Old St. Croix Non Plus Ultra Black Edition (70cl, 42%)

A dark rum blend from Old St. Croix, bottled at 42% in a 70cl black faceted carafe. Each batch comprises at most 2,000 numbered bottles. Matured distillates from various distilleries in the Caribbean and Central America are selected and given additional maturation in heavily charred bourbon barrels. The charring caramelises natural sugar components in the oak, contributing to the concentrated, velvety character. Peach and milk chocolate meet butter caramel on the nose, followed by lightly roasted Christmas spices. Milk chocolate leads the palate, with almond and orange nuances, a very full-bodied and creamy texture and a hint of tea-like tannins towards the end. The finish leaves an impression of gingerbread with orange glaze.