This summer time, Maison Ferrand launched Planteray Mister Fogg Navy Rum, a rum mix that pays homage to the heritage and craftsmanship of Navy rum. Drawing from 4 of the principle rum-producing Caribbean islands traditionally utilized in Navy blends – Barbados, Trinidad, Guyana and Jamaica, Mister Fogg is on the market as a restricted version. The rum launch is accompanied by the in-depth co-authored e-book “Exploring 300 Years of Royal Navy Rum and Its Approach” by Maison Ferrand proprietor and grasp blender Alexandre Gabriel and rum historian Matt Pietrek.
This rum is a tribute to the late Michael Fogg, a British naval veteran who joined ED&F Man, (provider of rum to the British Royal Navy), shortly after his naval service. He was a key determine of the historical past of Navy rum, and his ardour for this spirit considerably contributed to the authors’ understanding of what Navy rum actually is.
Planteray Mister Fogg Navy Rum and the e-book had been born of a ardour for uncovering bygone spirits, their place and significance in historical past and the will to revive and have a good time the essence of true Navy rum for at the moment’s spirits aficionados. Exploring 300 Years of Royal Navy Rum and Its Strategies is the results of 5 years of intensive, devoted analysis, uncovering and analyzing historic paperwork. It options unique in-depth exploration of the wealthy heritage and complex manufacturing strategies that outline Royal Navy rum. The 256-page e-book delves into the importance of the sort of rum, together with the evolution of its manufacturing and the cultural practices surrounding its consumption. Highlighting the seven pillars of Navy rum – mixing of rums from completely different nations, double growing older, the usage of used barrels, dynamic growing older, Navy lively vatting, issuing proof and burnt sugar browning – Gabriel and Pietrek present a complete and engaging narrative that may captivate rum lovers and historians alike. Learn an excerpt HERE.
Whereas there isn’t any formal definition of Navy rum, rum consultants normally agree that it’s a mix of aged rums from two or extra nations. Planteray Mister Fogg Navy Rum is comprised of rums from Barbados, the birthplace of rum (West Indies Rum Distillery), Trinidad (Trinidad Distillers Ltd.), Guyana (Diamond Distillery) and Jamaica (Nationwide Rums of Jamaica).
Aged in ex-bourbon barrels of their nations of origin, the rums had been then transported to the southwest of France, emulating the historic custom of dynamic growing older on ships. Upon arrival within the Cognac area, the mix undergoes double growing older in used oak barrels and in depth oxygenation in massive, open wood vats, replicating the humid atmosphere of the British docks, enhancing maturation. Introduced at a strong 55.7% ABV, this displays the historic Navy proof requirements and ensures the rum’s stability, honoring the traditions of the British Navy whereas interesting to fashionable palates.
Planteray Mister Fogg Navy Rum is a restricted version, obtainable nationwide with a instructed retail worth of $36.00 (55.7% ABV, 700ml). The e-book might be obtainable for buy later this yr. Discover out extra HERE.
GSN’s Remarks: Heavy wooden and char funk with a plethora of excessive ester notes. A considerably burnt caramel scent mingled with mild baking spice. On the tongue, the mouthfeel is viscous and barely heavy as if the depth of taste is approaching syrup. The primary impression is of deep wooden and tannin with a goodly dose of burnt stave. However, the molasses sweetness kicks in and presents the opposite half of the equation. A spherical and brooding rum that calls to be used as the bottom in fake tropical libations, or just as a float for a of completion. For an attention-grabbing twist, strive it in a Darkish & Stormy. GSN Score: A-
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