Belizean Blue Rare Blend Rum (70cl, 48%)

A blended rum from Belize made by Travellers Liquors, combining rums matured for an average of nine years, with the oldest components reaching up to 17 years. All maturation takes place in Belize's tropical climate in former bourbon casks. The base is molasses from locally grown, Fairtrade-certified sugar cane. Travellers Liquors distils the rum in column stills and handles maturation and blending. The Rare Blend is Fairtrade-certified and contains no added sugar or colouring. It is bottled without chill filtration at 48% in a 70cl bottle and comes in a coloured tube decorated with a blue morpho butterfly. It can be enjoyed neat, on ice or in cocktails. The nose combines vanilla and coconut with mild spice notes. The palate is powerful, sweet and full-bodied, with vanilla, coconut and coffee alongside gentle spices. The finish is long, sweet and spicy, feeling rich and soft.