Swell De Spirits Private Garden N°18 Belize Travellers 2008 Rum | 500ML

A rare single cask release from the “Private Garden” series, distilled in 2008 and bottled after long aging with a combination of tropical and continental influence. With only around 370 bottles produced, this is a highly limited, cask-strength expression showcasing the classic Travellers profile with added depth and intensity. Expect a rich, structured rum that leans into chocolate, coconut, and oak rather than light sweetness.

Swell De Spirits Private Garden N°18 Belize Travellers 2008 Rum | 500ML Tasting Notes

Nose: Warm vanilla, caramel, tropical fruits like mango and banana, with hints of citrus peel, light oak, and soft coffee notes.

Palate: Full-bodied and creamy with layered notes of roasted banana, mango, caramel, dark chocolate, and gentle spice, balanced by a firm oak backbone.

Finish: Long, warm, and slightly dry with lingering spice, toasted oak, and fading tropical fruit sweetness.

Distillery Information

Swell De Spirits is an independent French bottler known for sourcing unique single casks and releasing them in very small quantities with a strong focus on authenticity. Their “Private Garden” series highlights carefully selected barrels with distinctive profiles, often combining tropical and continental aging to build complexity. This release comes from Travellers Distillery in Belize, a producer recognized for its smooth, bourbon-influenced rum style derived from molasses and column distillation. Unlike standard releases, this bottling is presented at cask strength, offering a more concentrated and unfiltered expression of the distillate. The limited outturn and single cask nature make each release highly collectible. This 2008 vintage stands out as a rich, dessert-leaning Belize rum with depth, balance, and a polished yet powerful character.

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