Transcontinental Line - Jamaica 2012

Launched in 2016, 'Transcontinental Rum Line' is a new brand from the French retailer, LMDW (La Maison du Whisky). Aimed at seducing lovers of high-end rum, the colourful packaging is inspired by rum trader's trips between the New World and the Old Continent. Evaporation rates were found to be lower when barrels were matured en route, rather than in the hot Caribbean climate, hence the trips were considered to have an economic advantage.

Nose: full-bodied, pulpy. The very original initial nose is characterized by notes of agave and brioche. Slightly earthy, it allows glimpses of juicy pear, beeswax and candied lemon once allowed to breathe. Warm, it gradually becomes increasingly spicy (pepper, nutmeg), aniseedy and honeyed (acacia). A delicious note of milk chocolate suddenly appears. Palate: lively, elegant. Ripe fruits (Mirabelle plum, plum, yellow peach) bring lots of freshness and creaminess to the attack. The mid-palate is enveloped by precious honeys (heather, lavender) before noble spices (cinnamon, ginger) take over. These are accompanied by notes of latte and spice bread.