J. Bally 1997 Rhum Vieux 43%

J. Bally 1997 Rhum Vieux 43%J. Bally 1997 Rhum Vieux The J. Bally brand is named after founder, Jacques Bally, who purchased the Lajus plantation in 1917 following its closure after the 1902 Mount Pelee eruption. After rebuilding the distillery virtually from scratch and acquiring the neighbouring Habitation Dariste, the equipment from which was incorporated into the restored Lajus, Jacques began to lay down spirt in 1924. Bally holds an important place in the history of French

This prolonged ageing in ex-Bourbon barrels gives this rum a unique depth and complexity

who quit her job as a hospital physician to run it after his death

On the nose

18% alcohol content

this was aged in single French oak cask #FRA1809-03

bottled at cask strength in 2017 to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Italian distributors

and for over 100 years produced bulk rum for blending alongside various other sugar products

it is a prized possession for rum enthusiasts and collectors alike

Strength: 57%

Distilled from molasses in 1985 and matured to perfection over 21 years

Strength: 55%

has been carefully aged for 21 years in ex-Bourbon casks