{"id":7974299828362,"title":"Aikan Fine Rhum Barrels Whisky | 500ML","handle":"aikan-fine-rhum-barrels-whisky-500ml","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhiskey: Aikan Fine Rhum Barrels Whisky | 500ML\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAikan Fine Rhum Barrels is a blended Scotch whisky that was aged for three years in American oak barrels in Scotland and then finished for a further 1 to 2 years in rhum agricole barrels in a Martinique cellar in the Caribbean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder from the Largest \u0026amp; Most Trusted Premium Spirits Marketplace! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatured in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eROLLING STONE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMEN'S JOURNAL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUS WEEKLY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALL ORDERS PLACED ARE GUARANTEED\u003c\/strong\u003e and WILL NOT be cancelled like with other retailers. Many other small liquor store sites will end up cancelling your order due to the high demand and unavailability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 500ML\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProof:\u003c\/b\u003e 86 (43%ABV)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/b\u003e Aikan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAikan Fine Rhum Barrels is a blended Scotch whisky that was aged for three years in American oak barrels in Scotland and then finished for a further 1 to 2 years in rhum agricole barrels in a Martinique cellar in the Caribbean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAikan Fine Rhum Barrels Whisky | 500ML Tasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pageCopy\" id=\"ContentPlaceHolder1_TastingNoteBox_ctl00_noseTastingNote\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVanilla, rich malt, papaya, nutmeg and some menthol herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pageCopy\" id=\"ContentPlaceHolder1_TastingNoteBox_ctl00_palateTastingNote\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOak spice, gingernut biscuits, caramel, vanilla, toasted coconut, banana foam sweets, and grilled almond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pageCopy\" id=\"ContentPlaceHolder1_TastingNoteBox_ctl00_finishTastingNote\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLong and sweet with pecan and tropical fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDistillery Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAikan Whisky Distillery is named from the Arawak word for \"marriage\". It is an innovative project that combines different continents, climates, and spirits. The distillery was founded in 2016 by Benoit Albanel, a whisky lover and avid traveller. Aikan is known for ageing whiskies in Martinique's tropical climate using rum barrels. This method creates smooth, gourmet whiskies that appeal to both whisky and rum fans. Aikan gets its whiskies from Scotland and France. They first age in bourbon casks, then move to the Caribbean for further ageing. Thanks to a mix of international volunteering and entrepreneurship, Benoit is well suited to his new role. Martinique's hot, humid climate is perfect for ageing whisky. The rum barrels used there give Aikan's whisky its unique taste. Tropical ageing brings out strong aromas and complexity but also causes high evaporation, known as the \"angels' share.\" Aikan's \"Intense\" whisky, aged in Grand Arôme rum casks, is a notable mix of rum and whisky flavours. The distillery carefully chooses its casks. These include American and French oak barrels with different toasting methods. This ensures each barrel's distinct character. Aikan's label art represents the merging of two continents, with Caribbean and European elements. Sustainability is also important to them. 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Many other small liquor store sites will end up cancelling your order due to the high demand and unavailability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 500ML\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProof:\u003c\/b\u003e 86 (43%ABV)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/b\u003e Aikan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAikan Fine Rhum Barrels is a blended Scotch whisky that was aged for three years in American oak barrels in Scotland and then finished for a further 1 to 2 years in rhum agricole barrels in a Martinique cellar in the Caribbean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAikan Fine Rhum Barrels Whisky | 500ML Tasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pageCopy\" id=\"ContentPlaceHolder1_TastingNoteBox_ctl00_noseTastingNote\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVanilla, rich malt, papaya, nutmeg and some menthol herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pageCopy\" id=\"ContentPlaceHolder1_TastingNoteBox_ctl00_palateTastingNote\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOak spice, gingernut biscuits, caramel, vanilla, toasted coconut, banana foam sweets, and grilled almond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pageCopy\" id=\"ContentPlaceHolder1_TastingNoteBox_ctl00_finishTastingNote\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLong and sweet with pecan and tropical fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDistillery Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAikan Whisky Distillery is named from the Arawak word for \"marriage\". It is an innovative project that combines different continents, climates, and spirits. The distillery was founded in 2016 by Benoit Albanel, a whisky lover and avid traveller. Aikan is known for ageing whiskies in Martinique's tropical climate using rum barrels. This method creates smooth, gourmet whiskies that appeal to both whisky and rum fans. Aikan gets its whiskies from Scotland and France. They first age in bourbon casks, then move to the Caribbean for further ageing. Thanks to a mix of international volunteering and entrepreneurship, Benoit is well suited to his new role. Martinique's hot, humid climate is perfect for ageing whisky. The rum barrels used there give Aikan's whisky its unique taste. Tropical ageing brings out strong aromas and complexity but also causes high evaporation, known as the \"angels' share.\" Aikan's \"Intense\" whisky, aged in Grand Arôme rum casks, is a notable mix of rum and whisky flavours. The distillery carefully chooses its casks. These include American and French oak barrels with different toasting methods. This ensures each barrel's distinct character. Aikan's label art represents the merging of two continents, with Caribbean and European elements. Sustainability is also important to them. Reduction and bottling are done in France and eco-friendly transport is a key consideration.\u003c\/p\u003e"}