MHUSA WSET Spirits Kit 2
Designed for MHUSA
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Plantation Barbados 5 yr Rum (S22)American oak barrels play host to this rum where it ages for three to four years. Next a woody and nutmeg palette is drawn out in Ferrand French oak casks as the rum continues to mature for one to two years. The result is a subtle and tropical Barbadian style rum, excellent for aperitifs or classic cocktails like the Mai Tai. |
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| Nose : The opening nosing round is all about baking shop fragrances, but also pipe tobacco, toasted marshmallow; secondary whiffs after further aeration discover bacon fat, black raisin, prune. Palate : Entry is bittersweet, roasted; midpalate is engagingly toasty, nearly fruity, as in baked orchard fruits, and resiny. Finishes medium long, chocolaty. Alc./Vol. : 40% Origin : Barbados Raw material : Molasses Fermentation : 3 to 4 days Distillation : Twin Column and Pot Still Tropical ageing : 3-4 years in Bourbon casks Continental ageing : 1-2 years in Ferrand casks Volatile Substances : 160 g/hL AA Dosage : 16 g/L Cane sugar caramel E150a (% vol) : between 0% and 0.1% Solely to adjust – if needed – the color between different batches. Color may initially vary according to the type, the age and the size of the ageing casks | ||
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Clement Rhum Blanc Agricole (S23)Clement Premiere Canne is natural white Rhum Agricola distilled from fresh, free-run sugarcane juice. |
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| Clement Rhum Blanc proudly wears the "AOC Martinique" designation signifying an exemplary degree of expertise in every stage of production. A combination of time-honored Clement expertise with volcanic terroir and a tropical appellation lend the rum its exotic bouquet, crisp fruit-driven palate, terrific body and a well-balanced finish. Maturation: Rested in stainless steel tanks for 6 months and gradually reduced over time Nose: Sweet and vegetal with hints of black tea. | ||
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Pisco Control C Triple Distilled (S32)The clear, sunny skies coupled with the best Pedro Jiminez and Muscat of Alexandria grapes from the region give Control C its delicate flavors and aromas, making it the perfect emblem of one of the most beautiful landscapes in all of Chile. |
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| Produced in Chile's breathtaking Limari valley, Control C is made in copper stills using a triple distillation process which results in a crystal clear Pisco, unique among anything in its class due to its subtle, citrus aromas and smooth, balanced finish. 40% ABV | ||
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Jack Daniels Old No. 7 (S35)Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey is distilled and bottled at the Jack Daniel Whiskey Distillery, America's oldest registered distillery, established in 1866. |
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| Every bottle of Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey sold around the world is still produced at the whiskey distillery in Lynchburg, TN. Whether you want your whiskey neat, whiskey on the rocks, or in your favorite cocktail like an Old Fashioned, Jack Daniel's whiskey is there. | ||
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Moletto Barbera Grappa (S37)Single-vineyard grappa rigorously produced with traditional copper stills. It has a refined flavor and unique bouquet. |
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| Tasting notes Warm aromas of red fruits and spices return tasting in this intense and full-bodied distillate, persistent and harmonious and perfectly colorless. Its fragrant, intense scents give a clear indication of its varietal origins. To the taste it offers a balanced aroma with a pleasingly generous sense of flowers and fruit. Gradazione alcolica: 43% by vol. (86 Proof) Serving temperature: Room temperature. | ||
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Chateau de Laubade Armagnac VSOP (S60)This VSOP is a blend of various 6-year-old spirits combined to make a fruity, well-balanced Armagnac, with wood hints. The color is medium amber. The oak flavors from the aging in barrels are not overwhelming. This brandy develops gradually fragrances of vanilla, chocolate, nougat and violets. It finishes medium-long, bittersweet, and spicy; solid from top to bottom. |
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ArteNOM Seleccion 1146 Anejo Tequila (S61)This anejo selection is drawn from old French and American oak barrels to create a unique and unforgettable complexity. From Master Distiller Enrique Fonseca, known for his expertise in aging. |
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Berneroy XO Calvados (S62)Made with apples from the finest Normandy orchards. Amber; aromas of vanilla with a hint of citrus. The palate is filled with flavors of baked and caramelized apple. Round and persistent. |
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Nonino Amaro (S63)Obtained from an ancient secret family recipe, Amaro Nonino is an all natural amaro made with the infusion of herbs and enobled by aged grape distillate. |
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| PRIMARY PRODUCT Quintessentia of herbs with a portion of Nonino Grape Distillate, aged in barriques. All natural ingredients and vegan friendly. ARTISANAL DISTILLATION Nonino Grape Distillate is craft distilled with Discontinuous distillation process with head and tail cutting, in copper steam stills. NATURAL AGING Nonino Grape Distillate is aged for minimum 12 months. | ||
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Novo Fogo Silver Cachaca (S64)The purest representation of organic sugarcane from Southern Brazil, this silver cachaça proves that terroir matters. The aroma of bananas immediately present, followed by pleasantly floral rainforest notes that shine through the spirit. Sea salt balances the cachaca’s tropicality, adding a savory quality and settling the overall impression to a mouth-watering sweet red pepper. This cachaça is rested in chemically-inert stainless steel tanks for one year to smoothen it without changing its flavor. |
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Montelobos Espadin Mezcal (S65)Montelobos Joven is an artisanal Mezcal made in Santiago Matatlán produced with 100% organically certified agave Espadín. This Mezcal is crafted by biologist and distiller Iván Saldaña and mezcalero Don Abel Lopez. It is made according to Saldaña’s vision and passion for agave and artisanal mezcal with respect for traditional production methods, sustainability, and the quality of life in the communities and families who have produced mezcal for generations. 43ABV |
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| Organic cultivated Espadin distilled at NOM-0156X Mule pulled single stone tahona, copper still with direct wood fired heat. Underground, stone pit oven fueled with encino and pine. Open pine wood vats and wild fermentation without any nutrients or cultivated yeast addition. | ||