FLAG SERIES 8 ans 2016 Thailand

Part of La Maison du Whisky’s exclusive FLAG SERIES, this limited-edition selection celebrates the individuality, terroir and craftsmanship of world-class rum producers. Each bottling is drawn from a single cask and chosen for its expressive identity, offering a rare window into rum cultures shaped by geography, tradition and technique. From pot-distilled cane juice rums of Southern Africa to long-fermented Indonesian molasses and monovarietal Vietnamese fresh-cane distillates, the FLAG SERIES highlights the extraordinary diversity of global rum-making through small-batch releases limited to only a few hundred bottles.

This FLAG SERIES 8 Year Old 2016 Thailand expression showcases the aromatic singularity of Thai rum, shaped by the country’s hot, humid climate and centuries-old sugarcane cultivation. Distilled in a column still, it matured for four years under tropical ageing before continuing its evolution under continental conditions. The result is a spirit that blends intensity with restraint, opening with bold, free-spirited energy before revealing an unexpectedly delicate and refined heart. Notes of rose petal and vibrant red fruits (strawberry, raspberry, redcurrant) linger long after the tasting, charting a flavour journey that feels both adventurous and deeply rooted.

Thailand’s rum heritage is tied to its long history of sugarcane agriculture. Although the nation’s first sugar refinery was established in 1937, sugarcane has been cultivated since with 14th century, with Thailand now standing among the world’s leading cane producers and exporters. This backdrop of agricultural expertise, combined with tropical ageing and precise distillation, gives rise to a rum that moves beyond established categories, offering an invitation to explore a new aromatic frontier shaped by climate, culture, and craft.