A Bira is an all night ritual celebrated by our people, the Shona. The living communicate with God through their ancestors' spirits. These spirits are summoned and they possess spirit mediums during the Bira, who then relay messages back and forth.
These events are festive, there is food and drink, as well as music and dancing. As we get spiritual when we drink, sometimes we dance, sing and feast, it seemed fitting to name our brand as we did. BIRA! is a tribute to our people. We want to celebrate rum and those who make it with each expression we issue.
This is a 12yr old, 100% pot still rum, aged entirely in the tropics. This rum was distilled in March of 2008 and was bottled in February of June 2021. It is a blend of 9 ex-Bourbon casks. Only water was added to bring it down to bottling strength.
Nose : Rich tropical fruits (pineapples, bananas) with a medicinal edge. Brine, tar, a little rubber. A little reminiscent of a nice Hampden, which is never a bad thing. Inviting and complex.
Taste : Marshmallows and tires! And I mean that in the best way possible. A pineapple on a stick, roasted over a driftwood fire, haha. Olives, lime juice, motor oil. A little like a Caroni, only pleasant tasting. An excellent balance between the fruity and petrol-y elements. Lingering oaky finish. Great rum. I’m going to need a gallon or two of this for further study – Robert T. Salmon
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