Neisson Profil Équilibre Carole Aurore Foundations (70cl, 49%)

A rhum agricole from Neisson in Martinique, blending the wood-aged rhums Profil 62, Profil 105 and Profil 107. The components matured for between twelve and twenty-four months in new American oak barrels. The assemblage brings together their different profiles, combining fresh sugar cane character with fruity, floral, woody and spicy impressions. Before bottling the rhum was reduced to 49%. The Foundations edition pairs the assemblage with bottle design by Martinique artist Carole Aurore, and the release comprises 1,500 bottles. The nose brings fresh lemon notes with vanilla and milky coconut, developing into sugar cane, resinous hints of pine sap and a sweetness reminiscent of acacia honey. On the palate it is full-bodied and creamy, with herbal impressions accompanying pear and plum before sugar cane honey and ripe banana emerge. The long, silky finish shows a light anise note, followed by pineapple, coconut and spicy hints of ginseng and cloves.