Montebello Rhum Vieux Agricole 6 Year

The distillery, initially called Carrère, was founded in 1930. After a very rapid progression, the activity slowed down little by little from the Second World War until 1968, when it almost disappeared. In 1975, the distillery was modernized and production was relaunched. It changed its name to Montebello and became the third largest producer in Guadeloupe. To produce its rum, the Montebello distillery has the particularity of using only cane harvested by hand from the volcanic regions of Petit-Bourg, Goyave, Basse-Terre, Lamentin and Sainte-Rose. It is also one of the last distilleries in the Caribbean using steam engines.

ABV 42% The quality of this very old Montebello 6 year old rum is achieved by ageing in180 litre American oak barrels containing bourbon. Tasting notes: Colour: The colour of this 6 year old rum is a dark amber. Nose: The nose of this Montebello rum is very aromatic and reveals flavours of dried prunes and roasted dried fruits. Mouth: On the palate, this 6 year old rum reveals all its richness characterised by subtle notes of wood and spices.