ANGOSTURA 1919 8 Years Rum Trinidad et Tobago

Description

Angostura 1919 8 Years Old: an iconic aged rum from Trinidad and Tobago

Angostura 1919 8-Year-Old Rum (70 cl ) is an essential choice for anyone wishing to discover aged Caribbean rums. Produced in Trinidad and Tobago by Angostura, it reflects the company’s renowned expertise in blending traditional rums. Its name has a unique history, closely linked to an event that took place in 1932.

That year, a fire ravaged Trinidad’s government rum warehouses. Among the barrels salvaged were some containing rum distilled in 1919. Their quality inspired master blender J. B. Fernandes, who created a blend that went on to become famous. Angostura subsequently revived this tradition to create its 1919 cuvée, whose name commemorates this significant episode in the history of Trinidadian rum.

Made from molasses and distilled in a column still, this rum is aged for at least eight years in American oak casks that previously held bourbon. The wood helps to develop its roundness and its aromas of vanilla, caramel and sweet spices.

On tasting, its amber colour with golden highlights hints at a warm profile. The nose reveals notes of cocoa, molasses, toffee and vanilla. The palate is supple and generous, with hints of honey, toasted hazelnuts, caramel and toasted bread. The finish, comforting and lingering, allows the woody and vanilla notes to come to the fore.

At 40% ABV, Angostura 1919 is best enjoyed neat, in a suitable glass, or with an ice cube for a fresher experience. It also pairs beautifully with a dark chocolate dessert or as a post-dinner treat. Its 70 cl bottle makes it a lovely gift idea for connoisseurs of rich, well-balanced aged rums.