Volume: 0.7 liters | Alcohol content: 42% | Not cold filtered | No coloring
Riviere du Mat XO
Special features: The Rivière du Mât XO is a noble rum from the renowned Distillery Rivière du Mât on the island of La Réunion. This rum is a blend of five different rums that have been aged for at least six years in oak barrels, with an average age of eight years. The aging in a tropical climate gives it a special depth and complexity.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Aromas of dried and macerated fruits, nuances of rare woods and Havana cigars.
Palate: Floral and harmonious, very elegant and round with notes of cooked exotic fruit, light vanilla, gingerbread, and tobacco.
Finish: Long, smooth finish with spicy notes.
Distillery/Bottler: The Distillery Rivière du Mât was founded in 1886 and is one of the oldest distilleries on La Réunion. It is located on the east coast of the island in Beaufonds, municipality of Saint-Benoît. In 2012, it was acquired by the French company La Martiniquaise. The distillery produces 80,000 liters of rum daily and exports about 85% of its production.
The alcohol content is 42%. The product is not chill-filtered and contains no coloring agents.
What is the volume of Riviere du Mat XO?
The volume is 0.7 liters. The rum has been aged extensively and features characterful aromas.
What type of cask does Riviere du Mat XO age in?
Riviere du Mat XO ages in oak barrels. The bottling avoids chill filtration and coloring agents.
Which country does Riviere du Mat XO come from?
The origin is France. The manufacturer and bottler are both Riviere du Mat.
Is Riviere du Mat XO chill-filtered or colored?
Riviere du Mat XO is not chill-filtered and is bottled without coloring agents. The tasting notes mention aromas of ripe vanilla on the nose, along with palate notes of caramel and oak.