Ron Tepuy is a new rum from the historic family distillery Destilería Unidas S.A. (DUSA), in the heart of Venezuela’s sugar-producing region.
Destino is a blend of rums distilled in a kettle still and aged up to 8 years in American oak, finished in Amontillado sherry casks.
Tasting note (Destino) provided by the producer: Nose: intense and warm, with toasted oak and vanilla, plus touches of cocoa and sweet spices. Palate: warm notes of roasted dried fruits, with oak and subtle spices.
«Ron Tepuy is our tribute both to our love for Venezuela and to the family heritage that ties us to rum. We have created a rum inspired by the spectacular nature of our country and the generations of know-how that have shaped our journey. I am proud to share this blend of patience and perfection.»
José Rafael Ballesteros Meléndez, CEO, DUG Group
Monumento is a blend of rums aged up to 12 years under a tropical climate in ex-bourbon American oak casks, then finished in a triple sherry-cask combination (Pedro Ximénez, Amontillado and Oloroso).
Tasting note (Monumento): Nose: a balance of black cherry and spices, evolving towards intense notes of prune and toasted oak. Palate: velvety prune and roasted dried fruits, with oak, deep spices and a touch of dark chocolate.
Monumento 40% – 70cl – RRP: €44 / Destino 40% – 70cl – RRP: €35 – Distribution: IQ spirits