Samaroli Caribbean Rum 2003This stupendous little gem represents the very best of the "Spanish style" rum available on the market. Made in the Caribbean, it was, oddly enough, matured in Scotland where the cooler climate has the effect of rendering an elegant rum with clean lines and longer ageability.

The hand of time has truly nurtured this noble spirit as enriching nuances of Seville oranges

Despite the additional cost and labor required

and hence the amazing price

ex sherry and virgin oak casks

honeyed oak and apricots

his whiskies are protected by the thick Italian glass bottles he uses

It is ripe

Steve Beam and his brother James (Paul) Beam Jr

and bottled all on our Hudson Valley estate

commonly known as Lechuguilla

with no corresponding increase in demand - these farmers began milling and mashing their excess corn

took over the family business