RHUM RHUM 2024 Libération

The story of Rhum Rhum began in 2004, when Luca Gargano of Velier invited renowned distiller Gianni Capovilla to Marie-Galante with the ambition of producing what he envisioned as one of the world’s finest agricultural rums. A master of eau-de-vie production, Capovilla accepted the challenge and installed the first Müller pot still at the Bielle distillery in 2005, followed by a second still in 2007. After an extended fermentation process lasting six to eight days, the first Rhum Rhum Blanc was released in 2009, followed by an aged expression in 2010. The distillery’s approach also celebrates the island’s agricultural heritage, including traditional sugarcane varieties that had once disappeared from local cultivation.

Following a four-year hiatus, Rhum Rhum returns with two new expressions, including its oldest releases to date. Libération 2024 continues the distinctive tradition of the range, where the year displayed on the label refers to the date of bottling following maturation, rather than the year of distillation. Rich, natural and remarkably expressive, this agricultural rum reveals a complex interplay of mineral, empyreumatic, fruity, floral and spicy notes. Its aromatic journey moves from cane honey, tropical fruit and citrus to herbaceous and medicinal nuances, culminating in a dense, lingering finish with elegant woody and warming spice characteristics.