Rhum Moon Import Demerara 18Y 2003 70cl - Giftbox

Moon Import

Rum 70 cl 45.0% vol Notes of caramel, vanilla, spices, wood

$256.16−35%($365.94/ℓ)
Recommended price: $395.53

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Technical information

Producer
Moon Import
Type
Rum
Format
70 cl
Gradation
45.0%
Aging
18 years
Aromatic profile
Notes of caramel, vanilla, spices, wood
Ingredients
Sugar cane molasses
Type of cask
American oak barrels
Distillation method
Column or pot still
Color
Dark amber
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The Rhum Moon Import Demerara 18Y 2003 is an exceptional distillate that reflects the art of traditional distillation in the heart of Guyana. Aged for 18 years in the finest oak barrels, this rum expresses an extraordinary complexity and depth of aromas that satisfy even the most discerning palates. Served in an elegant gift box, it is perfect for being presented as a sophisticated gift.

In the glass, it presents a deep, luminous, and inviting amber color. On the nose, rich notes of molasses, ripe tropical fruit, vanilla, and a slight spicy touch reminiscent of nutmeg and cedarwood emerge. On the palate, the Rhum Moon Import Demerara 18Y 2003 reveals itself to be intensely aromatic, with a perfect balance between sweetness and slightly toasted notes. The texture is velvety and enveloping, leading to a long and persistent finish that leaves a pleasant sensation of spicy warmth.

This rum is not just a distillate to be enjoyed, but a sensory experience that transports directly to the rich lands of Guyana, celebrating its historic rum tradition. Ideal to taste neat, perhaps paired with high-quality dark chocolate to enhance its nuances.

Independent bottler

Moon Import

LiguriaItalySince 1980

Moon Import is a historic Italian importer and independent bottler, known for selections of rum (notably Demerara and Jamaican) and for a series of numbered bottlings and collectible lines.
  • Founded in Genoa in 1980 by Pepi (Bepi) Mongiardino
  • Renowned as an independent bottler for Demerara and Jamaican rums
  • Catalogue with numbered bottlings and single cask releases appreciated by collectors
  • Recognized lines and collections: Remember, I Pappagalli, Collection Moon, The Birds

Specialities

  • independent bottler of rum
  • independent bottler of whisky
  • Demerara rum aged in sherry wood
  • single cask selections and numbered releases
The story
Founded in Genoa in 1980 by Pepi (Bepi) Mongiardino, Moon Import established itself as a reference Italian company in the importation and independent bottling of spirits, with a catalogue that includes rum and whisky and several numbered and signature releases. Over the years it has published collections recognized among collectors and enthusiasts.
Distillation
Not applicable (selection and bottling of distillates produced by third-party distilleries).
Ageing
Aging in oak barrels; for several Demerara expressions maturation/finish in sherry wood.
Raw materials
  • molasses / sugarcane juice
Representative products
  • Rhum Moon Import Demerara 10Y 2011 70cl - Giftbox
  • Rhum Moon Import Demerara 18Y 2003 70cl - Giftbox
  • Rhum Moon Import Jamaica 1949 Sugar Estates 70cl - Giftbox
  • Rhum Moon Import Jamaica 2005 9Y Pappagalli 70cl - Giftbox
  • Noted lines: "Remember", "I Pappagalli", "Collection Moon", "The Birds"