BP French Antilles Distillery 2017 (Martinique 6 yr)
$100.00
Distilled: 2017
Bottled: 2024
Distilled at: A French Antilles Distillery
Still: Column
Base: Cane Juice
Age: 6 years
Abv: 57.6%
Cask Type: Once Used Bourbon Barrel
Number of Bottles: 225
Artist: James Tuer
This six-year-old rum from an unnamed distillery in the French Antilles was distilled in 2017 and filled into a American oak cask, maturing at origin before being shipped to Europe in 2021 and filled into a once used bourbon barrel.
We found that this did not fit the mould of a typical agricole style rum, but we enjoyed the divergence that created such a wonderful rum that we hope you enjoy as much as we do.
The label is designed by Toronto-based illustrator James Tuer, whose personal work draws inspiration from 80s sci-fi, vintage travel posters and 90s comic book art. He has also worked with some incredible brands to create outstanding pieces.
This single barrel rum is non-chill filtered with no additives, yielding 225 bottles at a cask strength of 57.6% ABV.
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