The Montebello Rhum Vieux 6 Ans Brut de Fût is one of the most intense and sought-after expressions from the Guadeloupean distillery. Bottled "Cask Strength" (at full proof), this rum is not diluted with water, preserving the exact potency and concentrated aromatic profile developed after six years of intense tropical aging.
Montebello - Rhum Vieux Agricole 6 Ans "Brut de Fût" (Small Batch)
The Montebello 6 Anni Brut de Fût is an unfiltered sensory experience. While the classic 42% version focuses on balance, this Small Batch celebrates the raw strength and complexity of the Petit-Bourg terroir. After six years spent in American oak barrels stored in the distillery's famous metal containers, the rum achieves extraordinary aromatic density. The high maturation temperature promotes a deep extraction of tannins and wood sugars, which are not attenuated in this version, offering a powerful, visceral, and deeply structured sip.
Sensory Profile
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Color: Dark amber with intense mahogany reflections and a golden rim.
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Nose: The impact is majestic and layered. Warm notes of molasses, toasted wood, and bitter cocoa intertwine with hints of overripe exotic fruit (mango and papaya) and a sweet spiciness reminiscent of cinnamon and mace. A subtle hint of oak smoke completes the bouquet.
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Palate: On the palate, it is broad and full-bodied. The high alcohol content is supported by rich and oily matter: the warmth of the alcohol amplifies the flavors of bourbon vanilla, pipe tobacco, and candied dried fruit. The vegetal component of sugarcane is here evolved into a mineral and earthy, almost saline note.
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Finish: Monumental. A very long persistence that evolves on notes of black pepper, licorice, and a very elegant woody return.
Production Process Distilled from pure sugarcane juice (vesou) and aged for 6 years in a tropical climate in ex-Bourbon barrels. This rum is drawn directly from the barrels and bottled without chill-filtration, maintaining all the aromatic chains and the original texture of the distillate.
Serving Suggestion This is a spirit for connoisseurs. It should be served in a large glass to allow the alcoholic strength to aerate and reveal its aromatic complexity. Slow tasting is recommended, perhaps adding a few drops of fresh water halfway through the session to release the more delicate notes of dried flowers and fine spices.
Technical Data
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Producer: Distillerie Carrère (Montebello)
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Type: Rhum Vieux Agricole - Brut de Fût (Cask Strength)
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Origin: Petit-Bourg, Guadeloupe (France)
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Aging: 6 years in a tropical climate
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Barrels: American ex-Bourbon oak
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Alcohol Content: Usually between 49% and 56% Vol. (variable depending on the batch)
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Size: 70 cl
