Rhum de Fût 36 Mois Atelier 27db

The 36 Month Barrel Rum from Atelier 27dB is the most accomplished and seductive cuvée from this small-batch distillery in Dijon, born of absolute patience and care: thirty-six months of ageing in a small oak barrel, a duration and vessel that concentrate the exchanges between the spirit and wood with an intensity and precision unmatched by larger casks. A new cuvée that reveals a pastry-like, indulgent facet of Baptiste Debeaumont's production, previously better known for his botanical gins and precision spirits.

Ageing and approach

The small oak barrel is the most precious and closely guarded secret of artisanal distillation: with proportionally greater surface area than a standard 225-litre barrel, it naturally accelerates the exchanges between spirit and wood, extracting in thirty-six months a complexity, roundness and aromatic richness that a standard barrel could not achieve in less than ten years. Baptiste Debeaumont deliberately chose this exceptional vessel for this new cuvée, guided by the same conviction that shapes every decision at the atelier: seeking aromatic intensity and precision through absolute care at every stage of production. Thirty-six months in this small barrel have worked their magic with an indulgence and generosity that admirers of aged agricultural rums will recognise immediately: vanilla, caramel, hazelnut and the soft spices of oak have melted into the spirit with remarkable natural harmony and smoothness. The labels, hand-printed in the atelier on local paper and sealed with local beeswax, bear witness to total artisanal commitment down to the finest details of presentation.

Tasting profile

The colour is golden amber with copper and luminous highlights, warm and generous in appearance, immediately announcing the richness of the ageing. The nose is remarkably indulgent and generous for a small-batch Dijon production: creamy vanilla, buttered caramel, toasted hazelnut and warm biscuit aromas assert themselves with spontaneity and directness that speak clearly to the quality of the spirit-wood exchanges. Notes of dried fruits, candied apricot and soft spices, cinnamon and nutmeg, gradually enrich this bouquet with natural complexity and welcome depth. A subtle toasted oak note brings structure and character without ever dominating the fruit. On the palate, the texture is round, generous and enveloping, carried by an alcohol warmth well integrated into an ample, silky body. The pastry aromas from the nose continue with remarkable persistence and coherence, with flavours of crème brûlée, vanilla tart and hazelnut biscuit that occupy the palate with seductive natural sweetness and warmth. The finish is long, gently woody and spiced, with that return of caramel and vanilla that pleasantly extends the tasting experience.

The distillery

Baptiste Debeaumont founded Atelier 27dB in the Montchapet neighbourhood of Dijon, with a philosophy of producing spirits in micro-batches, prioritising high-quality raw materials, long fermentations and pot still distillation. Each cuvée from the atelier is produced in very limited quantities, with absolute artisanal care from spirit to label. This 36 Month Barrel Rum is the most accomplished demonstration of Baptiste Debeaumont's patience and precision: thirty-six months in a small oak barrel, for an indulgent, pastry-like result that sincerely expresses all that Dijon artisanal distillation can produce that is most warm and generous.

Tasting and pairings

This 36 Month Barrel Rum is ideally enjoyed neat, at room temperature, in a tulip glass gently warmed in the palm of your hand, allowed a few minutes in the open air to allow the pastry aromas to fully blossom. It pairs beautifully with dark chocolate fondant, caramelised apple tart Tatin, walnut cake, crème brûlée or a few roasted hazelnuts. It can also be enjoyed on ice as a long drink with quality sparkling water and an orange zest, or in an artisanal cocktail based on caramel and citrus. A bottle to share without ceremony with those discovering Atelier 27dB for the first time.