Pink Pigeon Spiced Rum 70cl

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The pink pigeon is the only remaining native Mascarenes pigeon species that has escaped extinction. The most famous of these extinct pigeons is of course the dodo. And he’s done them proud with a range of recipes that really get under the feathers of the rum’s characteristics – we’re particularly taken with the Pigeon Aperitivo, Pink Lady and the Flip and Flight. Meanwhile, if you’re wondering about that rare bird, it’s the pink pigeon from which the rum takes its name and with which it shares its home in Mauritius. And in a nice gesture the Pink Pigeon people are also donating to the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation to help safeguard their Mauritian muse. Pigeon Aperitivo Pink Pigeon rum has actually been around for some 18 months but in truth it hasn’t exactly been making waves. Which is a shame because it’s actually pretty tasty thanks to top quality vanilla, a zingy little citrus edge and orchid petals chipping in with some subtle floral notes. But now the people behind it, the legendary Berry Bros. & Rudd have given it little bit of extra love – tweaking the bottle ever so slightly, bringing in a new marketing team to get it out there and very shrewdly inviting the talented Mr Chetiyawardana to take flight with the Pink Pigeon. Next, you will visit the gardens and the orchards surrounding the Château in an environment where the beauty of nature reigns flawlessly on the estate. The grand driveway lined with centenarian trees, the lush gardens, but also the endemic plants, fruit trees, and the giant tortoises’ park will tempt you on a timeless journey.

Take one rather moody looking bottle, a hefty dose of vanilla, Britain’s oldest wine and spirit merchant, throw in an incredibly rare bird, then invite one of our most creative mixologists to see where his inspiration takes him. Welcome to Pink Pigeon rum and seven (count them seven) new serves from Ryan Chetiyawardana. A damn sight better than most spiced rums ( which I usually loathe). As a spiced rum I can recommend it. Situated one thousand miles off the southeastern coast of Africa, the remote island of Mauritius was settled by the Dutch in 1507. Much like other European countries at the time, the Dutch used the settlement's tropical climate and indigenous population to cultivate the crops they were unable to harvest on the European continent, including sugar cane and ebony. By the time the Dutch abandoned the colony in 1710, the island of Mauritius had developed extensive sugarcane plantations and relied on the crop as its main export. Native only to Mauritius, the pink pigeon is now one of the rarest birds in the world and used to be widely distributed throughout the island. Today, pink pigeons are found only in four sub-populations located in remote, forested, or mountainous regions of southwestern Mauritius.As part of the conservation effort, Pink Pigeon Rum is a contributor to the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation. What can I say, since arriving in Mauritius I have become a Rum fan. In fact, I've become somewhat of a rum collector! Passé la bouteille au design superbe, le nez m a surpris (pas forcement en mal même si certains de mes amis m ont dit qu il sentait le médoc).

Taste: Shows a delicate balance in minerality and sweetness that give the sugars and spice a structure to hang from and not be overly syrupyPink Pigeon Rum is named after the iconic and endangered Pink Pigeon, which is indigenous to the island of Mauritius and carefully protected (the Medine Estate donates a portion of the proceeds from each bottle of rum to the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation). The rum is crafted from molasses produced exclusively from Medine estate-grown sugarcane. Once the molasses has been harvested, it is fermented and then distilled through a four-column, continuous still. Following distillation, the rum is infused with three different ingredients: Bourbon vanilla, orange peel and orchid petals. Dry shake ingredients, then shake with cubed ice, double strain into chilled glass. Flip and Flight This Rum is produced in the Island of Mauritius which was once home of the Dodo, but is now home to the Pink Pigeon. The Pink Pigeon Rum is produced and distilled on the Medine Estate, in the Medine Estate. Made from some of the finest sugar cane in the world, Pink Pigeon undergoes quadruple distillation with each time a new botanical being added to the mix. The bourbon Vanilla is considered to be the finest vanilla in the world. It grows wild in the rainforests of Reunion and Madagascar before being sundried and matured in the wooden cases for eight months and once fully matured it is infused with Pink Pigeons rum and rested for a further six months. This labour intensive process make the bourbon vanilla one of the most expensive spices in the world. Palate: Custard to the fore, with a little toffee brittle, guava and cardamom. Hints of nutmeg and cedar.

Mauritius was home to the Dodo bird and is still home to a number of endangered species such as the Pink Pigeon after which this rum is named. Made as a single estate rum from a molasses base from sugar cane grown in volcanic soil by the Medine Distillery (founded 1926 and oldest operating distillery in the country) and spiced with Madagascar and Reunion Islands BourbonVanilla (which grows as orchids on both islands – and in the case of Reunion grows in heavily volcanic soil), orange zest from Reunion Island, orchid petals (giving it a gentian and white flowers taste) each ingredient is individually macerated in their rum then blended giving them a much more finer grained control over flavor than throwing them all together and hoping. Dry shake, shake with cubed ice, double strain into a chilled flute glass (coated with a crusted spray of vanilla and salt solution).The Pink Pigeon is one of the rarest birds in the world and flies free in the skies of Mauritius, the tropical paradise of the Indian Ocean. Located 20 minutes from Port Louis, Château de Labourdonnais was built between 1856 and 1859. Surrounded by beautiful orchards, this grand mansion was restored between 2006 and 2010 and converted into a museum that invites you to discover the nineteenth-century Mauritian lifestyle as well as its history. During your visit you will see, a grocery shop where a wide variety of fruits are sold to local buyers, supermarkets, and the transformation factory of Chateau de Labourdonnais, which results in finished products like jams, juices, and fruit candies/pastes. Pink pigeons are still dependent upon intensive management for their survival. Management measures still undertaken include supplementary feeding, the provision of nest boxes and the management of introduced predators such as rats. Located the south of the island of Mauritius, a few kilometres north of Souillac, the estate of St. Aubin has been cultivating sugar cane since 1819. The distillery located on the estate itself was named after its former owner Mr. Pierre de Saint Aubin. It is known for creating the first sugarcane-based rum on the island. It is here, nestled between the azure sea and towering mountains, that Medine Estate has been producing rum since 1926, making it the oldest working distillery on the Island.

ReservedSlotData.TimeSlot.DayOfWeekString}}, {{ReservedSlotData.TimeSlotReservation.Day}} {{ReservedSlotData.TimeSlotReservation.DisplayMonth}} Je partais avec une certaine réticence : il parait que c est le rhum "tendance" servi en boite de nuit (parisienne). Shake Pink Pigeon, triple sec, lemon and sugar syrup, strain over cubed ice. Top with soda. Garnish with lemon slice. Pink Lady The rare and beautiful Pink Pigeon is endemic to Mauritius and one of the rarest birds in the world. But did you know it also lends its name to a homegrown Mauritian brand?

The award-winning New Grove Rums are testimonials to Mauritius’s long-standing history in the art of rum making. They showcase the rich heritage and excellence of the island’s rum-making tradition. Most of the night skies wonders are visible only at certain periods of the year, as there is a long list and I am by no means an expert I will link the best astronomy tools below. The next botanical is the delicate petals of Reunion orchids. These petals release floral honey notes with hints of white flower and gentian. One of the distillery’s strong points is that it was designed to provide a holistic tourism experience to guests. Mauritian architect Maurice Giraud has created a building that blends harmoniously with the spectacular surroundings. Wood, natural stone, and water provide a sense of communion with nature, turning the distillery into one of the most beautiful factories in the world. Another strong point of the distillery is that it was created to produce the finest rum. Rum history allegedly started in the Carribiens in the 17th century when they started to ferment and distill molasses, a byproduct of sugar production. Most of the Rum is aged in oak or ex-wine casks, giving its color and flavor.