J. Bally 2008 Rhum Vieux 43%J. Bally 2008 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

Strength: 52

With an assertive 66

which converted for the first time to the production of agricole rather than molasses-based rums

This is a 1993 vintage rhum vieux

the top rums to taste or collect

and along with its sister cask #217 was one of two bottled for the 70th anniversary of Velier in 2017

These good friends received a call one day from Nicolas

Caroni Employees 3rd Release NITA “NITZ” HOGAN 2000

and bottled in 2017 to commemorate Velier’s 70th anniversary

but 3973 is correct

took place in an ex-bourbon barrel

whose origins date back to the legendary Caroni Ceremony on 12 April 2019