A smooth and complex rum with rich notes of cocoa, vanilla, and dried fruits, finished with subtle oak and warm spices.
Angostura 1919 is a premium aged rum from Trinidad and Tobago, produced by the House of Angostura, renowned for their iconic bitters. This exceptional spirit represents a blend of light and heavy rums carefully aged in charred American oak bourbon barrels.
Distillation & Aging Process
The rum's story begins with carefully selected molasses, fermented with a proprietary strain of yeast. After distillation, the spirit is aged in first-fill bourbon casks for a minimum of 8 years, allowing the rum to develop its characteristic smoothness and complexity.
Taste Profile
Nose: Rich aromas of cocoa, toffee, and toasted oak with hints of tropical fruits.
Palate: Smooth and medium-bodied, featuring prominent notes of vanilla, caramel, and dried fruits. The bourbon barrel aging imparts subtle oak characteristics and warm spices.
Finish: Long and elegant with lingering notes of butterscotch and gentle spices.
Territory & Heritage
The name "1919" commemorates a significant year in Trinidad's rum history. After a fire destroyed the Government Rum Bond in 1932, the master blender discovered some charred casks that had been filled in 1919. The rum inside had developed an exceptionally smooth and rich character, which became the inspiration for this expression.
Fun Facts
- The House of Angostura began its rum production in the 1940s, though they were already famous for their bitters since 1824.
- Each bottle features the distinctive butterfly logo, symbolizing the metamorphosis of raw ingredients into refined spirits.
- The rum has won multiple international awards, including gold medals at the Caribbean Rum Awards.
- Despite being known primarily for their bitters, Angostura is now one of the Caribbean's leading rum producers.