The Antigua Distillery 2012 Velier The House of English Harbour bottled 2018

  • 66% |
  • 0.70L

This bottling resulted from a small mistake when the Coffey still broke, leading to unusually high levels of congeners in the whisky in relation to the aroma molecules that failed to comply with the standards of the distillery where it was produced, the Antigua distillery. This is how, in 2017, Luca…More info

Description du lot

  • Distillery: The Antigua Distillery
  • Appellation: Rhum
  • Country/Region: Antigua-et-Barbuda 
  • Quantity: 1 Bottle
  • Level: 1 into-neck
  • State: 1 good appearance

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The Antigua Distillery 2012 Velier The House of English Harbour bottled 2018

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  • Current Price Estimate

  • €131
  • €155 (Highest price)
  • €131 (Lowest price)

Latest auction prices

  • 13/12/2024 €143
  • 13/12/2024 €154
  • 04/10/2024 €131
  • 07/06/2024 €131
  • 19/04/2024 €119

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The Antigua Distillery 2012 Velier The House of English Harbour bottled 2018

Cuvée presentation

This bottling resulted from a small mistake when the Coffey still broke, leading to unusually high levels of congeners in the whisky in relation to the aroma molecules that failed to comply with the standards of the distillery where it was produced, the Antigua distillery. This is how, in 2017, Luca Gargano, one of the greatest spirits collectors and men in the world of rum, happened upon and recovered the 27 casks in which the mistake was made during a trip to the Caribbean, much to our delight (and the delight of our taste buds).
The result? This rum bottled at 66% ABV is an utterly pure and unadulterated product, a concentrated and delicious molasses rum. The nose is intense and rich, with notes of vanilla and tobacco, a handful of dried fruits, and pepper. On the palate, the power will astonish you, revealing some citrus fruits, chocolate and vanilla. The finish is incredibly long, staying peacefully on spices.
Why not soften the power of this rum with a the freshness of a lime sorbet? You could also pair it with seafood such as scallops.

The distillery The Antigua Distillery

Antigua Distillers Ltd was founded in 1929 by a cooperative of local rum retailers who wanted control over the production of their stocks. The distillery began operating three years later, which each of the cooperative’s owners bottling their own label of rum produced at the distillery. The distillery’s first collaborative rum, Cavalier Antigua Label, was released in 1947 and went on to become the now well-known brand English Harbour. The historic Savalle column still was replaced with a John Dore column still in 1991.

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Detailed characteristics

  • Distillery: The Antigua Distillery
  • Vintage: 2012
  • Bottler: Of.
  • Appellation: Rhum
  • Country/Region: Antigua-et-Barbuda 
  • Alcohol percentage: 66 %
  • Volume: 0.70L
  • Quantity: 1 Bottle
  • Level: 1 into-neck
  • State: 1 good appearance
  • Case: Yes
  • Origin: -
  • Recoverable VAT: Yes
  • Color: Brown

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