Legacy by Angostura Rum

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alc./vol:
40%

Proof:
80°

Vintage:
Non-vintage

Aged:
No age statement

Category: Caribbean Molasses Rum 15+

Product of: Product of Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad and Tobago


Billed as being “the world’s most expensive rum” (US$25,000), Legacy was released in 2012 to celebrate 50 years of Trinidad & Tobago’s independence. A blend of 7 rums, the youngest being 17 years old, married and finished in a first-fill ex-bourbon barrel and presented in an Asprey crystal decanter. Read more

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 04/04/2013

Appearance

Clear, deep mahogany amber with hints of auburn.

Aroma

Dried raisony fruit – particularly dates, tropical fruit and madeira cake with vanilla, clove and cinnamon.

Taste

Brown sugar, dried fruit, dry oak and spice with madeira cake, cinnamon and notes of amaretto and espresso.

Aftertaste

Blackened lightly spiced fruitcake with citrus zest and oak.

Further product information

Closure: Natural cork stopper

More about Legacy by Angostura

Produced by Angostura Ltd

Produced by Angostura Ltd

The Trinidadian company most famous for producing Angostura Aromatic Bitters is in fact a much bigger producer of rum. When Dr. Sieger, inventor of the bitters, died in 1870,...

Owned by Angostura Holdings Limited

Owned by Angostura Holdings Limited

Corner Eastern Main Road, Trinity Avenue, Laventille, Trinidad and Tobago
Click to see other products by Angostura Holdings Limited

UK distribution by Cellar Trends Ltd

UK distribution by Cellar Trends Ltd

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