West Indies Old Barbados Rum 1986/1997 – Velier
A remarkable and rare bottling, this Old Barbados Rum was distilled in September 1986 at the historic West Indies Distillery in Barbados and bottled in March 1997 by Thomson and Company in England. Imported to Italy by Velier, it is part of an early and now highly sought-after lot, designated 01/97.
Produced via pot still and using double distillation, this rum exemplifies traditional Barbadian craftsmanship - bold and full of character, with no compromise in its heritage-driven production methods. At 46% ABV, it strikes a refined balance between strength and elegance, ideal for contemplative sipping or connoisseur appreciation.
Specifications
Type: Pot Still Rum
Origin: Barbados
Distillery: West Indies Distillery
Distilled: 09.1986
Bottled: 03.1997
Bottler: Thomson and Company (England)
Imported by: Velier
Lotto: 01/97
ABV: 46%
Volume: 700ml
Distillation: Pot Still, Double Distilled
About the Distillery
Founded in 1893, the West Indies Distillery is one of Barbados’s most important and enduring rum producers. Known for its commitment to both traditional and modern distillation techniques, the distillery continues to define the character of authentic Barbadian rum. Its heritage-rich methods and coastal aging conditions yield rums that are both robust and nuanced - true reflections of the island's rum-making legacy.
