Virgin Cane Rhum
Virgin Cane Rhum
Virgin Cane Rhum is a small batch of Sydney’s first rum in decades and the third release under the Archie Rose Concepts label, reserved for our rarest and most experimental releases.
Inspired by Australia’s distilling heritage, Virgin Cane Rhum was distilled in 2016 from freshly cut and pressed sugar cane from Condong, northern NSW. With just 182 bottles released at the cask strength of 56.8%, it expresses notes of chervil, olives, marshmallow and fresh earth.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Composed and refined yet generous. The verdant aromas of pine needles, white sage, raspberries and chervil greet you at first nosing. With time, the influence of the cask emerges with notes of crème brûlée and toffee which are framed by rose and white musk. In the background a note of forest floor can be found.
Palate
A round oily texture which belies the natural cask strength. Flavours of white chocolate biscuits, tarragon and honey intermingle.
Finish
A remarkable tension between sweet and savoury elements which dovetails into black olives and seaspray. The faint impression of smoke is left on the palate.
Production Notes
Sugar Cane Sourced
| Cane Variety | Age of Cane | Treatment | Origin | Cultivation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q208 | 1 year old | Virgin harvest | Condong, New South Wales | Accredited sustainably grown |
| KQ228 | 2 years old | Virgin harvest | Condong, New South Wales | Accredited sustainably grown |
| Q240 | 2 years old | Virgin harvest | Condong, New South Wales | Accredited sustainably grown |