We've known for a little while that La Maison & Velier (LM&V) has been in Ecuador on the prowl for new rum treasures to bring to its fans; are we finally getting a first look at what might be the next leg of LM&V's rum adventures?

A new label has emerged, "El Amparo Rum", which states:

"Agricoltor y distillador 

Carlos Baque Zorrilla

Jipijapa, Manabi, Ecuador

Ron Equatorial"

This translates to:

" Farmer and Distiller

Carlos Baque Zorrilla

Jipijapa, Manabi, Ecuador

Equatorial Rum"

With the name "El Amparo" itself translating to "The Shelter", its front label features the process of rum making at the small craft distillery.

Official Tasting Notes

Aroma The aromatic intensity bursts out of the glass initially showing ripe banana, freshly cut grass, lemon zest and capsicum. After a few moments, deeper tones come through with gentian root, sea air, forest pine and freshly baked corn bread.

Taste Warm tropical notes wash through the palate with bright tones of fresh pineapple and geranium flower. Richer earthy tones are present, showing coriander seed, olive brine, spruce tips and fresh garden soil.

Finish The ethereal finish is rich with cedarwood and camphor, it seems to linger for eternity. Ginseng root and cinnamon bark stretch into the ether supported by a pleasant roundness of acacia honey.

We're also told that the new Ecuadorian rum will be bottled at 60% ABV, with the production process outlined below by LM&V.

This new Ecuadorian produce seems to come from an individual craft farmer and distiller, Carlos Baque Zorrilla, located in Jipijapa, Manabi, who is currently the third generation owner of the family's distillery.

Jipijapa is a canton in northwestern Ecuador, located in the Manabi Province, with a population size of only some 70,000 people, and is known for its rich culture, local culinary specialties such as its own ceviche, wilderness trails, coffee plantations and maize growing.

(Image Source: LM&V)

Will this be LM&V's new piece de resistance? Only time will tell.

Images courtesy of LM&V.

Kanpai!

88 Bamboo Editorial Team