Dzama Cuvée Noire Prestige Amber Rum

Dzama Cuvée Noire Prestige is an amber rum (rhum ambré) from Madagascar, bottled at 40% ABV in a 700ml bottle by Compagnie Vidzar, the company behind the Dzama label. It is a traditional molasses rum blended from the Ambilobe and Namakia distilleries in the north-east of the island, a region dense with vanilla plants, and it has a pronounced vanilla character. The bottle carries a 2011 RumXP Gold award sticker. The nose shows candied orange, candied ginger and cardamom, followed by coffee liqueur, candied orange and vanilla.

Tasting Notes: Vanilla, caramel, candied orange, ginger and cardamom, in a round, biscuity style.

Nose: Soft and caramelised, with vanilla biscuit, candied orange, candied ginger and cardamom.

Palate: Round and buttery, with vanilla, coffee liqueur, candied orange and a little pepper and aniseed spice.

Finish: Sweet and lightly floral, with a late touch of cherry and vanilla.

Serve: Neat or over ice.