Holmes Cay Reunion Island Rum Traditionnel

🌋 Holmes Cay Réunion Island Rum Traditionnel

A revival of French molasses rum. Aged in tropical elegance.

Crafted at the historic Distillerie de Savanna on Réunion Island, this molasses-based rum resurrects a nearly forgotten style once essential to classic tiki cocktails. Aged for three years in ex-cognac casks under tropical conditions, Holmes Cay Réunion Island Rum Traditionnel delivers a rich, aromatic profile that blends heritage with modern finesse.

🪵 Key Features:

• Origin: Réunion Island, Indian Ocean
• Distillery: Distillerie de Savanna
• Base: Molasses from island-grown sugarcane
• Aging: 3 years in ex-cognac French oak casks
• ABV: 46% (92 proof)
• Style: French molasses rum, tropically aged
• Bottled: In New York by Holmes Cay

👃 Tasting Experience:

• Nose: Rich cola, vanilla, citrus zest, and warm baking spices
• Palate: Caramel, toasted oak, cinnamon, nutmeg, dried fruit, and a hint of coffee
• Finish: Medium-long with lingering vanilla, spice, and tropical fruit over a crisp oak dryness

🍹 Ideal For:

• Classic tiki cocktails like Mai Tai and Last Rites
• Sipping neat or over ice
• Pairing with jerk chicken, grilled pineapple, or coconut shrimp

🛒 A Rare Revival

Once a staple in golden-era tiki recipes, this French molasses rum style has been largely unavailable in the U.S.—until now. Holmes Cay Réunion Island Rum Traditionnel offers connoisseurs a rare chance to experience terroir-driven rum with historical depth and tropical sophistication.