This exceptional Advent Calendar invites you to discover the endless richness of rum through a curated selection of twenty-five samples from around the world. Showcasing both traditional houses and bold, innovative distilleries, this collection offers a complete immersion into the diversity of styles, terroirs and distillation methods.

Blend and Selection

Each rum was selected to represent the best expression of its origin:

• Agricole rum made from pure sugarcane juice (Martinique, Guadeloupe, Mauritius…)
• Molasses-based rum offering round, rich and gourmand profiles (Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Panama…)
• Pure cane juice rum with intense, vegetal and fruity notes (Haiti, Seychelles…)
• Sugarcane syrup rum with rare, expressive profiles (Haiti, Providence)

This selection reveals a broad aromatic palette—from the explosive esters of Jamaican rum, to the elegance of aged Latin American styles, the herbal character of African cane juice rums and the finesse of Asian distillates.

Tasting Notes

The calendar offers a progressive sensory exploration:

• The Caribbean: ripe tropical fruits, esters, spices, fresh cane and bold fermentation notes.
• Latin America: smooth, rounded, vanilla-forward rums with long oak aging.
• Africa & Asia: drier, more mineral or herbaceous profiles, sometimes smoky or delicately spiced.

Each rum reveals a distinct identity—from powerful overproofs (EL AMPARO 60%, Providence 52%) to smooth, mellow expressions (Rum Nation 40%).

Serving Temperature & Advice

Serve between 16 and 18°C to highlight each rum’s aromatic richness. A few drops of water may be added to open the most intense or ester-filled profiles. Best enjoyed neat, though some rums are exceptional in refined cocktails.

Food Pairings

This world tour of rums unlocks many pairing possibilities:

• Aperitifs: cod fritters, cured ham, roasted nuts.
• Starters: ceviche, sea bream tartare, exotic salads.
• Main Courses: jerk chicken, lacquered pork, Thai curry, smoked fish.
• Cheeses: strong blue cheeses, aged Comté, ewe’s milk cheese.
• Desserts: roasted pineapple, dark chocolate, coconut tart.

Moments of Enjoyment

This Advent Calendar is perfect for:

• a daily discovery throughout December,
• tasting evenings with rum lovers,
• a refined gift for spirit enthusiasts,
• exploring and expanding rum knowledge at home.

A true journey in a box—ideal for expanding one's rum culture.

Characteristics

• Type: Tasting Box / Advent Calendar
• Number of samples: 25 rums
• Origins: 20 different countries (Caribbean, Latin America, Africa, Asia)
• Styles: agricole, molasses, pure cane juice, sugarcane syrup
• Alcohol range: 40% to 60% depending on rum
• Key distilleries: Hampden, Neisson, Planteray, Mhoba, Chalong Bay…
• Profile: varied, aromatic, educational and immersive
• Edition: 2025 premium presentation

Les Caraïbes

BLACK TOT Finest Caribbean, Rhum de mélasse, 46,2% CLAIRIN Communal, Rhum pur jus de canne, 43% HAMPDEN 1753, Rhum de mélasse, 46% KARUKERA Rhum Vieux Réserve Spéciale, Rhum agricole, 42% KIRK & SWEENEY Gran Reserva, Rhum de mélasse, 40% NEISSON Clos Godinot, Rhum agricole, 52,5% NEISSON Profil 62, Rhum agricole, 49,2% PAPA ROUYO Rhum Vieux Colonne Jénérasyon, Rhum agricole, 46% PLANTERAY RUM PXXO, Rhum de mélasse, 40% PLANTERAY RUM XO 20th Anniversary, Rhum de mélasse, 40% PROVIDENCE 3 ans 2021, Rhum sirop de canne à sucre, 52% RENEGADE Pre-Cask Lake Antoine, Rhum pur jus de canne, 50% RUM NATION 8 ans Dominicana, Rhum de mélasse, 40,9%

Amérique latine

DICTADOR 20 ans, Rhum de mélasse, 40% EL AMPARO, Rhum pur jus de canne, 60% FAIR Rum XO, Rhum de mélasse, 40% RUM NATION 10 ans Panama, Rhum de mélasse, 40% RUM NATION Guatemala Gran Reserva, Rhum de mélasse, 40%

Afrique et Asie

AMRUT Two Indies Dark Rum, Rhum de mélasse, 42,8% CHALONG BAY Rum, Rhum pur jus de canne, 40% MHOBA American Oak Aged, Rhum pur jus de canne, 43% PLANTERAY RUM Sealander, Rhum de mélasse, 40% SHAKARA 12 ans, Rhum de mélasse, 45,7% TAKAMAKA Extra Noir, Rhum de mélasse, 43% TAKAMAKA Kreol Cask, Rhum pur jus de canne, 40,3%

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