Equiano Light Rum is the light, fresh version of the multi-award-winning Equiano rum, the world's first rum to symbolize a transatlantic connection between Africa and the Caribbean. This "light" bottling stands for a modern rum style with a clear, elegant structure and high quality standards. The rum is made from a finely balanced combination of unrefined rum made from fresh sugar cane juice from Africa and a lightly matured molasses rum from the Caribbean, more precisely from the renowned Foursquare Distillery in Barbados and Gray's Distillery in Mauritius.
In contrast to the darker original version, Equiano Light aims for a lighter aroma profile - ideal for classic long drinks and modern rum cocktails. It is matured in former American bourbon barrels, but only for a limited time, so that the freshness of the ingredients remains in the foreground. With an alcohol content of 43% vol. and an elegant 0.7-litre bottle, this rum is a statement for modern rum culture without additives, colorants or sugar, both visually and in terms of taste.
As a tribute to Olaudah Equiano, whose name stands for freedom, history and origin, this bottling combines fine craftsmanship with ethical standards and transparency along the entire supply chain.
Awards:
- Gold medal at the International Spirits Award 2022
- Rum of the Year at Meininger's International Spirits Award 2022
- Gold medal at the Meininger's International Spirits Award 2021
- Gold medal at the Spirits Selection in 2019
- Gold medal at the International Spirits Challenge in 2019
- Silver medal at the International Wine and Spirit Competition in 2019
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Tasting notes:
Color: Very light gold.
Nose: Fresh, with notes of tropical fruit, light citrus notes and a hint of vanilla.
Taste: Light and elegant with floral nuances, sugar cane, soft oak and a fine sweetness.
Finish: Clear, medium-long and clean with a subtly fruity aftertaste.
Equiano Light is ideal for summery long drinks and refreshing cocktails - for example as a rum highball with soda and lime, in a mojito, daiquiri or as a light twist in Rum Collins. It also impresses with its clarity and freshness on the rocks. In the upmarket bar world, it is a popular all-rounder for modern rum mixes with style - ideal for connoisseurs looking for a rum full of character but light and without additives. (automated translation)
Distributor/Importer:
Equiano Ltd C/O, Amsterdam Warehouse Company, Slego 1 A, 1046BM Amsterdam
Producer/Distillery:
Foursquare Rum Distillery, Four Roads, Barbados
Brand:
Equiano
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