Ratu

RATU LAUTOKA 16 YO 46%

70cl
Rum
Fiji

Ratu means "chief" in Fijian. This range of molasses rum comes from the unique Fiji distillery:Rum Co. of Fiji. Produced in limited edition, Ratu Lautoka is aged for 16 years in ex-bourbon American oak barrels with a capacity of 200 liters.

Product Details

Reference RHLAU16YOA

Category: Rum
Alcohol level: 46%
Brand: Ratu
Origin: Fiji Islands
Distillery: RUM Co of Fiji
Aging: Fût d'ex-bourbon en chêne américain, fût de muscat 30 ans
Age: 16 years
Aromatic profile: Smoked oak, dried fruits
Tasting: Fresh
Capacity: 70cl

Tasting advice

To be enjoyed well chilled as an aperitif or digestive.

Tasting notes

Appareance

Dark.

Nose

Complex aromas of smoked oak, dried fruit and honey.

Palate

Notes of dried apricot and spicy oak and a peppery mid-palate.

Finish

A long dry finish.

Learn more

Ratu means "chief" in Fijian. This line of molasses rum comes from 'one of Fiji's unique distilleries:Rum Co. of Fiji.
According to legend, the name Lautoka means "spear blow" in a duel between two Fijian chiefs. The town of Lautoka is also the headquarters of the Rum Co of Fiji distillery. Produced in limited series, Ratu Lautoka is aged for 16 years in 200-liter American oak ex-bourbon barrels. Half of the rum is aged for an additional six months in 30 year old Muscat barrels before being blended.

RUM Co. of Fiji

RUM Co. of Fiji is the only rum distillery in Fiji, which makes their rums absolutely unique. The distillery was recognized as the "Rum Distillery of the Year" at the 2020 Melbourne International Spirits Competition.