Angostura 1919 Rum 750ml

Angostura 1919 is named for a story, not an age. After a fire at Trinidad's Government Rum Bond in 1932, master blender J.B. Fernandes found casks filled in 1919 that had come through especially well and blended from them; today's rum recreates that style. It is a molasses rum from Angostura's column stills in Laventille, Trinidad, aged in ex-bourbon casks and bottled at 40%. Newer labels call it Grand Reserve 1919.

It is smooth and bright, with vanilla, dried tropical fruit, cocoa and light oak, and a peppery finish.

1919 is the easy-drinking pick in the Angostura range: softer than Angostura 1824 and richer than Angostura 7 Year.

The producer suggests it in an Old Fashioned, or simply with coconut water over ice. It is also good neat.

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