Adagio - Caribbean Rum 1973 | Schumann, Études Symphoniques - Variation XI

Inspired by Schumann's Études Symphoniques - Variation XI, this exceptional rum translates one of the composer's most profound and introspective musical moments into spirit. Half a century of maturation has given it an elegance, maturity, and contemplative character perfectly suited to the quiet intensity of an Adagio.

Distilled in 1973 and bottled in 2024, this remarkable rum matured for 50 years, before receiving a Sherry Cask finish. The vintage holds a special significance: 1973 is also the year of birth of Pietro Caputo, whose musical vision and selection stand behind this series. Drawn from a single cask (#88188) and bottledat its natural cask strength of 54.5% ABV, it was released in an extremely limited edition of just 127 bottles.

Its character unfolds slowly and intimately. Dark molasses, prune, and pipe tobacco form a warm and velvety foundation, gradually giving way to cherry, vanilla, and herbal liqueur. Like a half-remembered melody returning in tender, glowing form, each layer emerges with restraint and quiet intensity.

Bottled without additives and at full natural strength, Adagio preserves the character of a rum that has spent five decades in maturation. Its age, single-cask origin, and highly limited release make it a distinctive interpretation of Caribbean rum - a liquid reflection of Schumann's introspective musical language and the contemplative beauty of an Adagio.

Specifications

Type: Caribbean Rum
Series: I Movimenti
Distilled: 1973
Bottled: 2024
Age: 50 Years
Cask Number: #88188
Cask Type: Sherry Cask Finish
Style: Single Cask, Cask Strength
Distillation: Column Still
Strength: 54.5%
Size: 700 ml
Limited Edition: 127 Bottles
Additives: None
Music & Selection: Pietro Caputo
Released by Distilia in 2026

About Pietro Caputo

Distilia's beloved friend - Pietro Caputo is one of Italy’s best-known rum collectors and enthusiasts, respected throughout the international rum community for his expertise and passion for rare sugarcane spirits.

His fascination with rum began in 2006 after tasting a legendary Caroni 1982 single cask, which inspired him to build an exceptional collection and deepen his knowledge of the category.

Over the years, Pietro has become a familiar figure at major rum festivals and masterclasses, serving as a judge at the International Sugarcane Spirits Awards.

Beyond rum, he is also a devoted lover of classical music, bringing the same curiosity and appreciation for complexity, harmony, and craftsmanship to both passions.

Known for his refined palate and extensive experience, he is widely regarded as a trusted voice among collectors and connoisseurs of fine rum.

Read more about I Movimenti series.