Here is a wonderful find. This Rum will emerge as a “leading rum” in the super premium class of rums available in the US. It will certainly challenge the likes of Zaya and Zacapa 23.
ATLANTICO PRIVATE CASK is absolutely fantastic… you must try it. I can’t do justice blogging about it so here is the link to their website : www.atlanticorum.com their website is very slow in loading but then they also take a long time to blend and age this outstanding rum… so have patience.
Also I have posted the Reuters release of October 16, 2008…I do not know how far and wide it is available in the US market… we do sell it on www.ACorkAbove.com
Ron ATLANTICO Private Cask - Authentic Hand Crafted Rum from the Dominican Republic - The Vision of Two Spirits Industry Leaders Realized
Reuters- MIAMI, Oct. 16 — Ron ATLANTICO Private Cask — an exclusive, super premium, hand crafted rum makes United States debut in South Florida. A product of the Dominican Republic, where experts believe rum originated, the rum masterpiece is the result of an uncompromised vision made reality by founders Aleco Azqueta and Brandon Lieb, two spirits industry leaders with a passion to create the perfect rum and help revive classic cocktail culture. Influenced by his family’s heritage in the sugar industry, Aleco has held executive management positions for some of the world’s most renowned, super premium liquor brands. He aligned efforts with Brandon — another significant force in the field of spirits, who in addition to spearheading many successful super premium spirits product introductions, has held management positions with advertising agencies representing top global brands. Their venture: Atlantico Importing Company. Aptly named, Ron ATLANTICO Private Cask — Ron, Spanish for rum;ATLANTICO, Spanish for Atlantic — is the culmination of their vision: a unique, distinct dark rum that embodies tradition, sophistication, and hand crafted quality. To bring the masterpiece to fruition, Aleco and Brandon handpicked the finest small batched aged rums from the Dominican Republic. The rums were “married” and aged in “private casks” under the watchful eye of a master blender, then, removed and placed into another set of barrels for a third aging using the solera method. The result is an incredibly flavorful, complex, and smooth rum. “Our inspiration for this unique artisan rum comes from connoisseurs who appreciate a product in its purest form, with only the finest ingredients that come from the Dominican Republic,” affirms Aleco. “With the reemergence of the classic cocktail and our hometown’s appreciation of fine products, Miami was a natural market to introduce this exclusive dark rum to U.S. consumers,” adds Brandon. To ensure the rum’s authenticity and quality, Aleco and Brandon remain hands-on for the entire production process, personally inspecting each bottle and hand initialing only those that meet their lofty criteria as a symbol of their dedication. The two visionaries also traveled the world over for the best quality materials to package their exquisite libation, sourcing cork closures from Portugal and glass bottles from Italy.About Atlantico Importing Company: Founded by Aleco Azqueta and Brandon Lieb, Atlantico Importing Company isthe maker of Ron ATLANTICO Private Cask, a complex, flavorful, super premium,artisanal dark rum made from an exquisite selection of the DominicanRepublic’s finest small batch aged rums.
