Mezan – Rum Belize 2008

Mezan – Rum Belize 2008

Type: Aged Rum
Origin: Belize
Distillery: Travelers Liquors
Raw material: Molasses
Distillation: Single column
Aging: Aged in ex-bourbon oak barrels
Format: 0.70 L
Alcohol content: 46% vol.

Description

Mezan Belize 2008 is a vintage rum produced by the Travellers Liquors distillery in Belize, renowned for using traditional methods and selecting high-quality raw materials. This rum was distilled in 2008 using a single-column still and aged for several years in American oak barrels previously used for bourbon. Mezan 's philosophy is to bottle without adding sugar, colouring or chill filtration, thus preserving the authenticity and purity of the distillate.

Tasting Notes

• Color: Bright gold.
• Nose: Rich and complex, with hints of exotic fruit, vanilla, honey and sweet spices.
• Taste: Smooth and rounded, with notes of caramel, toasted coconut, citrus and a delicate hint of oak. The finish is long and slightly spicy, with a pleasant natural sweetness.

How to consume

• Perfect to taste neat , at room temperature, to appreciate its aromatic complexity.
• Excellent in an old fashioned rum , with an orange peel to enhance the citrus notes.
• Recommended pairings: dark chocolate, dried fruit or aged cheeses.