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Sauternes Cask RUM
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here is something special about an extra old (XO) rum and A.H. Riise XO Sauternes Cask Rum is no exception. However, this is not just an ordinary well-aged rum. Thanks to the additional time the re-casked A.H. Riise XO Rum has spent maturing in old Sauternes oak casks sourced from some of the finest vineyards in the Sauternes region near Bordeaux in France, something remarkable happens.
Aged in old Sauternes wine casks for a greater depth of flavour Sauternes is a sweet white wine and, over time, this sweetness that is deeply ingrained in the oak casks blends with the XO rum to impart a wholly unique and delicate backdrop to what is already a flavour-rich rum. A.H. Riise XO Sauternes Cask Rum comprises a blend of rums which all have their origins in the Caribbean, the home of the original pharmacy or ‘apotek’ where A.H. Riise first began rum production. Today’s A.H. Riise rums reflect the long history of the brand, respecting the traditional methods of producing XO rums. Our A.H. Riise XO Sauternes Cask Rum is only ever produced in small batches as this is definitely a rum where quality is more important than quantity.
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TASTING NOTES Light gold Hay, vanilla, flowers in the meadow, butter caramel aroma and crème brûlée Lemon drops, vanilla cream and fragrant notes from taste the Sauterne casks combined in a memorable union Rich and creamy, with notes from the initial taste aftertaste toning out gradually color
In 1838, the Danish Government officially granted A.H. Riise an exclusive right to produce alcohol on the island of St. Thomas in the former Danish–West Indies, (now U.S. Virgin Island).
