Down Island – Tahiti Rum (T.I.E.) – 2020 – 5 Year Old – French Oak – 68.2% abv
$109.99
Down Island – Tahiti Rum (T.I.E.) – 2020 – 5 Year Old – Cask #MK14 – French Oak – 136.4 Proof
A remarkable single-cask Tahitian rum from T.I.E. (Tahitian Import Export) Distillery in Punaruu, Tahiti. Distilled from molasses in 2020 using a column still, this rum spent three years aging in Polynesia before traveling to England for an additional two years of maturation. It was ultimately hand-bottled in Florida in 2025 at an impressive 68.2% ABV (136.4 Proof).
Production & Aging
Distillery: T.I.E. (Tahitian Import Export) Distillery – Punaruu, Tahiti
Distilled: 2020
Bottled: 2025
Age: 5 Years Old
Still Type: Column Still
Raw Material: Molasses
Cask: French Oak – Cask #MK14
Aging: 3 years in Tahiti, followed by 2 years in England
Bottled: Hand-bottled in Florida
ABV: 68.2%
Proof: 136.4
Additives: No added sugar or additives
Filtration: No Chill Filtration
Bottle Size: 750ml
Tasting Notes
Nose: Bright citrus peel, with grapefruit and orange, followed by distinct minerality and a sharp peppery character.
Palate: Medium-bodied and layered, with notes of vanilla, caramel, plum, pepper, and coastal minerality. A few drops of water reveal additional fruit and bring greater depth to the palate.
Finish: Medium in length, with lingering spice, cardamom, caramel, and vanilla.
The Bottom Line
A high-proof, single-cask Tahitian rum that offers a fascinating expression of French oak, tropical maturation, and extended continental aging. The combination of citrus, fruit, spice, and coastal minerality gives this rum a character that is distinctly its own. At 136.4 Proof, it rewards patience—and a little water.
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