The house of Tessendier has been distilling eaux-de-vie for over 130 years using Charentais stills in traditional Cognac methods. They now apply their expertise in blending and ageing techniques to a different world of spirits: rum. The Tessendier brothers have created a unique blended rum in accordance with the traditional French method of cognac production -- carefully choosing distillates from different regional terroirs to blend. The four key steps defined by the Cellar Master, from the search for ideal terriors to the final touches, naturally suggest the name of the rum: Saison, the French word for season. No sugar or caramel color is added to any Saison Rum.
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Saison Pale Rum
Tasting Notes A fruity rum with slight notes of vanilla and banana flambé with a honey length. A subtle marriage between freshness and unctuosity which will enhance all your cocktails. Description Origins A meticulous selection is made of distillates from 3 distinct terroirs in the Caribbean Islands of Barbados, Trinidad and Jamaica. The intention of the Master Blender is to showcase the typicity of these terroirs in a perfect balance while highlighting the differences of each region. Distillation The Chosen unaged rums are selected from both traditional refinement methods, as the ultimate goal is a blend that has the richness and intensity from the distillation of molasses in pot still combined with the delicacy and lightness from sugarcane distillation in columns. Blending These rums now voyages across the ocean to France to be blended by Cognac Master Jerome Tessendier. His intent is to create a unique harmony using the same methods as for cognac, blending the different island terroirs with their diverse floral, fruity and spicy aromatic profiles. Finishing The blend rests in mature French oak barrels on the banks of the Charente River for 3 months. This last step gives a hint of roundness and smoothness to this fresh, fruity and floral blend. The rum is then gradually reduced to 40%; no sugar is added. Saison Rum
Tasting Notes A beautifully elegant style of rum with sophisticated flavors of white flowers, baked pineapple, and molasses cake. The palate is lush and harmonic, filling the whole mouth with its decadent golden flavors & slowly fading into a finish of vanilla & melon Description Origins: Barbados (20%), Trinidad (60%) and Jamaica (20%) Ageing: Aged at origin primarily up to 5 years in American white oak casks Blending: By Cognac Master Jerome Tessendier using the same methods as for cognac, blending the different terroirs with their diverse floral, fruity and spicy aromatic profiles. Finishing: Rested in mature French oak barrels on the banks of the Charente River for 9 months. This finishing will ensure stability and balance while bringing a note of rancio, characteristic of old cognacs. 42% ABV Saison Sherry Cask Rum Tasting Notes Nose of red fruit fragrances with a hint of wood; palate of stewed red fruits, Morello cherries, zesty spices, finishing with sweet candied fruits. Description Origins: Barbados (40%), Trinidad (60%) Ageing: Aged at origin primarily up to 5 years in American white oak casks Blending: By Cognac Master Jerome Tessendier using the same methods as for cognac, blending the different terroirs with their diverse floral, fruity and spicy aromatic profiles. Finishing: Rested for 12 months in medium grain French oak (Limousine), and then an additional 3 months in barrels that previously housed Xeres-Pedro Ximénez sherry. 42% ABV Saison Triple Cask Rum - Barbados Tasting Notes Aged at origin primarily up to 3 years in ex-bourbon American white oak casks. Single origin casks sent to Tessendier for blending, followed by 24 months of finishing ageing in France, first in mature, medium grain, French oak barrels to extract slightly roasted and spicy aromas; and finally, and most subtley, the rum is finished in fine grain French oak barrels to create a delicious and harmonious finale. Description Barbados 5 Year: Aged at origin primarily up to 3 years in ex-bourbon American white oak casks 46% abv Saison Triple Cask Rum - Trinidad Tasting Notes Aged at origin primarily up to 3 years in ex-bourbon American white oak casks. Single origin casks sent to Tessendier for blending, followed by 24 months of finishing ageing in France, first in mature, medium grain, French oak barrels to extract slightly roasted and spicy aromas; and finally, and most subtley, the rum is finished in fine grain French oak barrels to create a delicious and harmonious finale. Description Trinidad 7 Year: Aged at origin primarily up to 5 years in ex-bourbon American white oak casks 48% abv |