La Mauny 1979: the mysterious charm of a great vintage

La Mauny 1979 43% is a vintage rum from Martinique shrouded in a touch of mystery: there are, in fact, several versions available, in bottles and carafes, with no official indication of age. Some sources suggest around 10 years of ageing, others a shorter period, but tasting does not seem to reveal any significant differences between the different formats.

In the glass, it displays an amber colour with coppery highlights and an intense, elegant and indulgent aromatic profile. On the nose, ripe exotic fruit, banana, mango, vanilla, cinnamon, dried tobacco, liquorice and cocoa emerge, accompanied by delicate, slightly smoky oak. On the palate, it is oily, rich and rather dry, dominated by spiced oak, candied fruit, sugar cane and light vegetal notes. The finish is long and persistent, with hints of liquorice, eucalyptus and caramelised fruit.