RHUM BALLY - Vintage 1950 - 45%
The Maison J. Bally is one of the founding names of Martinican agricole rum, a symbol of a golden age when patience and exacting standards guided every decision. Founded by Jacques Bally, the house distinguished itself early on with an approach inspired by great French eaux-de-vie, using exclusively fresh cane juice and paying particular attention to aging. Bally also became iconic thanks to its triangular bottles, introduced in the 1920s and now sought after by collectors worldwide. The house’s old vintages represent an extremely rare heritage, a testament to a now-lost know-how. Each bottle tells a page of the history of agricole rum.
The Rhum Bally Vintage 1950 is an exceptional collector’s piece, from a historic vintage now almost impossible to find. Distilled from pure cane juice and aged for a long time in oak barrels according to the practices of the era, this rum embodies Bally’s original vision: patience, depth, and elegance. Bottled at 45%, it reflects a sought-after balance between power and refinement, typical of the house’s great old releases. Precise information regarding the exact aging duration or types of barrels is not documented, and it would be inappropriate to speculate. This bottle should be considered a heritage relic, preserved as much for its historical value as for its intrinsic quality.
On tasting, when undertaken, this cuvée promises a deeply time-worn expression. The nose opens with notes of noble wood, cocoa, dried fruits, soft spices, and ripe cane, accompanied by an elegant rancio typical of very old rums. The palate is broad, silky, and smooth, with great aromatic complexity and remarkable length. The finish is long, warm, and refined, leaving an impression of silent depth and great nobility. This rum is primarily aimed at collectors and lovers of historic spirits, for exceptional tasting or heritage preservation. A legendary, rare, and emotionally charged bottle.
