Rhum Barbancourt 15 Year is a standout Haitian agricole rum that balances elegance and age. It carries forward the purity of sugar cane juice distillation, while benefiting from serious barrel maturation. Its not overly aggressive; rather, it reveals layers of dried fruit, spice, oak, and sweetness in a measured, refined way. A rum for sipping, reflecting terroir and time.

Origins & Craftsmanship

• Producer: Socit du Rhum Barbancourt, Haiti. One of Haitis oldest rum houses, founded in 1862.

• Style: Made from pure sugar cane juice (agricole-style / rhum agricole) rather than molasses.

• Distillation & Aging: Distilled (Barbancourt uses a variation of French-style distillation) and matured inLimousin white oak barrels (French oak) for 15 years.

• Release: Limited quantities are released annually from the familys private stock.

• Proof / ABV: According to independent review, 43% ABV.

Tasting Profile

Element Notes Colour / Appearance Deep amber / golden brown showing the influence of long oak maturation. Nose / Aroma Rich and fruity: dried apricot, fig, prune; dark caramel; oak spice; hints of vanilla and toasted nuts. Palate / Taste Smooth and full: caramel, toffee, cooked fruit (prune, fig), warm spices (cinnamon, nutmeg), oak, and a touch of chocolate or tobacco depth. Finish Long, warming, with lingering dried fruit, oak tannins, spice, and a subtle dry dryness that encourages another sip.

One reviewer noted that on ice, the aroma becomes even richer in brown sugar and vanilla, but in cocktails much of the nuance can fade into generic sweetness.

Food & Beverage Pairings

• Neat / Sipping: Best sipped neat or with a large ice cube to let the aromas open.

• Dessert Pairings: Dried fruit desserts (fig tarts, prune cake), crme brle, pecan pie.

• Dark Chocolate: Cocoa, bittersweet chocolate to echo the matured oak and fruit notes.

• Nuts & Cheese: Roasted nuts, aged cheeses (Gouda, Manchego).

• Smoked / Grilled Meats: Pulled pork, roasted game meats rich oak and spice can complement smoky savory flavors.

Quick Overview

Feature Detail Name Rhum Barbancourt 15 Year Estate Reserve (Rserve du Domaine) Country / Origin Haiti Style Agricole-style rum (from sugar cane juice) Aging 15 years in French Limousin oak barrels ABV / Proof ~43% ABV Character / Style Rich, layered, dried fruit & oak spice, refined and mature