A new ESB, the signature blend of Chai, made from a blend of rums aged for at least 24 months in former bourbon and cognac barrels, as well as new French oak barrels.
Tasting notes provided by the producer:
Nose: Very complex—notes of stewed white fruits (apple, quince), with a vinous structure reminiscent of the aromatic palette of Cognac: orange, chocolate, vanilla, nutmeg, grape marc.
Palate: The attack is clean with a smooth structure. The retro-olfaction is of candied orange, caramel, praline, and cinnamon. The palate is as complex as the nose.
Finish: Signature du Chai 44.6° pairs well with pastries such as tarte tatin or orange tart.
In addition, there is a new cuvée designed for mixology: a white agricultural rum made from cane harvested in 2024 on different plots of the estate. The blend was then delicately reduced to 45%.
Tasting notes provided by the producer:
The nose—invigorating—reveals a very distinct dominance of vegetal notes, lemon, and passion fruit. Upon aeration, the vegetal notes disappear, giving way to notes of fresh cane, lime blossom, and jasmine.
The palate offers a supple and linear structure. The dominant citrus notes mingle with a few bitter notes on the finish, with a ripe cane profile.
ESB – 70cl – 44,6% – PVC: 39€ – Distribution : Moon Harbour / CAP 45% – 70cl – 45% – PVC : 17,50€ – Distribution : GMS