Naud, The Noble and Unusual Distillery, is dropping a brand-new rum, Ron Venezuela 12 Year Old Golden Rum, in collaboration with Venezuelan distillery Destilería Sofa.
Distilled at 41%, the new launch is the second rum creation from the Naud family distillery, following Naud Rum Panama 15 Year Old Rum.
The Naud family distillery was created by French Master distillers in 1923, centred around an appreciation for unique and imaginative spirits. Five generations later, and the family continues to produce a bold range of premium spirits from their hidden distillery in the Pinthiers.
Created in collaboration with Venezuelan hacienda Destilería Sofa, Naud Ron Venezuela is aged for 12 years outside the capital city of Caracas. The hot and humid daytimes and cool, dry nights of Venezuela provide the perfect climate for ageing the rum.
The unique flavour originates from the essential sugarcane, cultivated from some of the most fertile lands in Venezuela, and carefully harvested during the winter months. Following fermentation, the sugar cane molasses, also known as ‘Black Gold’ is distilled on columns.
To perfect the flavour, the rum is then matured for around six months in French oak casks, located in the humid Naud family cellars of Cognac, before being bottled and enjoyed by rum-lovers nationwide.
The result is an aromatic rum, with delicate notes of mocha and muscovado sugar. Light hints of coconut, cedarwood and oak are also present, due to the use of ex-bourbon casks in tropical conditions.
Chris Jones, Managing Director at Paragon Brands, who distributes NAUD in the UK, said: “Over the past century, NAUD has been providing the drinks market with premium spirits, imbued with rich heritage and a bold sense of adventure.
“The partnership with Destilería Sofa marks the latest masterful journey for both Naud and Paragon, and we’re proud to bring the rich flavour and story of Naud Ron Venezuela to UK consumers.
“With the rum market continuing to grow in 2024, we’re confident that Ron Venezuela’s unique origins and delightful palette will excite the tastebuds of rum enthusiasts everywhere.”
