March 2020 Auction

La Bonne Intention LBI 1998 Velier 9 Year Old

Velier was founded by Casimir Chaix in Genoa in 1947 as a wine and spirits importer and distributor. By the 1980s they were still a small family-company with less than ten staff. This all changed in 1986 when it was purchased by Luca Gargano, a former brand ambassador for Saint James who was at the time still in his twenties. Under his direction, they selected their first single cask whiskies in 1992, and their first rum in 1996. In the decades that followed, Velier have gone on to become one of the most collectible brands in the industry, and Gargano has positioned them as the one of the foremost authorities and bottlers of rum anywhere in the world.

Velier's earliest Demerara releases were bottled in 1996, laying the groundwork for what would later become affectionately known as the \"Age of Velier's Demerara.\" This began in earnest in 2004, after Gargano was invited to the Demerara Distillers Ltd warehouses in Guyana to select tropically aged barrels to be bottled by Velier for the first time. The \"age\" only lasted until 2015, but has an enduring legacy of having indelibly raised the profile of the historic rum stills and marque's of Guyana, which have become some of the most sought after in the world, these Velier releases in particular.

Named for the lost La Bonne Intention Estate distillery and was produced according to the original LBI recipe, this is a fantastic 9 year old rum. The back label erroneously states this to be a PM marque, distilled in 1998 on the Port Mourant double wooden pot still at Uitvlugt. The marque however is LBI, and the still in question the distillery's savalle columns. Bottled in 2004, this is one of 274 bottles.

Uitvlugt, pronounced [eye-flut] was located on the west bank of the Demerara river near the Dutch-established town of the same name. The distillery was established at the end of the 18th century and remained Dutch-owned until the government in Guyana began to nationalise and consolidate the country’s rum production in 1974. Thereafter it became part of the portfolio of Demerara Distillers Ltd (DDL), who closed it down at the end of 1999. Uitvlugt originally operated double wooden pot stills, however these were replaced by a four column French Savalle still in the early 1920s. A double wooden pot still was reinstalled in the 1950s however, moved there from the closed Port Mourant distillery. That still produced this rum. It is constructed from Greenheart wood, which is native to Guyana and is mostly used in boat-building due to its ability to remain strong while constantly wet. The wood is also well suited to distilling, stripping spirit of sulphites in the same manner that copper does. The Port Mourant and the Versailles single wooden pot still are the last of their kind still in operation. The Port Mourant still is so-called as it started life at the distillery of the same name, established in 1732. Its configuration produces a typically heavy bodied and oily distillate, generally credited with being one of the key components in the old Royal Navy blend. Port Mourant rums remain high in demand to this day, and the still remains in operation at Diamond, the last remaining distillery in the country.

Albion AN 1983 Velier 25 Year Old

One of a series of legendary bottlings from the brief but beautiful period (2004-2015) when Velier owned a small stake in Demerara Distillers Ltd (DDL), which afforded Luca Gargano privileged access the warehouses and his pick of casks to bottle. Sadly \"The Age of Velier Demerara\" has passed but the memory of it lives on, encased in glass. 

Distilled in Guyana at Uitvlugt distillery in 1983, this was bottled in January 2008 from a single cask.

Interestingly the label states the spirit filled in to the cask was distilled in a Wooden Continuous Still. While the Albion distillery did indeed have such a still, when they closed in 1968 it was not transferred to the Uitlvugt distillery, who opted instead for the Four Column Savalle Still to make the 'Albion style' rums. The wooden continuous still associated with Uitvlugt is the one they received from Enmore when it close din 1994, but the vintage here predates this. Herein we have an anomaly then, as Uitvlugt were the distillery that assumed the rights to the production of Albion rum. Either the Uitvlugt had a wooden coffey still in the 1980s that is not well documented, or the information on the box is mistaken. Either way, this is a special and spectacularly rare rum.

Uitvlugt closed in 2000, with all of its stills now operated by Demerara Distillers Ltd (DDL) at Diamond distillery.

Rhum Geska 1 Litre 1930s

An excellent old bottle of rum produced for negociants Maison Auberbg & Fils. 

The bottle bears the a counter ration dating to 1942 indication that this is old war stock that had been held in bond during the war then finally released when rationing ended. 

Diamond <>W 1993 Velier 12 Year Old

One of a series of legendary bottlings from the brief but beautiful period (2004-2015) when Velier owned a small stake in Demerara Distillers Ltd (DDL), which afforded Luca Gargano privileged access the warehouses and his pick of casks to bottle. Sadly \"The Age of Velier Demerara\" has passed but the memory of it lives on in these spectacular releases. 

This is a Demerara rum from the metal coffey stills of Diamond distillery, now the only facility in Guyana, with Uitvlugt closing the year after this was distilled.

Drawn from a single casks marked <>W, all fully aged in the tropics for 12 years.

One of 266 bottles.

Uitvlugt UF30E 1985 Velier 27 Year Old

One of a series of legendary bottlings from the brief but beautiful period (2004-2015) when Velier owned a small stake in Demerara Distillers Ltd (DDL), which afforded Luca Gargano privileged access the warehouses and his pick of casks to bottle. Sadly \"The Age of Velier Demerara\" has passed but the memory of it lives on in these spectacular releases. 

A fantastic 27 year old rum, distilled in 1985 at the lost Uitvlugt distillery in Guyana from sugar grown in field #30 East on the same estate, hence UF30E.

Bottled in 2012 from a stock of 3 barrels, fully aged in the tropics, which produced 814 bottles.

Caroni 1996 Velier 22 Year Old Single Cask Heavy #3812 / Shinanoya & Bar Lamp

Established in 1923 on the site of the sugar factory for which it was named, Caroni was a key ingredient of British Navy rations, where it's famous high ester 'Heavy' rums help to make up the signature flavour. Sadly, with the decline of the Trinidadian sugar industry, the Islands distillers became more and more dependent upon imported molasses, making distilling less and less economical. The writing then, was already on the wall when in 2001 the Trinidadian government sold a 49% share in the holding company to Angostura. Caroni was shuttered in 2002 and a behemoth of flavour was lost to the world.

Thankfully, in 2004, Luca Gargano discovered the ossuary of Caroni's warehouses filled with barrels of the legendary heavy rum quietly ageing. Since then we have seen a number of outstanding releases, proving increasingly popular with collectors and drinkers alike.

One of a handful of single cask bottlings produced in in the latter half of the 2010s, this particular example was distilled in 1996 and matured 22 years prior to bottling in 2018 for Shinanoya and BAR LAMP. 

One of 210 bottles. 

Caroni 2000 Velier 15 Year Old Single Cask Heavy #4655 / The Nectar

Established in 1923 on the site of the sugar factory for which it was named, Caroni was a key ingredient of British Navy rations, where it's famous high ester 'Heavy' rums help to make up the signature flavour. Sadly, with the decline of the Trinidadian sugar industry, the Islands distillers became more and more dependent upon imported molasses, making distilling less and less economical. The writing then, was already on the wall when in 2001 the Trinidadian government sold a 49% share in the holding company to Angostura. Caroni was shuttered in 2002 and a behemoth of flavour was lost to the world.

Thankfully, in 2004, Luca Gargano discovered the ossuary of Caroni's warehouses filled with barrels of the legendary heavy rum quietly ageing. Since then we have seen a number of outstanding releases, proving increasingly popular with collectors and drinkers alike.

A full proof heavy Trinidad rum, distilled in 2000 and aged 15 years before being bottled from single cask #4681, which was specially selected by The Nectar.

The Nectar was founded in Belgium in 2006 by Mario Groteklaes and Jan Broekmans. In addition to being a well-respected independent bottler, they are also one of Belgium's largest wine and spirit importers.

Bottled in 2015, this and several other sister casks were bottled as the first releases of a 2000 vintage Caroni.

Angel Share > 71%

J. Bally 1929 

Named for Jaques Bally who purchased the Lajus Plantation in 1917 which was closed after the 1902 Mount Pelee eruption. After rebuilding the distillery virtually from scratch and acquiring the neighbouring Habitation Dariste whose equipment was incorporated into the restored Lajus, Jaques began to lay down his spirt in 1924.

J. Bally holds an important place in the history of French style rhum as he was one of the first to adopt the sophisticated principals of distillation and maturation that had long been established in Cognac.

In 1989, J. Bally was acquired by Remy Cointreau and the original site was closed, with production moved to Domain du Simon. 

This is a 1929 vintage.

Caroni 1996 Velier 22 Year Old Single Cask Heavy #3812 / Shinanoya & Bar Lamp

Established in 1923 on the site of the sugar factory for which it was named, Caroni was a key ingredient of British Navy rations, where it's famous high ester 'Heavy' rums help to make up the signature flavour. Sadly, with the decline of the Trinidadian sugar industry, the Islands distillers became more and more dependent upon imported molasses, making distilling less and less economical. The writing then, was already on the wall when in 2001 the Trinidadian government sold a 49% share in the holding company to Angostura. Caroni was shuttered in 2002 and a behemoth of flavour was lost to the world.

Thankfully, in 2004, Luca Gargano discovered the ossuary of Caroni's warehouses filled with barrels of the legendary heavy rum quietly ageing. Since then we have seen a number of outstanding releases, proving increasingly popular with collectors and drinkers alike.

One of a handful of single cask bottlings produced in in the latter half of the 2010s, this particular example was distilled in 1996 and matured 22 years prior to bottling in 2018 for Shinanoya and BAR LAMP. 

One of 210 bottles. 

Port Mourant PM 1975 Velier 33 Year Old

One of a series of legendary bottlings from the brief but beautiful period (2004-2015) when Velier owned a small stake in Demerara Distillers Ltd (DDL), which afforded Luca Gargano privileged access the warehouses and his pick of casks to bottle. Sadly \"The Age of Velier Demerara\" has passed but the memory of it lives on, encased in glass. 

Distilled in 1975, the casks, marked PM, were selected by Luca Gargano of Velier in March 2008 after a whopping 33 years of continental ageing.

Port Mourant distillery closed in the 1950s, and its still was transferred to Uitvlugt where the three barrels in this blend were filled. The Port Mourant double wooden pot still was then moved to Diamond in 2000 when Uitvlugt closed as well.

One of 518 bottles. 

Caroni 1996 Velier 20 Year Old Single Cask Heavy #5623 / Kirsch Whisky

Established in 1923 on the site of the sugar factory for which it was named, Caroni was a key ingredient of British Navy rations, where it's famous high ester 'Heavy' rums help to make up the signature flavour. Sadly, with the decline of the Trinidadian sugar industry, the Islands distillers became more and more dependent upon imported molasses, making distilling less and less economical. The writing then, was already on the wall when in 2001 the Trinidadian government sold a 49% share in the holding company to Angostura. Caroni was shuttered in 2002 and a behemoth of flavour was lost to the world.

Thankfully, in 2004, Luca Gargano discovered the ossuary of Caroni's warehouses filled with barrels of the legendary heavy rum quietly ageing. Since then we have seen a number of outstanding releases, proving increasingly popular with collectors and drinkers alike.

Distilled in 1996 and aged entirely in Guyana for 20 years, this is a single cask bottling from barrel #5623, specially selected by Kirsch Whisky.

One of 298 bottles.

Enmore MEA 1988 Velier 20 Year Old

One of a series of legendary bottlings from the brief but beautiful period (2004-2015) when Velier owned a small stake in Demerara Distillers Ltd (DDL), which afforded Luca Gargano privileged access the warehouses and his pick of casks to bottle. Sadly \"The Age of Velier Demerara\" has passed but the memory of it lives on in these spectacular releases. 

A fantastic 20 year old, full proof, Demerara rum. This is bottled from 2 barrels distilled at Enmore in 1988, before it closed. The rum was produced on their single wooden pot still, which had started life at Versailles on the banks of the Demerara river, where this style of Rum derives its name. Enmore closed soon after, in 1993 and the stills and stock were transferred to Uitvlugt which, in turn, closed in 2000.

Bottled in March 2008

Caroni 1982 Velier 24 Year Old Full Proof Heavy

Established in 1923 on the site of the sugar factory for which it was named, Caroni was a key ingredient of British Navy rations, where it's famous high ester 'Heavy' rums help to make up the signature flavour. Sadly, with the decline of the Trinidadian sugar industry, the Islands distillers became more and more dependent upon imported molasses, making distilling less and less economical. The writing then, was already on the wall when in 2001 the Trinidadian government sold a 49% share in the holding company to Angostura. Caroni was shuttered in 2002 and a behemoth of flavour was lost to the world.

Thankfully, in 2004, Luca Gargano discovered the ossuary of Caroni's warehouses filled with barrels of the legendary heavy rum quietly ageing. Since then we have seen a number of outstanding releases, proving increasingly popular with collectors and drinkers alike.

A 1982 vintage, this was aged 24 years, and is one of 4600 bottles produced from a stock of 15 drums.

Uitvlugt SP-ICBU 1988 Velier 17 Year Old

One of a series of legendary bottlings from the brief but beautiful period (2004-2015) when Velier owned a small stake in Demerara Distillers Ltd (DDL), which afforded Luca Gargano privileged access the warehouses and his pick of casks to bottle. Sadly \"The Age of Velier Demerara\" has passed but the memory of it lives on in these spectacular releases. 

This is a full proof Demerara rum from Uivlugt distillery in Guyana.

All four barrels contributing to this bottle were distilled on the Savalle still in 1988, each marked SP-ICBU. The latter acronym is the code for Uitvlugt distillery, the SP remains a mystery.

Uitvlugt closed down in 2000, with its still and barrel stock transferred to Diamond.

This was bottled in 2005 by Velier after ageing 17 years in tropical climate. The casks were selected by Luca Gargano.

One of 1091 bottles.

Uitvlugt ULR 1997 Velier 17 Year Old

One of a series of legendary bottlings from the brief but beautiful period (2004-2015) when Velier owned a small stake in Demerara Distillers Ltd (DDL), which afforded Luca Gargano privileged access the warehouses and his pick of casks to bottle. Sadly \"The Age of Velier Demerara\" has passed but the memory of it lives on in these spectacular releases. 

A fantastic 17 year old rum, distilled in 1990 on the Port Mourant double wooden pot still, which was housed at Uitvlugt after the closure of the original Pour Mourant distillery for which it is named. As with the Versailles and Enmore stills, the Port Mourant still are now at Diamond since the closure of Uitvlugt in 2000.

Bottled in 2008, this is one of 881 bottles.

Appleton Estate 1990 Signature Marque 20 Year Old 75cl / Park Avenue Liquor Shop

A fantastically well aged Jamaica Rum produced by Appleton Estate.

distilled in 1990 and bottled 20 years later for Park Avenue Liquor Shop.

Caroni 2000 Velier 15 Year Old Single Cask Heavy #3790 / Paul Ulrich AG

Established in 1923 on the site of the sugar factory for which it was named, Caroni was a key ingredient of British Navy rations, where it's famous high ester 'Heavy' rums help to make up the signature flavour. Sadly, with the decline of the Trinidadian sugar industry, the Islands distillers became more and more dependent upon imported molasses, making distilling less and less economical. The writing then, was already on the wall when in 2001 the Trinidadian government sold a 49% share in the holding company to Angostura. Caroni was shuttered in 2002 and a behemoth of flavour was lost to the world.

Thankfully, in 2004, Luca Gargano discovered the ossuary of Caroni's warehouses filled with barrels of the legendary heavy rum quietly ageing. Since then we have seen a number of outstanding releases, proving increasingly popular with collectors and drinkers alike.

A full proof heavy Trinidad rum, distilled in 2000 and aged 15 years before being bottled from single cask #4681, which was specially selected by Paul Ullrich AG in Switzerland.

Bottled in 2015, this and several other sister casks were bottled as the first releases of a 2000 vintage Caroni.

Angel Share > 71%

Caroni 1982 Velier 24 Year Old Full Proof Light

Established in 1923 on the site of the sugar factory for which it was named, Caroni was a key ingredient of British Navy rations, where it's famous high ester 'Heavy' rums help to make up the signature flavour. Sadly, with the decline of the Trinidadian sugar industry, the Islands distillers became more and more dependent upon imported molasses, making distilling less and less economical. The writing then, was already on the wall when in 2001 the Trinidadian government sold a 49% share in the holding company to Angostura. Caroni was shuttered in 2002 and a behemoth of flavour was lost to the world.

Thankfully, in 2004, Luca Gargano discovered the ossuary of Caroni's warehouses filled with barrels of the legendary heavy rum quietly ageing. Since then we have seen a number of outstanding releases, proving increasingly popular with collectors and drinkers alike.

Distilled in 1982, this was aged 24 years and bottled at full proof. This is a light rum, produced on the distillery's column still.

A stock of 3 casks produced 820 bottles.

Rhum Geska 1 Litre 1930s

An excellent old bottle of rum produced for Negociants Maison Auberbg. 

The bottle bears the a counter ration dating to 1942 indication that this is old war stock that had been held in bond during the war then finally released when rationing ended. 

Caroni 2000 Velier 17 Year Old Single Cask Heavy #R4008 / TWE

Established in 1923 on the site of the sugar factory for which it was named, Caroni was a key ingredient of British Navy rations, where it's famous high ester 'Heavy' rums help to make up the signature flavour. Sadly, with the decline of the Trinidadian sugar industry, the Islands distillers became more and more dependent upon imported molasses, making distilling less and less economical. The writing then, was already on the wall when in 2001 the Trinidadian government sold a 49% share in the holding company to Angostura. Caroni was shuttered in 2002 and a behemoth of flavour was lost to the world.

Thankfully, in 2004, Luca Gargano discovered the ossuary of Caroni's warehouses filled with barrels of the legendary heavy rum quietly ageing. Since then we have seen a number of outstanding releases, proving increasingly popular with collectors and drinkers alike.

A full proof heavy Trinidad rum, distilled at the lost Caroni distillery and fully matured on the Caribbean island.

Distilled in 2000 and aged 17 years before being bottled from single cask #R4008 (imported from Trinidad by Velier), which was specially selected for The Whisky Exchange.

One of only 238 bottles produced at a whopping cask strength of 70.4%.

Unusually for rums of this age, this cask was matured exclusively in Trinidad, where the climate leads to a far higher angel's share and more rapid ageing.

The Angels' Share of this cask was > 75%

Port Mourant PM 1975 Velier 33 Year Old

One of a series of legendary bottlings from the brief but beautiful period (2004-2015) when Velier owned a small stake in Demerara Distillers Ltd (DDL), which afforded Luca Gargano privileged access the warehouses and his pick of casks to bottle. Sadly \"The Age of Velier Demerara\" has passed but the memory of it lives on, encased in glass. 

Distilled in 1975, the casks, marked PM, were selected by Luca Gargano of Velier in March 2008 after a whopping 33 years of continental ageing.

Port Mourant distillery closed in the 1950s, and its still was transferred to Uitvlugt where the three barrels in this blend were filled. The Port Mourant double wooden pot still was then moved to Diamond in 2000 when Uitvlugt closed as well.

One of 518 bottles. 

Enmore MEA 1990 Velier 18 Year Old

A fantastic continentally aged 18 year old, full proof, Demerara rum. This is bottled from 4 barrels distilled at Enmore in 1990, before it closed. The rum was produced on their single wooden pot still, which had started life at Versailles on the banks of the Demerara river, where this style of rum derives its name. Enmore closed soon after, in 1993 and the stills and stock were transferred to Uitvlugt which, in turn, closed in 2000.

Bottled in March 2008.

Trois Rivières 1969

A vintage Rhum Agricole from the Island of Martinique. Rhum Agricoles are distilled exclusively from pressed sugar cane (no molasses) and typically offer light, grassy characteristics.

Plantation Trois Rivières dates back to 1660 being primarily a sugar plantation with rum production added to the repertoire in 1785 and sugar production halting in 1905 and the use of molasses in distillation halted in 1940.

In 2004 the distillery was moved from its historic Saint-Luce to its new home in Rivière Pilote where the column stills were painstakingly re-assembled.

This liquid was distilled in 1969 at Saint-Luce.

Caroni 1991 Velier 19 Year Old Blended 

Established in 1923 on the site of the sugar factory for which it was named, Caroni was a key ingredient of British Navy rations, where it's famous high ester 'Heavy' rums help to make up the signature flavour. Sadly, with the decline of the Trinidadian sugar industry, the Islands distillers became more and more dependent upon imported molasses, making distilling less and less economical. The writing then, was already on the wall when in 2001 the Trinidadian government sold a 49% share in the holding company to Angostura. Caroni was shuttered in 2002 and a behemoth of flavour was lost to the world.

Thankfully, in 2004, Luca Gargano discovered the ossuary of Caroni's warehouses filled with barrels of the legendary heavy rum, quietly ageing. Since then we have seen a number of outstanding releases, proving increasingly popular with collectors and drinkers alike.

This is a blend of Caroni's light and heavy rum, bottled in 2010 from a stock of 8 casks, yielding 3976 bottles.

Bacardi de Maestros de Ron Vintage MMXII 50cl

A special limited edition decanter of Bacardi rum. Created using several different rums, all laid to rest in oak casks over a 20 year period. This was the creation of eight former Master Blenders, all descendents of Bacardi founder, Don Facundo Bacardí Massó.

The rum is presented in a hand blown glass decanter with the coordinates of the first Bacardi distillery engraved into it.

This is one of only 1000 of the 1500 created that were made available to the public, with the remaining 500 going to Bacardi family members.

Bacardi Carta Blanca circa 1915-1919

An historic old bottle of Bacardi white rum, distilled by the Bacardi family at their original Cuban distillery. The facility was managed by Facundo M. Bacardi, who oversaw their expansion into Spain and the US, with officed and bottling plants in Barcelona and New York.

The New York arm was opened in 1915, but closed shortly after, in 1919 with the expected Prohibition Act coming into force the following year. Bacardi would find themselves back in the US many decades later, after their assets were seized during the Cuban revolution, and the family exiled from the island.

Port Mourant 1976 Moon Import 75cl / Le Fanciulle dell'800

Moon Import was founded by Pepi Mongiardino in 1980. Although primarily concerned with the distribution and bottling of single malt, the company has released some spectacular rum as well. While the new owners of companies like Samaroli and Silver Seal have placed a greater emphasis on rum in 21st century, Mongiardino was an early advocate of the spirit, particularly Demerara rum and the Moon IMport catalogue routinely featured a number of what are now very special bottles. Always beautifully labelled, Pepi is acclaimed for designing the packaging for Moon Import bottles himself, often using images found in old books. These iconic designs, coupled with the quality of the liquid saw Moon Import steadily grow in popularity, and with the help of Intertrade founder, Nadi Fiori, they exported their first bottles to Japan in 2001.

A very elegantly bottled 'Port Morant' rum, distilled in 1976. The Port Morant distillery in Guyana stopped production in the 1950s, with its stills moved to Uitvlugt who continued to produce rum in the same style. Uitvlugt is now also closed, but the Port Mourant still lives on to this day, in use at Guyana's only remaining distillery, Diamond.

Part of the Le Fanciulle dell'800 series, meaning \"The Girls of the 1800's,\" each of which has a different female portrait on the label.

Released for the Japanese market.

Bottle number 116.

Diplomatico 1997 Sherry Cask Finish 75cl / Domestic Release

Diplomatico is a very highly respected rum, due to licensing arrangements this goes by the name Botucal in some regions. 

The first in what has now become a highly sought after series of single vintage bottlings, finished in sherry casks.

This 75cl bottling was sold on the Venezuelaqn domestic market.

Caroni 2000 Velier 15 Year Old Single Cask Heavy #3783

Established in 1923 on the site of the sugar factory for which it was named, Caroni was a key ingredient of British Navy rations, where it's famous high ester 'Heavy' rums help to make up the signature flavour. Sadly, with the decline of the Trinidadian sugar industry, the Islands distillers became more and more dependent upon imported molasses, making distilling less and less economical. The writing then, was already on the wall when in 2001 the Trinidadian government sold a 49% share in the holding company to Angostura. Caroni was shuttered in 2002 and a behemoth of flavour was lost to the world.

Thankfully, in 2004, Luca Gargano discovered the ossuary of Caroni's warehouses filled with barrels of the legendary heavy rum quietly ageing. Since then we have seen a number of outstanding releases, proving increasingly popular with collectors and drinkers alike.

A full proof heavy Trinidad rum, distilled in 2000 and aged 15 years before being bottled from single cask #3783.

Bottled in 2015, this and several other sister casks were bottled as the first releases of a 2000 vintage Caroni.

Angel Share > 71%

Albion AN 1994 Velier 17 Year Old

One of a series of legendary bottlings from the brief but beautiful period (2004-2015) when Velier owned a small stake in Demerara Distillers Ltd (DDL), which afforded Luca Gargano privileged access the warehouses and his pick of casks to bottle. Sadly \"The Age of Velier Demerara\" has passed but the memory of it lives on, encased in glass. 

Distilled in Guyana at Uitvlugt distillery in 1994, this was bottled in February 2011 from four casks by Velier, #7100, #7101, #7102, #7103.

Interestingly the label states the spirit filled in to the four casks was distilled in a Wooden Continuous Still. While the Albion distillery did indeed have such a still, when they closed in 1968 it was not transferred to the Uitlvugt distillery, who opted instead for the Four Column Savalle Still to make the 'Albion style' rums. The wooden continuous still at Uitvlugt in 1994 was from the Enmore distillery, which closed the year before. The cask marks on the four used by Velier is a \"AN,\" generally regarded as the mark for \"true\" Albion rums from its operating days. It is likely that the Enmore still was used here in order to obtain a rum closer in characteristics to the pre-Uitvlugt Albion style.

Uitvlugt closed in 2000, with all of its still now operated by Demerara Distillers Ltd (DDL) at Diamond distillery.

Port Mourant 1976 Kingsbury 31 Year Old

A 1974 vintage  'Port Morant' Demerara rum aged a whopping 31 years. The Port Mourant distillery in Guyana stopped production in the 1950s, with its stills moved to Uitvlugt who continued to produce rum in the same style. Uitvlugt is now also closed, but the Port Mourant still lives on to this day, in use at Guyana's only remaining distillery, Diamond.

Kingsbury are Japan's most sought after independent bottler. They were founded in 1989 by Eaglesome, the high-end deli in Campbeltown that was purchased by J & A Mitchell & Co of Springbank distillery, and turned into one of the region's finest whisky merchants. They initially bottled Kingsbury's exclusively for the Japanese market, before the label was acquired by native firm, the Japanese Import System. They have released a number of some of the most collectible whiskies, and whilst less prodigious in their rum releases they are equally sought after.

Ron Superior de Albuerne Pre-Revolution

An aged rum from one Albuerne y Comp. one of the Trade Corporations set up by smaller Cuban firms struggling to compete with the size and reach of Bacardi and Arechabala.

The brand no longer exists today, since the nationalisation of the industry during the revolution.