The Story of English Harbour Rum
English Harbour produces an Antiguan rum that is distilled in copper stills and aged 5 years in small oaken barrels. English Harbour sources its molasses from the Dominican Republic and Guyana, which they ferment for 24 to 36 hours in open-top fermenters using a mix of commercial and wild yeast. The wild yeast brings a light briny note to the rum influenced by the seaside location of the distillery.
A five-column continuous copper still is used for distillation. The colomn still produces a lighter style of spirit that is full of character & flavor. The rum is then aged in small ex-bourbon and Tennessee whiskey barrels inside a warehouse with no temperature control. The warm Caribbean climate allows the rum to absorb into the barrels more rapidly resulting in a more intense flavor.
Description
- ABV: 40%
- 80 Proof
- Sweet aromas of molasses complimented by orange peel & coconut
- Strong fruit characteristics
- Light bodied & mellow
Price ($$)
$25-30
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Some Recipe Ideas
Dark n’ Stormy
Ingredients:
- 2 oz rum
- 4 oz ginger beer or ale
- Ice
- 1/2 oz of fresh lime juice (optional)
How to Prepare:
- Add ice to glass
- Add 2 oz of rum
- Top with 4 oz of ginger beer
- Stir
Ingredients
- 2 oz rum
- .25 oz of Honey
- 4 Basil Leaves
- 3 Slices of Fresh Lime
- Top with Ginger Ale or Ginger Beer
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