Ryoma Japanese Rum Agricole (70cl)

Ryoma is a Japanese rum made from pure sugar cane juice selected by Kikosui Distillery, fermented with yeasts previously used for sake. It is an agricole-style rum made outside the usual tropical rum countries. It is aged for 12 to 18 months in American and French white oak casks before bottling, and comes in a 70cl bottle. The colour is a light, clear gold. The nose is fruity first, with citrus, spice and pastry notes following, rather than typical rum aromas. The palate is lean and concentrated, balancing sweetness and freshness, and the finish is persistent.