London Dock X.O. Trinidad Sauternes Cask Finish Rum, 42%

Introduction

London Dock X.O. Trinidad Sauternes Cask Finish represents the harmonious marriage of Trinidad’s storied rum-making traditions with the refined elegance of French wine culture, creating a spirit that honors its colonial past while embracing modern finishing techniques.

Production Method

• Raw materials: Crafted from premium sugarcane molasses sourced from Trinidad’s fertile plains, where the island’s unique soil composition contributes distinctive mineral characteristics to the base spirit.
• Distillation process: Distilled using traditional column still methods that Trinidad distilleries have perfected over centuries, creating a clean yet characterful spirit.
• Maturation: Initially aged in American oak barrels in Trinidad’s tropical climate for accelerated maturation, then finished in carefully selected Sauternes wine casks from Bordeaux, France.
• Special techniques: The innovative dual-maturation process allows the rum to absorb the honeyed, fruity characteristics of the sweet Sauternes wine that previously occupied the finishing casks, creating unique layers of complexity.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Rich aromas of honeyed apricots, candied orange peel, and tropical mango, with subtle notes of vanilla, toasted oak, and a hint of fresh baking spices.
• Palate: Velvety texture delivering ripe banana, caramelized pineapple, and butterscotch, balanced by Sauternes-influenced notes of white peach, honeysuckle, and a touch of ginger spice.
• Finish: Long and warming with lingering impressions of toasted coconut, dried tropical fruits, and delicate oak tannins, concluding with a pleasant sweet-dry balance characteristic of fine Sauternes influence.

Recommended Serving

• Serving temperature: Best enjoyed at room temperature (18-20°C) to fully appreciate its complex aromatic profile.
• Glass recommendation: A tulip-shaped whisky glass or snifter to concentrate the delicate aromas.
• Serving ideas: Ideal for contemplative sipping neat or with a single drop of water to open up additional layers of flavor.
• Food pairings: Excellent alongside dark chocolate desserts, caramelized fruits, foie gras, or aged cheeses that complement the rum’s sweet and complex profile.

Product Specifications

• Alcohol content: 42% ABV
• Bottle size: 70cl
• Country/Region of origin: Trinidad, with finishing process completed in Europe
• Certifications/Awards: Selected by master blenders for its exceptional quality and innovative finishing technique

Summary

A Unique Tasting Experience

London Dock X.O. represents a rare intersection of rum tradition and wine innovation that cannot be replicated in mass-produced spirits.

With limited batches produced annually due to the scarcity of suitable Sauternes casks, this expression offers a fleeting opportunity to experience a truly extraordinary rum.

Respected rum critics have acknowledged this expression as a benchmark for innovative cask finishing in premium aged rums.

Recognition from Connoisseurs

Rum aficionados worldwide have embraced London Dock X.O. for its remarkable balance and complexity that transcends conventional rum expectations.

Collectors who add this bottle to their selection consistently return for additional bottles, recognizing its distinctive place in the evolution of premium rum.

The growing community of fine spirits enthusiasts continues to celebrate this expression for successfully bridging Caribbean rum traditions with European wine sophistication.

From Trinidad’s Shores to You

Each bottle of London Dock X.O. offers a taste of Trinidad’s centuries-old rum craftsmanship, enhanced through European finishing expertise for your enjoyment.

The approachable yet sophisticated profile makes this rum particularly appealing to those who appreciate the finer nuances in aged spirits.

Join the community of discerning rum enthusiasts who have discovered this exceptional expression and experience how London Dock X.O. elegantly bridges cultures, traditions, and flavors in a single, memorable glass.