Ratu
RATU LAUTOKA 16 YO 46%
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.
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Product Details
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.
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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.
