Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum never seemed more sophisticated. The current buccaneer craze takes an upscale turn with the Pyrat rum portfolio. Named for the old English spelling of pirate, the trio of rums originates on the British West Indies island of
Anguilla, where the varieties are blended and hand-bottled. Nine barrel-aged pot-still rums -- some more than four decades old -- play into Pyrat's production process. French Limousin and toasted American sweet oak barrels add to the rums' overtones. All prices are suggested retail.
Pyrat XO Reserve
A blend of 15-year-old rums, the medium- bodied XO Reserve sports a deep amber hue and a smooth finish. The distributor suggests serving it over ice with a twist of lemon. Or add it to your favorite tropical drink for a taste of the islands.
$24.99 for 750 ml. bottle
Pyrat Pistol
As the entry-level rum in the Pyrat collection, this light, soft beverage tastes of orange, apricot and toffee. The bottle's tall, slender shape takes its inspiration from styles once hauled on old English sailing ships.
$15.99 for 375 ml bottle
Pyrat Cask 1623
Break out this ultra-premium bottle for special occasions only -- Cask is produced in limited runs. Blended from rums up to 40 years old, the dark-amber spirit resembles cognac in both color and mouth feel. The year 1623 refers to the date when rums first were distilled in the
Anguilla region. Sip this slowly, perhaps while enjoying an equally indulgent cigar.
$289 for 750 ml bottle
10-03-2007, 12:17 PM
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