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Akal · Dark & aged rum

AKAL Chai Le Sanglier XO Cognac Cask Rum

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Dark & aged rum · Trinidad and Tobago · 42% ABV · 750 ml

$399.99 USD

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About this bottle

A dark & aged rum from Cognac, Trinidad and Tobago from Akal, AKAL Chai Le Sanglier XO Cognac Cask Rum is part of the Spirit Hives spirits selection. It is bottled at 42% ABV, in a 750 ml bottle. Producer tasting notes — on the nose: Notes of Cognac float above exotic botanicals and earthy malt; on the palate: Bold opening notes of exotic spice and flowers. Progresses to apricot, ripe apple and to pear; finish: Lingering notes of caramel and malty tea with a hint of cognac sweetness.

Tasting notes

Nose
Notes of Cognac float above exotic botanicals and earthy malt.
Palate
Bold opening notes of exotic spice and flowers. Progresses to apricot, ripe apple and to pear.
Finish
Lingering notes of caramel and malty tea with a hint of cognac sweetness.

Product facts

Producer / brandAkal
StyleDark & aged rum
CategorySpirits › Rum › Dark & aged rum
CountryTrinidad and Tobago
RegionCognac
Alcohol42% ABV (84 proof)
Bottle size750 ml
Age statementNo age statement
PackSingle bottle
Collections$250 and up
Product IDsh-ca-6701904035978
GTIN / MPNNot supplied by the producer record

Serving & pairing

White rum suits Daiquiris and Mojitos; aged rum deserves a neat pour. Pairs with jerk chicken, tropical fruit and banana desserts.

Does “dark rum” mean aged rum?

Not necessarily. Colour can come from oak ageing or from added caramel. Look for an age statement or the words “aged” or a year count; “Navy”, “Demerara” and “Jamaican” describe style and origin rather than age.

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