Rivers Antoine Estate "Rivers" Royal Grenadian Rum (700ml)
Review Date: 11/2021
Rivers is more than unaged rum; it is nectar from the gods themselves. Marking the pinnacle for production of this mystifying spirt, calling it "rum" seems almost silly. A perfect culmination of technique and patience, it packs endless, joyous flavor and texture into its unassuming bottle. Intensely fruity and grassy on the nose, you almost forget it's 69% alcohol. Pepper, cardamom, lychee, and tamarind as well as the typical banana, it goes down incredibly smoothly despite its intense concentration. Vanilla and date meld perfectly with its deep, earthy sugarcane tones with a healthy dose of that dusty funk you would expect from a John Dore pot still. Fresh cut grass and thyme add to its already eye-popping complexity and round out the flavors with a lip-smacking freshness that keeps me coming back for more. Be careful with this one, as its grace belies its power, but if you treat it with its due reverence, you'll be handsomely rewarded.
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The Rivers Antoine Estate is one of the oldest and most traditional rum estates in the world. Founded on the northeast coast of Grenada in 1785, the estate produces extremely limited quantities in the most ancient tradition. The cane is harvest from 15 hectares of organically farmed fields grown on the shores of the Caribbean ocean. Hand cut and crushed by watermill built in 1840, no more than 3000 Liters of fresh cane juice are processed each day. Without the aid of modern technology, or electricity for that matter, the juice is concentrated in metal pans over bagasse-fueled fires. The lightly concetrated sugar syrup is then spontaneously fermented in open air concrete vats for up to 10 days before being double distilled on two spectacular double-twisted John Dore pots to a proof of about 186. Cut for local consumption to 75% and 69% for export, it's extremely rare to find this special bottle outside of its island home. Grenadians are so proud of the Island's famous spirit they'll insist you: "Don't say rum, say Rivers!"
Product Details
Origin: Other International
Type/Varietal: Rum
Alcohol Content: 69%
SKU: #1559502