Review #1359; Rum #662
This sample was provided to me by a producer, distributor, or some other industry source free-of-charge. No compensation, outside of the sample, was received and there were no strings attached.
This bottle comes from Distillerie de Port-au-Prince in conjunction with La Maison and Velier. . Providence is produced from sugar cane syrup from the heritage Cristalline variety from the fields of Michel Sajous, located 150 kilometers north of the distillery. Fermentation of the syrup is carried out using proprietary yeasts and dunder – the organic materials left in the pot still after distillation. The wash is distilled in a Müller pot still where it comes off the first run of the still at 25-30% ABV and the second distillation at 72-78% ABV. This release was aged for three years in ex-Providence casks: the new American oak casks with level two charring are meticulously filled and emptied with Providence rum repeatedly over a two-year period. The Providence-seasoned casks are then filled for aging in the tropical conditions of Haiti and are then with no additives.
Distillery: Distillerie de Port-au-Prince
Bottler: Distillerie de Port-au-Prince
Region: Haiti
Still: Pot
ABV: 52%
Nose: Lemon Peel, Apple, Blackberry, Minerality, Rain Water, Black Tea, Floral
Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel, Vanilla, Blackberry, Rain Water, Black Tea, Minerality, Floral, Sharpie Marker
Finish: Medium length finish, Black Pepper, Black Tea, Blackberry, Minerality, Floral, Sharpie Marker
Rating: 7/10
This is rather delightful. A nice oily mouthfeel, floral, a good fruity punch, and a bit of weirdness. The rain water and minerality really tie it all out for me. The oak is very well balanced and a ton of the base distillate shines through very well, it still tastes very fresh and delicious.
1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.
2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.
3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.
4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.
5 | Good | Good, just fine.
6 | Very Good | A cut above.
7 | Great | Well above average
8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.
9 | Incredible | An all time favorite
10 | Perfect | Perfect
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