Saison Reserve Caribbean Rum
Saison Reserve Caribbean Rum is a 43.5% ABV (87 proof) Caribbean blend — Barbados 30%, Trinidad 65%, Jamaica 5% — aged up to 8 years in American white oak in the Caribbean, then finished 12 months in 50+ mature French oak barrels (ex-cognac) on the banks of the Charente River in France. Distilled from molasses in pot stills and sugarcane in column stills, assembled barrel-by-barrel by Cognac Master Jérôme Tessendier, and bottled with no sugar or caramel added. The flagship of the Saison line — order Saison Reserve Caribbean Rum online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 43.5% (87 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Blend: Barbados 30% / Trinidad 65% / Jamaica 5%
- Age: Up to 8 years in the Caribbean + 12 months finishing in ex-cognac French oak
- Origin: Caribbean — finished in Cognac, France
- Additives: No sugar or caramel added
The House Blend, Built Like Cognac
If the single-origin Triple Casks are Saison's crus, the Reserve is its grande assemblage. Three Caribbean terroirs go in — the fruit of Jamaica (just 5%, for lift), the depth of Trinidad, the elegance of Barbados — aged up to eight years in the islands, then re-blended and finished a full year in the same French oak that once held Tessendier cognac. It drinks like the meeting point of rum and cognac: tropical maturity with French polish. See the Sherry Cask for the other multi-island blend, browse the rum collection, or shop the Saison line.
Tasting Notes
Dark fruit, molasses, and baking spice from the long Caribbean years, with the ex-cognac French oak lending dried fig, walnut, and a round, polished texture; the Jamaican touch adds a high, fruity lift to the finish.
How to Enjoy
Neat in a copita — the 43.5% bottling is built for sipping. A large cube works too; the long finish holds up to dilution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which rums are in the blend?
Barbados (30%), Trinidad (65%), and Jamaica (5%).
How long is it aged?
Up to 8 years in American white oak in the Caribbean, then 12 months finishing in mature ex-cognac French oak barrels in France.
Is it sweetened?
No — Saison adds no sugar or caramel to any of its rums.
For the flagship of the Saison line, buy Saison Reserve Caribbean Rum online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.