Rhum Depaz Grande Reserve XO 70cl
Format: 70 cl
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| Depaz | |
| Rhum agricole | |
| Notes of vanilla, spices, dried fruit | |
| Fermented sugar cane juice | |
| 70 cl | |
| 45.0% | |
| French oak barrels | |
| Minimum 6 years | |
| Continuous distillation column | |
| Dark amber | |
| Neat, with ice or in cocktails |
The Rhum Depaz Grande Reserve XO is a prestigious spirit originating from Martinique, an island renowned for its long and illustrious tradition in the production of agricole rum. Produced by the historic Depaz distillery, this rum is an excellent example of craftsmanship and tradition. It is distilled from pure sugarcane juice harvested directly from the estate's plantations, located at the foot of Mount Pelée.
This particular XO (Extra Old) matures for a minimum of six years in meticulously selected French oak barrels, which impart exceptional complexity and depth of aromas to the rum. On the palate, the Rhum Depaz Grande Reserve XO offers warm notes of honey, vanilla, and tobacco, balanced by a surprising freshness and liveliness of tropical fruits. The finish is long and persistent, with an elegant aftertaste that invites another sip.
For the spirits enthusiast, Rhum Depaz Grande Reserve XO represents a superb choice to explore the richness and refinement of the finest rums from Martinique. Perfect to sip neat, to fully appreciate its aromatic nuances.
Depaz
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Distillation
Rhum agricole: distillation of pure cane juice. The company reports extended fermentation and a slow fractional reduction (around 60 days for some cuvées) followed by a stabilization period in stainless steel tanks before bottling.
Ageing
Aged expressions are matured in selected oak casks; some cuvées are blends of aged rums (e.g. Grande Réserve XO: a blend of rums aged 8–10 years). There are also finishes in ex‑Port casks for the Port Cask Finish line.