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and cinsault have quietly thrived here for centuries

We're lucky to have a back vintage of this wine