Canne Royale Extra Old Rum 40% Alc./ Volume – 80 Proof from Eastern Caribbean Rum Co. Ltd, awarded by the International Taste & Quality Institute (iTqi) in Brussels. Grenada – April 27, Eastern Caribbean Rum Co. Ltd, has received the prestigious Superior Taste Award 2006 by the International Taste a Quality Institute (iTqi) in Brussels for it Canne Royale Extra Old Rum with 2 Stars, reflecting a global sensory analysis score of more than 80%! Canne Royale Extra Old premium dark rum is produced according to centuries old methods where each batch is precisely blended using rum of the highest quality, which has been aged for at least 8 years in toasted Oak barrels. During its long maturation process the rum is gradually mellowed and allowed to absorb the natural tannins of the wood giving it its dark copper color and its uncommonly smooth and balanced character. Ideal for the dark spirits drinker who is not to keen on the very heavy (pot heavy) aged rums but wants to enjoy the wide range of flavor and aromatic qualities that aged rum can deliver.www.itqi.org“The Superior Taste Award celebrates years of intensive and continuous efforts by our company to offer a product of the highest possible quality to our customers on our domestic market and abroad. We are very proud to receive one of the highest distinctions from renowned European Chefs and Sommeliers who are particularly demanding in terms of absolute quality and also symbolize what is best in gastronomy” says Mr. Eeron Redhead, CEO.
«This very looked-after label, seal of quality, will help us in our business negotiations for expanding our sales domestically and abroad and in further reinforcing the image of our Company». The Eastern Caribbean Rum Company Ltd. will officially receive its price from iTQi during the Award Ceremony to be held on May 19, 2006 in Brussels. iTQi is an independent Chef- and Sommelier-based organization dedicated to judging and honouring superior tasting food and beverages. Products are evaluated by panels of renowned European Chefs and Sommeliers, members of the 9 most prestigious European culinary organizations such as the Maîtres Cuisiniers of France and Belgium, the Académie Culinaire of France, the Federerazione dei Cuochi Italiana, Verband Der Köche Deutschlands, les Jeunes Restaurateurs d’Europe, Euro-Toques and the Association de la Sommellerie Internationale. For more information about iTQi, please visit their website: www.itqi.org The Eastern Caribbean Rum Company is a private corporation .The Company is registered in Grenada and produces its rums in the parish of St. David’s. The firm is focused on taking advantage of traditional production methods to create an exceptional products blended from aged rums. We are exporting to the United States and Japan and our distributors are very pleased with the quality of our products (Canne Royale Extra Old and Cannes Brûlées BANAN Rums) and are working with us to gradually build volumes.
From Paul Pacult , Spirit Journal- Best of 2002 , -December 2002
Pale amber/dusty yellow color-- good purity; the initial nosings immediately pick up the sweetly fragrant aromas of vanilla bean and brown sugar-- exposure to air over another 5 minutes sees the aroma turn slightly deeper as more profound scents of marzipan, light toffee and chocolate cake frosting make for intriguing and delightful sniffing; the palate entry is toasty, mildly sweet and medium-weighted-- the mid palate goes much sweeter as tastes of sugar cookies, brown sugar, honey and vanilla bean combine beautifully; the aftertaste is long, more bittersweet than sweet and elegant; a classy extra old rum that's long on balance and stately presence in the mouth; bravo, great job here. SJ rating- ****Highly Recommended"www.spiritjournal.com
From Luis K. Ayala Rum consultant and author of : The Rum Experience.
Rumshop.net ‘s Newsletter - October 2002
http://www.rumshop.net/newsletters/october2002.pdf
Canne Royale Extra Old Rum (80-Proof). Gentle amber color with soothing traces of gold. The aroma, once allowed to fully develop in the snifter, speaks of wholesome cane juice and careful aging.
Having teased the nose enough, the rum unmasks itself in the palate, revealing intricately woven patterns ranging from fruity sugar to mild oak. The finish is smooth with just a hint of sweetness, leaving you wanting more. An excellent sipping and mixing rum from Grenada which deserves a place in every serious rum-drinker's liquor cabinet.