ANGOSTURA - 1919 - 40%
The fascinating story of Angostura begins in 1824, when Dr. Siegert set out to improve his famous Bitter recipe in the town of Angostura in Venezuela. Today recognized worldwide, Angostura Bitters is an essential ingredient in the preparation of iconic classic cocktails such as the Manhattan or the Old Fashioned. In 1875, production moved to Trinidad, where the distillery is still established, continuing a tradition of excellence. It was in the 1940s that Angostura decided to diversify its expertise by distilling its own Trinidadian rum, now offering a refined range of exceptional white and amber rums.
Angostura 1919 is a prestigious rum, the result of a meticulous blend of rums aged for a minimum of 8 years. This aging is enhanced by a unique finish in casks dating from 1919. Historically, in 1932, a major fire destroyed the government customs warehouse, revealing charred barrels dating back to 1919, purchased by the master rum makers of the Fernandes and JB Fernandes distilleries. These exceptional casks were then integrated into Angostura's production, giving this cuvée a particularly rich and complex aromatic profile. On tasting, this smooth and round rum, generous and honeyed, reveals delicate notes of toasted bread and roasted hazelnuts, offering a remarkable sensory experience.