African and Caribbean brand Equiano set to add to its range with the release of a light rum expression across Europe this spring
Created by rum authorities Ian Burrell and Richard Seale, the light rum will be a blend of ‘lightly aged’ molasses rum from the Caribbean, infused with fresh sugar cane juice rum from Africa. The expression has notes of ripe sugarcane, natural vanilla and citrus, and is bottled at 43% ABV.
Said to ‘challenge the ideas and expectations’ of rum, the expression will be bottled at 43%ABV and express notes of ripe sugarcane, natural vanilla and citrus.
Providing a taste profile that suppresses ‘any notion that white rums lack the sophistication of their darker counterparts’, Equiano Light is recommended served in classic cocktails such as a Daiquiri.
In honour of the brand’s namesake, African-born writer and freedom fighter Olaudah Equiano, the brand pledges 5% of company profits and £2 (US$2.80) from every bottle sold through Equinano’s website to 2021 charity partner Anti-Slavery International.
To hear more about the brand, go to our podcast with Ian Burrell or visit the Equiano website