Copalli - Barrel Rested Organic Rum - 44%
The Copalli distillery is nestled in the heart of the Belize tropical rainforest, within the preserved Copal Tree estate, where sugarcane and biodiversity are at the center of all attention. Operating on a single estate model, the site brings together sugarcane plantations, distillery, and aging cellars in one location, minimizing the environmental footprint as much as possible. The sugarcane, grown organically, is hand-harvested and then pressed directly on-site to preserve the purity of the juice. The water used for distillation comes from natural sources filtered by the forest, enhancing the local signature of this premium rum. Copalli is committed to a virtuous approach, with valorization of cane residues, renewable energy, and support for neighboring communities. In this lush tropical environment, Copalli Barrel Rested Organic Rum 44% embodies the most polished and matured facet of the house, at the crossroads between terroir white rum and aged tasting rum.
Copalli Barrel Rested Organic Rum 44% is made from pure organic cane juice, fermented then distilled using a double technology, column and pot still, to combine aromatic precision and generous texture. The distillate is then rested in American oak barrels that previously held bourbon, from which it captures woody, vanilla, and lightly toasted nuances. This aging of several months under tropical climate intensifies the exchanges between the rum and the wood, bringing color, structure, and complexity while preserving the vegetal freshness of the cane. No sugar or added flavor masks the raw material, faithful to Copalli’s transparent philosophy. The choice of 44% ABV offers an ideal balance between aromatic power, precision, and ease of tasting, whether neat or in a premium cocktail. This barrel rested rum thus positions itself as a modern alternative to classic amber rums, with an organic, traceable, and resolutely contemporary identity.
On tasting, Copalli Barrel Rested Organic Rum 44% presents a clear and bright golden straw color, testimony to its barrel aging. The nose opens with fresh cane delicately wrapped in notes of natural vanilla, blond caramel, dry coconut, and yellow fruits, with a spicy touch recalling nutmeg and white pepper. On the palate, the attack is smooth yet structured, supported by a precise texture where cane juice, light honey, orange peel, and finely toasted noble wood mingle. The build-up is without heaviness, the alcohol perfectly integrated giving length and energy to the aromatic profile. The finish is long, dry, slightly smoky, with a return to vanilla, soft spices, and a saline hint that marks the influence of the tropical climate. This Barrel Rested rum is ideally enjoyed neat or on a large ice cube, but also shines in a rum Old Fashioned, a Rum Sour, or a simple highball with sparkling water. It pairs brilliantly with fish ceviche, grilled seafood, caramelized pork, roast chicken with mild spices, as well as desserts based on banana, roasted pineapple, or tarte tatin.
