Compagnie des Indes La Sirène Ex Ratafia Champenois Cask

Compagnie des Indes is a refined and distinctive rum that showcases the influence of French wine cask maturation. The rum gains additional depth from casks previously used to mature Ratafia Champenois, creating an elegant combination of tropical fruit, red fruit, grape, and oak character.

Produced by Compagnie des Indes, this expression reflects the independent bottler’s focus on distinctive cask finishes and carefully selected rum. The Ratafia Champenois casks contribute a subtle wine-driven character while allowing the underlying rum to remain expressive. On the nose, aromas of ripe fruit and red berries appear first. Notes of grapes, dried fruit, and vanilla follow. Gentle oak and sweet spice add complexity.

On the palate, La Sirène is smooth and layered. Juicy red fruit and ripe grape notes lead the way, followed by caramel, dried fruit, and subtle tropical flavours. The Ratafia cask brings a delicate wine-like sweetness, while oak and gentle spice provide structure. The texture is rich and rounded, with a balanced combination of fruit, sweetness, and oak. The finish is long and elegant, leaving notes of red fruit, grape, vanilla, and warming spice.

This rum is particularly well suited to sipping neat, allowing the influence of the Ratafia Champenois cask to develop gradually in the glass. A small splash of water can reveal additional layers of fruit and spice.

Compagnie des Indes La Sirène Ex Ratafia Champenois Cask is ideal for rum enthusiasts who enjoy innovative cask maturation and elegant, fruit-forward spirits. It offers a distinctive meeting point between Caribbean rum and French wine-making tradition.