Manutea - Old Rum VO - 43%
Located on the paradise island of Moorea in French Polynesia, the Manutea distillery enhances O'Tahiti cane, an ancestral variety with powerful and distinctive aromas. Freshly pressed cane juices are fermented at controlled temperatures to preserve all the aromatic richness of the terroir, then precisely distilled in a traditional column distillation process. This expertise guarantees a rum with a floral and exotic profile, reflecting the exceptional maritime environment.
This VO cuvée is distinguished by a blend of rums aged for at least three years in the tropical climate of Polynesia, in French and American oak barrels. The heated aging accelerates the interaction between the wood and the spirit, providing a refined structure, mellow esters, and a silky texture. Each barrel is individually selected before a patient blend, slowly reduced to 43% to preserve the aromatic intensity and balance on the palate. A dry, authentic rum, without sugar or additives.
On the nose, Manutea Rhum Vieux VO reveals a beautiful complexity: sweet vanilla, fresh coconut, plantain, supported by notes of ripe mango, orange peel and a hint of sandalwood. The palate seduces with its fullness and velvety texture, with flavors of candied cane, light honey and sweet spices, enveloped in a subtle toasted woodiness. The finish, long and precise, recalls nougatine, white pepper and a saline nuance, signature of its oceanic origin.
Enjoy it neat in a tulip glass between 16 and 18°C, or over a large ice cube to enhance the aromatic expression. This exceptional rum is perfect as an Old Fashioned revisited with cane syrup and cocoa bitters, as an elegant El Presidente, or as a highball tonic enhanced with lime. At the table, it enhances sesame-soy semi-cooked tuna, honey-glazed roast chicken, 24-month-aged Comté cheese, or a roasted pineapple dessert. Find it at the best price on Clos des Spiritueux, your online reference for the purchase of great rums and exceptional spirits.
