{"product_id":"west-indies-1989-1995-6yo-40-cask-30-55-61-700ml","title":"West Indies 1989\/1995 6yo 40% cask#30, 55 \u0026 61, 700ml","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"86\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSale according to §25A UStG. No VAT disclosure.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"86\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"86\"\u003eWest Indies (WIRD) 1989\/1995 – Rum West Indies “Settantadue Mesi” Rare Old, Velier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"509\"\u003eAn exceptionally rare Barbadian rum from the early days of Velier’s independent bottlings, this \u003cem data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"218\"\u003eRum West Indies Settantadue Mesi\u003c\/em\u003e stands as a quiet landmark in the history of collectible rum. Distilled in 1989 at the West Indies Rum Distillery (WIRD) and bottled in 1995, it represents an era when provenance, restraint, and authenticity defined Velier’s vision long before the modern renaissance of full-proof releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"904\"\u003eThe name \u003cem data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"538\"\u003eSettantadue Mesi - \u003c\/em\u003eseventy-two months - refers to the maturation period, highlighting an intentional focus on balance and elegance rather than sheer power. Bottled at 40% ABV and released in an extremely limited outturn of just 1,200 bottles from only three casks, this is a rum that speaks softly, yet with authority, reflecting both its Barbadian origin and its early Velier pedigree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003eHighly sought after today, this bottling is valued not only for its rarity but also for its historical importance as one of Velier’s formative releases - an understated classic that captures the refined, traditional side of Barbados rum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1146\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1166\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1179\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1200\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barbados\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1229\"\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e West Indies Rum Distillery (WIRD)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1280\"\u003eBottler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Velier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003eDistilled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1989\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1328\"\u003eBottled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1995\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1346\"\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003eBottle size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700 ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1395\"\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rum West Indies \u003cem data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1430\"\u003eSettantadue Mesi\u003c\/em\u003e Rare Old\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1526\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1552\"\u003eAbout the Distillery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"2054\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eFounded in 1893, the West Indies Rum Distillery is one of Barbados’ most important rum producers, with a legacy deeply intertwined with the island’s distilling heritage. Known for combining column and pot still distillation, WIRD has long produced rums prized for their balance, clarity, and structure - hallmarks of the classic Barbadian style. Bottlings such as this 1989 release capture the distillery’s traditional character at a time when long-term aging and subtlety were central to its identity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Distilia Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56341731180892,"sku":null,"price":490.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1238\/2300\/files\/Zrzutekranu2025-12-29162356.png?v=1767022265","url":"https:\/\/distilia.com\/products\/west-indies-1989-1995-6yo-40-cask-30-55-61-700ml","provider":"Distilia Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}