Product Description

Contessa Rum is a blended rum distilled from fermented sugarcane or molasses and matured in wooden oak barrels. The rum is available in multiple variants, including the classic Contessa XXX Rum, the premium Contessa 12-Year-Old Rum, and the lighter Contessa White Rum. Known for its mellow and smooth profile, Contessa Rum offers a warm and full-bodied drinking experience with a satisfying warmth.

Tasting Notes

• Appearance: A deep, rich color, typically dark in hue, reflecting its well-matured profile.

• Aroma: The aroma of the 12-Year-Old variant features notes of cocoa, vanilla, and dried fruits, along with hints of caramel and molasses tones. The XXX variant is slightly lighter but still offers a warm, inviting scent.

• Palate: The palate is smooth, offering rich flavors of caramel, spice, and vanilla, with a complex and satisfying taste that makes it enjoyable neat or in cocktails.

• Finish: The 12-Year-Old variant has a smooth, warm, and velvety finish with lingering notes, while the XXX version offers a generally smooth and satisfying aftertaste.

• Balance, Complexity: Contessa Rum is celebrated for being a well-balanced and high-quality rum in its price range. The 12-Year-Old offers greater complexity, with more pronounced notes of dried fruits and spice, while the XXX variant is more accessible but still delivers a refined experience.

Available Sizes

• 90 ml

• 180 ml

• 375 ml

• 750 ml

ABV

• Typically 42.8% ABV in the Indian market, although some variants may vary slightly.

Style/Type

• Blended Rum, distilled from sugarcane/molasses and aged in oak barrels.

Company/Producer

• Produced by Radico Khaitan.

Distillery Location

• Manufactured in India, with Radico Khaitan’s main distillery located in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh.

Aged Period / Cask Type / Release Year

• The Contessa XXX Rum is aged in wood for a mellow, smooth character.

• The Contessa 12-Year-Old Rum is aged for 12 years in oak barrels, adding complexity and depth to its profile.

• Contessa Rum was first launched in 1997.

Awards

• Monde Selection

• International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC)

• International Spirits Challenge

Contessa Rum has received accolades at these prestigious international competitions, affirming its quality and craftsmanship.

Contessa Rum 750ml Price

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