Rhum Compagnie des Indes Boulet de Canon 70 cl

Description

Compagnie des Indes Boulet de Canon No.16: A Five-Country Rum Blend Finished in Peated Islay Whisky Casks

A Distinctive Limited Edition

The Compagnie des Indes Boulet de Canon No.16 is an original aged rum blend developed by French independent bottler Compagnie des Indes.

Founded by Florent Beuchet, the company specialises in selecting and blending rums from different producing regions, highlighting their individual characteristics through careful maturation and finishing.

The Boulet de Canon collection explores smoky aromatic profiles, often using casks previously employed for peated whisky.

This sixteenth release continues that tradition with an ambitious blend of five different rum origins.

Five Countries, One Carefully Crafted Blend

Boulet de Canon No.16 brings together rums from Panama, Nicaragua, Barbados, Guyana and the Dominican Republic.

These countries represent different rum-making traditions across the Caribbean and Central America.

Every component is aged for at least 36 months before the final finishing process.

The objective is to combine the distinctive characteristics of the selected rums, creating a balanced and complex spirit with sufficient depth to complement the influence of peated whisky casks.

Finished in Casks Previously Used for Islay Whisky

The blend undergoes a finishing period in a cask that previously contained peated whisky from Islay, Scotland.

Islay is internationally renowned for its intensely aromatic Scotch whiskies, particularly those displaying distinctive smoky and peaty characteristics.

The finishing process introduces subtle smoky notes to the rum while preserving its original fruit and spice flavours.

This creates an unusual connection between aged rum and the world of peated Single Malt Scotch whisky.

Tasting Notes

The nose opens with refined aromas of roasted notes, cinnamon and dark chocolate.

A distinctive smoky character gradually emerges, reflecting the influence of the Islay whisky cask.

On the palate, the rum is rich, full-bodied and expressive.

Sweet spices mingle with quince, dates and dried fruits, creating an appealing combination of fruit richness and aromatic depth.

Subtle leather impressions and delicate smoke add further complexity.

The finish is long and persistent, with the peated whisky influence remaining noticeable after the fruit and spice flavours begin to fade.

An Exclusive Release of 660 Bottles

Boulet de Canon No.16 is bottled at 46% ABV and produced in a strictly limited quantity of 660 bottles.

This small release is particularly appealing to collectors and enthusiasts looking for distinctive rum expressions.

It also offers an interesting introduction to aged rum for whisky drinkers who enjoy smoky and peated flavours.

Serving Suggestions

Enjoy this rum neat at room temperature in a tulip-shaped tasting glass.

Allow it to rest for several minutes before tasting, giving the fruit, spice and smoky notes time to develop.

A small addition of water may reveal further aromatic nuances.

Dark chocolate and roasted nuts make particularly interesting accompaniments, complementing the rum's roasted, fruity and smoky character.