
VIDA NATIVA BLEND #1: PICO CANOA
(Keel Billed Toucan)
PRODUCTION NOTES
Cane Origin: Java varietal Santa Maria Tlalixtac, Oaxaca 2,500-3,800 feet above sea level
Fermentation: Steel + pine tanks with ambient yeasts
Distillation: Los Hermanos Krassel in Krassel Still and copper alembic pot stills
Blend:
Krassel Still rum
Aged 25 months in new French Oak
Finished 4 months in red wine cask
Copper alembic pot still rum
Aged 28 months in new French Oak
Finished 3 months in red wine cask
Bottling: Cask strength at 57.7% ABV with no water, sugar, or coloring added. 574 bottles total.
Tasting Notes: Aromas of lychee, white pear skin, & watermelon rind. On the palate, light notes of cinnamon butter, with apricot, brown sugar, cinnamon toast cereal and a pleasant oiliness.