An expression of meticulous know-how and a hedonistic vision of tasting, the Ron Quorhum Encanto 13 brings together the most captivating aspects of the Caribbean. Designed for those who seek a generous yet restrained rum, it offers a precise balance between a caressing sweetness and a firmer backbone. You will find the rounded sweetness typical of the Venezuelan style, allied with a bolder Colombian character that adds relief and depth. Its medium amber hue, the result of attentive ageing, announces a bouquet where dark chocolate, cane sugar and wood answer one another, while the palate unfolds layers of bitter coffee, vanilla and molasses, carried by a calm warmth. At 40% ABV, this cuvée combines accessibility and complexity, a favored companion for moments of contemplation as well as for enhancing high-end cocktails. At Louvins, we appreciate this rum for its ability to tell a story, an aromatic fusion crafted for curious palates that value harmony over showiness.

Production and style

Ron Quorhum Encanto 13 draws its identity from the Caribbean tradition of molasses rum. Oliver & Oliver orchestrates a precise blend of distillates and carefully selected casks to bring forward a profile that is both broad and controlled. The careful ageing, responsible for its medium amber colour, smooths the edges without dulling the core energy of the palate. Here, sweetness never imposes itself; it converses with a firmer thread that structures the tasting. The intent is clear: to marry the indulgent caress of a Venezuelan style with a firmer expression inspired by Colombia, resulting in a coherent aromatic score. Presented in 70 cl and bottled at 40% ABV, Encanto 13 aims to be both a sharing rum and a connoisseur's dram, clear enough to introduce newcomers, nuanced enough to hold attention.

Tasting notes

• Appearance: Medium amber, clear and bright, with highlights suggesting attentive maturation. The visual texture evokes a supple, well-crafted body.
• Nose: Foreground of dark chocolate and cane sugar, joined by aged wood. With aeration, roasted cocoa nuances and a hint of brown caramel emerge, supported by a suggestion of dried fruit and a discreet note of sweet spices.
• Palate: Soft entry then building intensity, on bitter coffee, vanilla and a creamy molasses. The body is ample without heaviness, the sweetness remains controlled, and the finish radiates a comforting, lingering warmth with a return of cocoa and a touch of polished oak.

Serving temperature and tips

Serve Encanto 13 between 16 and 18°C in a tulip glass to concentrate the aromas. Allow it to breathe for a few moments so the bouquet can gain in definition. On a large ice cube, the perception of molasses softens, the cocoa melds and the finish lengthens gracefully. This profile highlights premium cocktails that reveal its roasted register, such as a rum Old Fashioned, a reworked Manhattan or a rum Espresso where coffee and chocolate resonate together. For a more contemplative experience, a neat tasting in a calm setting lets you appreciate its aromatic development and the precision of its texture.

Food and rum pairings

• Appetisers: lightly caramelised roasted almonds, cacao nibs, roasted pineapple slices with mild spices.
• Starters: maple-cured salmon with citrus, sesame tuna tataki with cane reduction, poultry terrine with dried fruit.
• Main courses: molasses-glazed pork, spiced duck with orange zest, beef cheek with cocoa and creamy polenta.
• Cheeses: aged gouda, long-aged comté, extra-old mimolette, served with quince paste.
• Desserts: 70% dark chocolate fondant, flambéed banana, coffee crème caramel, pecan and vanilla tart.

Tasting occasions

Ron Quorhum Encanto 13 gracefully accompanies moments when you take the time to savour nuance. It’s a rum for conversation, a companion to finish a indulgent meal, a bottle shared like a page from a travel journal. It appeals to lovers of chocolate-coffee profiles and will also charm those wishing to explore a smooth yet restrained register, without excessive sweetness. For two or among close friends, it creates a hushed atmosphere, a pause where each sip extends the previous one.

• To celebrate a precious moment when sweetness calls for aromatic depth.
• During a gourmet dinner where the warm finish highlights chocolate and coffee notes.
• As a characterful gift for a tasting rum enthusiast.

Specifications

• Name : Ron Quorhum Encanto 13
• Appellation : Spirits, Rum
• Type : Traditional molasses rum
• Vintage : Non-vintage
• Raw material : Sugar cane molasses
• Alcohol by volume : 40%
• Aging : Careful maturation in casks, medium amber colour, selection of batches for aromatic harmony
• Volume : 70 cl
• Cellaring : Keeps well for a long time in a cellar, upright, protected from light and temperature fluctuations
• Serving temperature : 16 to 18°C