Rom from Trinidad

The Caribbean Sea, scattered along the waves of the Antilles, of which Trinidad and Tobago was a true refuge of medieval bloodthirsty pirates. Nowadays, in these impregnated adventure places, tourists come more and more often, and it is quite natural to wonder: what is so strange you can bring from distant lands? The answer lies on the surface: the rum from Trinidad and Tobago will be the best memory and gift.

Rum is a legendary drink

The burning drink has gained a lot of popularity thanks to the pen of Ernest Hemingway, who, as a connoisseur of the real pirate rum, described his taste, bright aroma and golden beautiful color. Famous historical figures such as Comandante Che Guevara, pirate leaders Francis Drake and Henry Morgan, and even Fidel Castro, all of them loved and respected rum.

What is rum?

Of course, everyone knows that rum is a real strong drink. It is made in two ways: industrial and agricultural, but in any case, initially, sugar cane is used as raw material, mainly the lower part of its stem.

The very process of rum production is rather troublesome and long, because of the juice and cane meal it is necessary to allocate all the sugar, leaving a black treacle, which is the raw material for the future drink. The first "forefathers" of the Roma were slaves on these same plantations and from the remnants of production they made themselves "fire water", a kind of ordinary alcohol.

Today, the fermenting liquid is distilled and bottled for storage. Barrels I use oak, antique, from the French bourbon or American whiskey. The simplest rum is ready already four months later, and the "old" rum will have to languish for an average of ten years, or even more. After ripening rum is bottled, if necessary - filtered, diluted, sweetened.

Types of Roma

Nowadays, the assortment of rum is quite large. Each type of rum (industrial or agricultural) is divided into species, so industrial happens:

Agricultural rum, in addition to the "old" is also a kind of "white bunch" - this is real rum alcohol, which is obtained during distillation. It is not processed in the future, it is transparent, has a very bright taste and, as a rule, is the basis for many cocktails and punch.

Rom can be light, medium and heavy, with an increase in flavor and taste. In the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago , only heavy types of rum are produced with a fortress of 40% or more.

The color rum is white, gold, dark and seasoned, and in the latter very often added spices, herbs and spices. The belonging of the Roma to this or that species and category is reflected on the label.

Stamps of the legendary Roma

In the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, there are several major producers of rum, they all have their own traditions, history and legendary brands of pirate beverages.

The company House of Angostura in 1947 started the production of rum, all stages of manufacturing are in Trinidad and Tobago, in the town of Laventil. Annually "House of Angostura" produces about 600 thousand boxes of rum.

The main brands sold in Europe, Russia and CIS countries:

  1. Rum "Angostura Reserva" - white rum, aging for 3 years, for a bottle of 0,7 will have to pay about 1800 rubles. It is a transparent drink, giving off notes of vanilla, coconut milk and tender spices. The aroma bears the scents of tropical fruits, citrus and bananas. Used mainly for cocktails.
  2. Rum "House of Angostura Aged 7 Years" - a golden rum of seven years old, is poured into a small container with a volume of 0.05 liters, the approximate price of which is 2830 rubles. Rum has a rich caramel color, aroma of maple syrup and chocolate, a taste with spicy spices and a long aftertaste.
  3. Rum "House of Agostura Aged 5 Years" - golden rum, aging 5 years, the price of small tare - about 2780 rubles. Rum differs light brown color of golden overflow, juicy and soft taste of fruit notes and a long aftertaste, pronounced aroma of burnt caramel, vanilla and spices with apple.
  4. Rum "House of Angostura Aromatic Bitter" - dark rum, bottled in 0.2 liters, the price of which is about 1570 rubles. Rum with a very rich aroma and taste, which determines the tone of cinnamon, orange peel, coriander and many other herbs and spices. It is mainly used in cooking, for decorating desserts and sauces, as well as for making cocktails.
  5. Rum "House of Angostura 1824 Aged 12 Years" is being issued in t.ch. in the gift box - it's a golden rum, a beautiful bottle of 0.7 liters costs about 8500 rubles. The fragrance of a mature house carries notes of vanilla, honey, raisins and orange peel, the taste is strong and at the same time soft with an exciting aftertaste. Used by connoisseurs with ice or in pure form in combination with cigars.
  6. Rum "House of Angostura 1919 Aged 8 Years" - a wonderful golden rum of eight-year aging, for a bottle of 0.7 liters it is necessary to pay about 4600 rubles., Also available in a special gift box. The taste of chocolate, nougat, almond oil and honey is felt in the taste, this drink has a complex aroma combining coconut, vanilla and caramel. Used by connoisseurs with ice or in pure form in combination with cigars.
  7. Rum "House of Angostura Cask Collection" - a golden rum, worth 4600 rubles. for 0.7 liters of nine years old. A bouquet of aroma contains a green apple, caramel, almonds, pitch and nuts. The powerful taste warms and bears caramel and nut tones, the aftertaste reminds you of exotic fruits and wood. It is recommended to drink in pure form or in cocktails.

The company Bristol Classic Rum makes the best rum in the world, the collection includes a little more than 10 rare recipes. Some production is closed for today, and their product is still preserved and is on sale. Typically, the company selects a small amount of rum and experiments with its aging and shelf life in barrels of different materials and the limitation period.

The most popular brands of rum from Bristol Classic Rum:

  1. Rum "Finest Trinidad Rum Caroni" 1974 - a beautiful dark rum with a strength of 46%, one of the oldest beverages of its kind. You can try it for 24,000 rubles for 0,7 l, piquancy is added to the taste by the fact that Caroni distillery has not worked for a long time, and its product has become a part of history. The ancient rum was 34 years old in Trinidad and Tobago until it was taken to England and bottled. The color of rum sparkles with gold and green grains, the fragrance carries with it the smell of baked apples and bananas. Bright and long fruit taste and subtle oak and pitch notes bear a special impression. Rum is served with a glass of mineral water.
  2. Rum "Providence Estate Finest Trinidad Rum" 1990 - dark rum of 25 years of aging, the price for 0.7 liters is about 17 thousand rubles. The color of the drink is similar to dark iridescent amber, its taste is complex and deep, you can catch the shades of smoke, treacle, fruit and notes of sweet wood. The aroma of rum is filled with sweet notes of tropical fruits, oak, vanilla and a drop of smoke. Recommended for use with ice.
  3. Rum "Caribbean Collection" - an attractive dark golden drink, worth 2600 rubles. for 0.7 liters. The rum has a clean and light taste, in the fragrance there are notes of burnt sugar and a classic toffee. It is recommended to drink with ice or in a cocktail, a special taste appears when mixed with Coca-Cola or ginger ale.

Cognac Ferrand company is a successful cooperation of enterprising business and families of ancient winemakers. They have now developed a prestigious brand, known throughout the world, - Plantation (Plantation), which represents a line of strong drink from many countries, incl. Trinidad and Tobago . The peculiarity of the production of the Roma line is that all of them are produced using the technology of double aging. Primarily bottled rum is in its native country in the hot climate of the Caribbean islands, and after it is delivered to France, where it is poured into small oak barrels and left to ripen for at least a year.

Legendary brands of Roma Plantation from Trinidad and Tobago:

  1. Rum "Rum Plantation Trinidad" 1999g. - golden rum of amber color with copper sparkles, price 2300 rub. for 0.7 liters. A beautiful fragrant bouquet with hints of smoke, caramel, vanilla, old leather, fried nuts and herbs. Taste of medium strength with a warm aftertaste.
  2. Rum "Plantation Trinidad" 2001. - a golden rum of copper tint, endurance of 14 years, there is such a treasure of about 3000 rubles. for a bottle of 0.7 liters. The taste is pure with notes of spices, candied fruits and oak and a long warming aftertaste. A complex aroma consists of nuances of fruits, cinnamon and smoke.
  3. Rum "Plantation Original Dark" - a dark rum of five years of aging, costing about 1500 rubles. for a classic bottle. The taste of rum is very rich in fruit notes and shades of smoke, aftertaste sounds molasses and spices. The aroma is smoky and supplemented with notes of banana, cloves and orange peel.

Restrictions on export for tourists

Rom from Trinidad and Tobago has international certificates and is shipped to more than eighty countries. But export to private individuals is allowed in a moderate amount, it means 2-3-4 bottles per adult.

If you want to buy a rum plantation from Trinidad and Tobago in larger quantities, we recommend visiting Duty free or specialized stores in your country. Prices will not differ by more than 15-20%, yet shipping from overseas is an expensive pleasure.