Equiano : Light

Tasting characteristics and advice for Equiano Light

Tasting

Nose

The nose reveals fresh sugarcane accompanied by vanilla notes. Hints of dried oak mingle with earthy and herbaceous nuances.

Palate

The palate unveils light tropical fruits and citrus oils. Notes of green apple sit alongside ripe sugarcane, citrus zest, and a touch of vanilla. The finish shows a gentle woodiness from tropical aging in American oak barrels.

Pairings and tasting occasions

This rum is best enjoyed neat at room temperature to fully appreciate its aromatic complexity and its unique blend of the Caribbean and Africa.

Mixology

Equiano Light lends itself perfectly to crafting refined cocktails thanks to its balanced aromatic profile between fruity freshness and woody notes.

Other characteristics

Unpeated rum at 43% alcohol, bottled by the official bottler. 0.7 L volume.

A Caribbean rum with a unique blend

Equiano: a committed rum paying tribute to a historic figure

Equiano is a rum that pays tribute to Olaudah Equiano (1745-1797), a historic figure in the abolition of slavery and the first African to hold a position in the British government. This brand stands out for its unique blend, combining a lightly aged Caribbean molasses rum with a fresh African pure sugarcane juice rum.

Equiano Light: an innovative blend between two continents

Equiano Light is defined by its innovative blend marrying two distinct terroirs. On the one hand, a lightly aged Caribbean molasses rum brings structure and woody complexity thanks to time spent in American oak barrels. On the other, a fresh African pure sugarcane juice rum lends freshness and vibrancy to the whole. This fusion creates a balanced aromatic profile where tropical fruits, citrus, and vanilla come together. Tropical aging in American oak barrels, particularly for the Barbadian component, gives this rum a subtle woody dimension without overpowering the fruity and herbaceous aromas that characterize this transcontinental blend.