RHUM BALLY - Vintage 1950 - 45%
The Maison J. Bally stands out as a historic pillar of Martinique agricultural rum, a true symbol of a golden age where rigor, terroir, and mastery of time guaranteed an exceptional product. Founded by Jacques Bally at the beginning of the 20th century, the house quickly built its reputation on inspiration drawn from the great French eaux-de-vie traditions, working only with fresh sugar cane juice and paying meticulous attention to barrel aging. The Bally identity is immediately recognizable thanks to its famous triangular bottles, launched in the 1920s, which have become must-have collectibles for spirit enthusiasts worldwide. Old Bally vintages represent an invaluable heritage, illustrating a rare and precious know-how, a mark of an art now bygone. Each bottle preserves the memory of an era, thus enriching the heritage of agricultural rum.
The Bally Vintage 1950 Rum asserts itself as an exceptional collector’s piece, from a legendary year now almost impossible to find on the global market. Made from pure freshly pressed sugar cane juice and aged for many years in oak barrels according to traditional practices, this vintage exalts Bally’s original philosophy: patience, depth, and elegance. Bottled at 45%, it embodies a rare balance between intensity, refinement, and complexity, typical of the great old cuvées of the Martinican house. While the exact duration of aging and the precise nature of the barrels are not documented, it would be wrong to speculate on this; what matters most is the notion of a heritage relic, precious both for its rarity and its organoleptic excellence.
On tasting, this refined vintage offers an aromatic expression magnified by time. The nose reveals a rich palette of precious woods, intense cocoa, dried fruits (almonds, walnuts), delicate spices, and ripe cane, highlighted by a subtle rancio, characteristic of legendary very old rums. On the palate, the attack is broad, velvety, and harmoniously blended, offering remarkable complexity and unmatched aromatic persistence. The finish, strikingly long, leaves a warm, deep, and noble imprint that marks the greatest spirits. This Bally 1950 Rum is aimed at true collectors, passionate about history and rare spirits, seeking an exceptional tasting experience or a unique heritage preservation. A mythical, extremely rare bottle full of emotion, to be discovered on the Clos des Spiritueux website, your reference for old and prestigious rums.
