{"product_id":"west-indies-1987-1996-9yo-46-velier-no-box","title":"West Indies 1987\/1996 9yo 46% Velier (no box)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"63\" data-end=\"132\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSale according to §25A UStG. No VAT disclosure.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"63\" data-end=\"132\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"132\"\u003eWest Indies 1987\/1996 9YO 46% Velier – Rare Old from Barbados\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"490\" class=\"\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"165\"\u003eRare Old from Barbados\u003c\/strong\u003e rum is a seldom-seen gem distilled at the \u003cstrong data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"238\"\u003eWest Indies Rum Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"250\"\u003e1987\u003c\/strong\u003e, and bottled just nine years later by the esteemed independent bottler \u003cstrong data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"332\"\u003eVelier\u003c\/strong\u003e. Drawn from \u003cstrong data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"370\"\u003ecasks #20, 21, and 22\u003c\/strong\u003e, only \u003cstrong data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"394\"\u003e1,200 bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e of this vintage Barbados rum were ever released, making it a highly desirable collector’s item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"876\" class=\"\"\u003eDistilled from \u003cstrong data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"519\"\u003emolasses\u003c\/strong\u003e and matured for \u003cstrong data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"547\"\u003e9 years\u003c\/strong\u003e, this expression is a masterclass in balance - offering a harmonious blend of fruity brightness and gentle oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"1031\" class=\"\"\u003eA superb example of aged Barbadian rum before the rise of modern branding - this understated bottling is a treasure from Velier’s early Caribbean ventures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1057\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1055\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1357\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rum\u003cbr data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Molasses-based Rum\u003cbr data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1124\"\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e West Indies Rum Distillery\u003cbr data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1166\"\u003eBottler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Velier\u003cbr data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003eDistilled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1987\u003cbr data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1198\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003eBottled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1996\u003cbr data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1218\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003eCask Numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e #20, #21, #22\u003cbr data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 years\u003cbr data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barbados\u003cbr data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 46%\u003cbr data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1309\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1318\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003cbr data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1327\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1349\"\u003eNumber of Bottles:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,200\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1362\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1882\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1388\"\u003eAbout the Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1882\" class=\"\"\u003eFounded in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003e1893\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003eWest Indies Rum Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e (WIRD) is located on the beachside of Barbados’ west coast and remains one of the island’s most important producers. 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