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Whatever good you may have heard about recently introduced St-Wild elderflowers blossom for just three to four days in late spring, during which time enough must be handpicked to meet the production needs for the year. What complicates matters is the snowy white flowers grow in rugged, mountainous terrain accessible only on foot, and that once picked, their delicate blossoms quickly lose their magnificent fragrance and flavor. The flowers must therefore be gently handpicked, brought down the steep hillsides in sacks, and bicycled to the small distillery nearby where they’re immediately macerated to capture their fresh, captivating essence.
Afterwards the maceration is married with a touch of citrus, cane syrup, and grape eau-de-vie.
The result is an unprecedented tour de force, an exquisite, sun-drenched masterpiece. St-Germain has a pale golden hue, a lush curvaceous body, and pronounced aromas of tart citrus, pears, and honey. Its floral-induced palate is expertly balanced, and features a complex of fresh, light flavors, including mango, rock candy, and tangy grapefruit. The finish is long and thoroughly satisfying.
Rum has been produced on the sprawling Mount Gay Estate since 1703, making it easily the oldest brand of rum in the world. Now more than 300 years later, the crown jewel of their portfolio is recently released MOUNT GAY 1703 OLD CASK SELECTION, a sterling example of how seductive a barrel-aged rum can be.Priced just under $100, this ultra-sophisticated spirit is comprised of mature pot still and continuous still rums drawn from the rarest, most prized casks in the Mount Gay reserves. The world-class blend ranges in age between 10 to 30 years. The rum is bottled at 86 proof.
For anyone with a regular heartbeat, Mount Gay Rum 1703 Old Cask Selection is a sensory dream come true. The mahogany colored rum has a voluminous bouquet saturated with the aromas of oak, caramel, ripe banana and spiced fruit. It raises little heat upon entry and bathes the palate with lingering, lip-smacking flavors.
The 1703 Old Cask Selection joins MOUNT GAY EXTRA OLD RUM in the upper echelon of the portfolio. It, too, is a blend of rare, barrel-aged rums ranging between 12 and 17 years old.
The Extra Old has a luminescent, amber brown color, a satiny, lightweight body and a generous helping of sweet honey, vanilla and fruit aromas. The more the rum aerates, the more expansive and alluring the bouquet becomes. The rum fills the mouth with waves of banana, vanilla, caramel and toasted oak. The finish, while not overly protracted, is seamlessly smooth and loaded with flavor.
Both of these elegant rums were clearly created with snifters in mind. Kudos!
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