HSE Small Cask 2016 Rum | 500ML

Description

Rum: HSE Small Cask 2016 Rum | 500ML

An aged agricole rum matured in small casks to accelerate extraction and intensify character. The 2016 expression delivers concentrated tropical cane flavors, oak, and spice, creating a lively yet refined profile.

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Size: 500ML

Proof: 92 (46%ABV)

Origin: Martinique

Distillery: HSE

An aged agricole rum matured in small casks to accelerate extraction and intensify character. The 2016 expression delivers concentrated tropical cane flavors, oak, and spice, creating a lively yet refined profile. Its compact size allows for vibrant aromatics and depth uncommon in standard barrel aging. A focused, energetic Martinique agricole.

HSE Small Cask 2016 Rum | 500ML Tasting Notes

Nose: Fresh sugarcane, green apple, and tropical fruit. Light vanilla, toasted oak, and gentle spice emerge, giving a concentrated aromatic lift.

Palate: Bold and expressive with cane juice sweetness, caramel, and tropical fruit compote. Oak spice, nutmeg, and subtle citrus provide structure and balance.

Finish: Medium-long, rich and warming. Lingering cane, oak, and light baking spices fade with a clean, precise close.

Distillery Information

Habitation Saint-Étienne (HSE) is one of Martinique’s most prestigious rhum agricole producers, operating within the island’s strict AOC framework. Known for innovative cask experimentation, HSE frequently collaborates with renowned wine estates for secondary maturation. The Château La Tour Blanche finish highlights the distillery’s focus on precision and terroir-driven refinement. By marrying agricole structure with Sauternes sweetness, HSE creates a layered, vinous expression that appeals to both rum and wine enthusiasts. This release exemplifies the house’s reputation for elegant, cask-forward aged agricoles.