Penny
Blue XO Mauritian Rum Batch 2 is now available Distilled at Medine, the oldest
operational distillery on Mauritius, which dates back to 1926, Penny Blue XO
was first released globally in October 2013.Following the US and European
success of the first batch, Penny Blue Batch 2 is now being rolled out through
Berry Bros. & Rudd in the UK, and Anchor Distilling Company in the US.
There
is however a limited allocation of 7,000 bottles, comprised of rum aged in 22
Scotch, Cognac and Bourbon casks for between 5-11 year. Batch 2 is bottled at a slightly lower
strength than its predecessor, at 43.2% abv.
Doug McIvor, spirits manager at Berry Bros. & Rudd, said:
“Meticulously selecting the casks for maturation ensures each batch is distinct
in character. The key is retaining a level of continuity in each batch to
maintain the rich, smooth and fruity complexity that makes this single estate
rum a real expression of intriguing complexity.”
Penny
Blue XO Mauritian Rum, which carries an RRP of £40/€50/US$60, is named after
the world’s rarest stamp, first printed in Mauritius in 1847. Penny Blue XO is also available on the top shelf or the Rum Bar in Key West for your enjoyment.
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