Rhum Vieux 6 years from Montebello is a traditional agricultural rum from Guadalupe, this is an old bottling.

As can be seen in the old bottle used by the Montebello distillery in the eighties.

In the Montebello distillery they still follow a very traditional production method.

The sugar cane is harvested by hand on the steep mountain slopes in Petit Burg.

Harvested by hand, it is cut into long pieces which affects the pressed liquor and which then ferments before distillation.

The result is a traditional, old-fashioned agricultural rum.

Rhum Montebello 6 Year Old Vieux is very famous among purist enthusiasts of agricultural rums and among the inhabitants of the island of Guadalupe.

Its traditional style makes it unique among modern agricultural rums which are now sweeter and more rounded.

Its creation is the result of very careful and meticulous work.

Once the juice has been extracted from the sugar canes, Vieux Rhum is left to ferment for a further 48 hours. This is followed by distillation in multiple column stills.

The refinement of Vieux Rhum Guadalupe 6 years takes place in barrels, which had previously contained bourbon, before being bottled.

Montebello Agricultural Rum is not like that, it is intense, fragrant, full-bodied, with green notes that are classic of agricultural rums.

Rhum Vieux by Montebello was aged in oak barrels for 6 years under the tropical sun and in warm containers that amplify aging.

Round and rich, it fully reflects the fruity style of Guadalupe but, without sacrificing intensity, it also has a clean and fine texture.

Rhum Vieux Montebello 6 years is truly a rarity, a great Rhum, very good.

Tasting notes:

Color: Amber.

Perfumes: The nose expresses itself with an intense and harmonious bouquet, marked in particular by fruity and spicy notes.

Taste: On the palate it is fine, enveloping, medium soft, with a light savory note.

Rich and long-lasting finish.