BALLY 2008 The Little Big Book

The Lajus estate, which is composed of a small sugar refinery and a water mill, was built in 1670 in Le Carbet. It was not until 1920, however, that the new owner, Jacques Bally, began producing rum here using a column still he created himself. In 1924, he became the first person to age his rums in casks. Now produced at the Saint-James distillery, Bally is considered one of Martinique¡¯s most traditional rums and is also AOC certified. A real land of contrasts, this version invites the taster to pick up their pilgrim¡¯s staff and set off on a journey of discovery. Willing pilgrims will encounter a particularly colourful palette of flavours and aromas that never loses sight of its goal to maintain incredible unity from beginning to end.
The robust initial nose is characterized by orange zest. The aromatic palette is split into two hemispheres, one reproducing notes of sugar cane and cane sugar, the other spice (nutmeg) and heady florals (peony). The unctuous attack is earthy (marl). Chestnut and sweet chestnut bring beautiful autumnal shades. Gradually, it becomes more spicy (cinnamon) and chocolatey. The firm finish evokes forest floor (porcini). Milky coffee then spreads across the taste buds providing refreshment. On the retro-nasal olfaction, citrus fruit (grapefruit) works in perfect harmony with the sugar cane.
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