ANGOSTURA 5 YR RUM

ANGOSTURA 5 YR RUM

1. Origin & Style

1. Produced by Angostura in Trinidad and Tobago, part of a long tradition of Caribbean rum production.
2. Non‑vintage aged rum with an age statement of at least 5 years.

2. Base & Distillation

1. Made from a blend of light and gold molasses rums.
2. Distilled using continuous column stills, then carefully blended after aging.

3. Aging & Barrel Influence

1. Aged a minimum of five years in American oak bourbon barrels, which impart wood, vanilla, and caramel character.
2. Charcoal‑filtered for clarity before bottling.

4. Appearance

1. Clear rum with golden highlights from barrel aging.

5. Aroma (Nose)

1. Aromatic with notes of light wood, coconut, caramel, vanilla, and subtle spice.

6. Flavor (Palate)

1. Smooth entry with flavors of tropical fruits, vanilla, molasses, light oak, and gentle spice.
2. Soft and approachable, making it easy to sip or mix.

7. Finish

1. Medium finish with creamy, lightly spiced, and toasty caramel echoes.

8. Alcohol Content

1. Typically around 40% ABV (80 proof) in most markets.

9. Mouthfeel

1. Medium‑bodied with a smooth, balanced texture that works well neat or in cocktails.

10. Food & Cocktail Pairing

1. Versatile for classic rum cocktails like rum and cola, highballs, and tropical drinks.
2. Can also be enjoyed neat or with ice.

11. Overall Profile

1. Accessible, aromatic Caribbean rum that balances tropical fruit notes, vanilla, oak, and gentle spice.
2. Works well both as a sipping spirit and as a mixer in a range of rum‑based cocktails.