Raw materials
fresh sugarcane juice
Brand
William Hinton
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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.
Madeira agricultural rum
barrel-aged rums
single cask finish
white rum
vermouth (Moot)
Producer range
Producer range William Hinton
Spirit categories
Madeira agricultural rum
barrel-aged rums
single cask finish
white rum
vermouth (Moot)
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)
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
Distillation and production
Distillation and production
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).
Producer history William Hinton
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 recognitions
Portuguese Product of the Year (Lisbon Bar Show) 2018
William Hinton
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