VAT 19 Golden Rum

VAT 19 Golden Rum

Difford's Guide

alc./vol: 40%

Proof: 80°

Vintage: Non-vintage

Aged: No age statement

Product of: Product of Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad and Tobago

In 1973, Angostura acquired Fernandes Distilleries and with this acquisition came the VAT 19 gold rum brand as well as Fernandes Black Label and Ferdi’s Premium Rum. All of these are now distilled at Angostura’s Port of Spain distillery although VAT 19 was acquired by William Grant & Sons in 2002.

The name originates from a blend of rum created by the Fernandes Family using a superb parcel of rums distilled in 1919 they had acquired after a competitor’s warehouse was badly damaged by fire.

Review and Tasting


Sampled on 18/06/2012

Appearance:

Clear, pale golden yellow.

Aroma:

Pungent and fruity – pineapple and red grapefruit juice with light sweet vanilla oak.

Taste:

Slightly sweet and fruity - grapefruit zest and pear, yet at the same time lightly aggressive with faint note reminiscent of oily paint.

Aftertaste:

Fruity finish with lingering notes of old-fashioned oil paint.

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Angostura Ltd

Status: Operational
Established: 1947
Owner: Gruppo Campari
Capacity: Not supplied
Visitor Policy: Not generally accessible
Tel: +1 868 623 1841
Website: Angostura Ltd
Address: Corner Eastern Main Road & Trinity Avenue, Laventille, Port of Spain, Trinidad
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