Brand
William Hinton
William Hinton is a brand of agricultural rum from the island of Madeira (Portugal), produced by Engenho Novo da Madeira Lda. The range includes white and aged rums (e.g., 3 years, 6 years), limited editions with natural fermentation and bottles finished in various types of casks.
- Calheta · Madeira · Portugal
- Since 2006
The story
The name William Hinton recalls the historic Fábrica do Torreão (associated with the Hinton family) founded in the 19th century in Madeira. The modern production linked to the brand was relaunched through Engenho Novo da Madeira Lda, established in the first decade of the 2000s; contemporary distillation makes use of a historic column inherited from the former namesake facility. In recent years the brand has reintroduced the island's agricultural rums with aged expressions and special editions.
Production philosophy
To highlight the expression of the island of Madeira through agricultural rums produced from fresh sugarcane juice, combining traditional methods (natural fermentation in some editions) with maturation and finishing phases that enhance aromatic complexity.
Territory
Island of Madeira (Autonomous Region of Madeira), Portugal. Operational headquarters / point of sale located in the Parque Empresarial da Calheta.
Awards and recognition
Portuguese Product of the Year (Lisbon Bar Show) 2018
Production method
Production based on fresh sugarcane juice; in some expressions natural fermentation with indigenous yeasts is used (e.g., a natural fermentation process over 3 days). Distillation takes place in a historic continuous column; some releases are blended and finished in selected casks.
Distillation
Distillation in a historic continuous column; some expressions are described as undergoing a single distillation in the century-old column.
Ageing
Aging in oak barrels (e.g., French oak) for the aged expressions; some bottles receive a finish in selected casks (finish periods vary, e.g., 6–9 months depending on the label).
Characteristics
- Type
- Brand
- City
- Calheta
- Categories
- Madeira agricultural rum
- barrel-aged rums
- single cask finish
- white rum
- vermouth (Moot)
- Raw materials
- fresh sugarcane juice
- Casks and ageing vessels
- French oak
- Madeira wine casks
- Port casks
- Sherry casks
- Whisky casks (200 L)
- ex-Brandy casks
- casks with Peated Whisky finish
- Representative products
- Rum William Hinton from Madeira 3Yo - 70cl
- William Hinton Rum 6 Years (Limited Edition)
- William Hinton Natural Fermentation (Limited Edition)
- William Hinton Rum 9 Months
- William Hinton Single Cask Finish (Whisky / Sherry / Port / Madeira)
What makes it distinctive
- Agricultural rums produced from fresh sugarcane juice
- Use of a century-old column inherited from the historic Fábrica do Torreão
- Limited editions with natural fermentation (indigenous yeasts)
- Range that includes white rums, aged expressions and single cask finishes
Products from William Hinton
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