Tag: celebration distillation
Old New Orleans Crystal Louisiana Rum
by Paul Arthur on Mar.25, 2009, under rum, spirit, white rum
Background: Celebration Distillation Corporation was founded by artist James Michalopoulos and his art is featured on the inside back label of each bottle. The Crystal is a white rum made from Louisiana molasses and flavoured with vanilla.
Nose: Fairly straightforward with vanilla and caramel dominating over a background of mild alcohol.
Taste: Sweet, rich body with notes of vanilla and toffee. Despite whacking you in the face on the nose, here the vanilla fades into a smooth complement to the underlying molasses flavour. Fairly smooth for an unaged spirit, but still some slight alcohol burn.
Overall: Heavier than many white rums, this well-balanced spirit can stand on its own for sipping or add a bit of extra character to a cocktail.
