Last Ward 2007 - 16 yo - Barbados Rum

Volume: 0.7 liters | Alcohol content: 60% | Non-chill-filtered | No coloring

Last Ward 2007 - 16 yo - Barbados Rum

Special Features: A rare tribute from Velier to the historic Ward family, closely associated with the world's oldest operating rum distillery, Mount Gay in Barbados. This Pure Single Rum is created from a blend of 13 carefully selected casks from the 2007 vintage. Triple distilled in a pot still and aged for 16 years in ex-bourbon American oak barrels, it reflects Barbados' unique aging climate. During the long aging period, approximately 70% of the volume escaped to the angels.

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: Refined and complex with hints of a Grande Champagne Cognac; notes of candied apricot, leaves, and forest floor evolve into cardamom and nutmeg. Exotic fruits like mango and pomegranate are added, accompanied by noble wood notes.
• Palate: Full-bodied and intense, with a dominant flavor of cane sugar, molasses, and geranium. Freshly squeezed oranges provide invigorating vitality on the midpalate.
• Finish: Long and full-bodied, characterized by sugar cane, roasted notes like coffee, and spices like ginger and cinnamon. The aftertaste becomes increasingly floral and vegetal with nuances of pipe tobacco, walnut, hazelnut, and almond.

Distillery/Bottler: Mount Gay is considered the oldest continuously operating distillery in the world and has represented Barbados' rum tradition since 1703. The Ward family played a significant role in the history of Mount Gay; Frank Ward, in particular, as the last family owner, helped the distillery achieve international recognition. Velier honors this connection with the Last Ward 2007, which impressively showcases the distillery's historical significance and craftsmanship.

Product details:

• Manufacturer: Mount Gay
• Bottler: Velier
• Age: 16 years
• Barrel types: Former bourbon barrels made of American oak
• Packaging: -

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