Key Facts

Farm
Old Bacolet
Supervisor
John Mathew Wyse
Field
Josh
Cane variety
Cain
Terroir
Riverside
Harvested
30 November - 03 December 2020
Maturation
Pre-cask
Distilled
05 - 06 December 2020
Bottled
05 - 07 July 2021
Still Type
Pot
No. of bottles
3726
For market
EUROPE
ABV
50%
FARM LOCATION
BOTTLING

Field Notes

On the southern coast, protected from the full force of the Atlantic trade winds, Old Bacolet was one of the first areas to be cultivated by the French.  A flat flood plain between two small rivers, these alluvial soils –Plains Clay Loam and Woburn Clay – and a high water table produce lush cane. For this rum we harvested the quick-growing variety we call Cain from Josh’s field, which stands on the terroir known as Riverside.

At Old Bacolet farm an extensive vista of cane made up of multiple varieties thrives across almost 25 acres. The land – close to the coast, but far enough inland that the soil is rich and moist – has been farmed since the 1800s. Indeed sporadic coconut, papaya, mango and other trees in and around the fields still showcase the land’s fertile value. The river that flows through Old Bacolet brings a cooling breeze on the way to the sea. 

Terroir Map

Cane Variety

Cain
CAIN

B77 602 - nicknamed Cain - germinates well and grows quickly giving it a natural competitive edge. The shoots have a yellow – green complexion and are topped by a thick and large canopy. The lush canopy increases photosynthesis helping the plants to grow and mature faster. This variety was grown in Grenada on a small scale previously. Cain prefers sandy, shallow soils and performs well on expansive, flat and generally wettish fields.

The Sound of Old Bacolet

 

Old Bacolet at sunset. Farmers from the surrounding area are on the farm collecting vines and bagasse from the sides of the fields, and loading it into their truck. Evening is peacefully settling over the farm – it’s not long until crickets will start their nightly concert.

Growing Timeline

Cane Timeline

Planted
01/12/2018
Harvested
30/11/2020
Arrived at Distillery
02/12/2020
Fermentation Started
03/12/2020
Fermentation Finished
05/12/2020
Distillation Started
05/12/2020
Distillation Finished
06/12/2020
Transferred to Cask House
06/12/2020
Sent for Bottling
01/07/2021
Bottled
05/07/2021

Distillers

Devon
Ainka
Camille
Kerissa

Terroir

Fields

Soil

Type
Plains Clay Loam
Description
Josh field is an open flat expanse with a large drain running through the middle.
Elevation
8 meters
General Climate
Old Bacolet is a flat and open farm, exposed to the high winds blowing in from the Atlantic Ocean. As the farm is open, this exposes it to the elements more so than other farms. Rain, winds and sun work in tandem to cover their way over all cane fields of the farm. In October, when the winds are really high, this may bring the tendency for cane to fall or blow over, with the funnel of winds that blow through. There is no notable difference in the effects of rain and sun between the terroirs, yet Seaward terroir may bring the occasional flood at the bottom of the farm, due to its man-made preparation of its fields, and its proximity to the river that leads to a swamp before it meets the sea. A unique feature to this farm, however, is Terroir Overlook. This field is elevated higher than the rest of the farm due to its formation on top of a dumping site. This disposition makes it appear to be on a platform that allows one to “overlook” the whole farm.
Sunlight
12 hours

Cane, Yeast & Water

Variety
B77602
Nickname
Cain
Fermentation
60 hours
Yeast
DistilaMax RM
Production Water
N/a

DEVON’S DESCRIPTION

Appearance: Clear, water-white colourless rum.

Nose: Clean, mellow hints of caramel and vanilla.

Palate: The rum has a robust spicy, cinnamon to allspice flavor, but with very soft undertones of a sweet roasted nuttiness that complements the spiciness creating a pleasant, dry, long-lasting finish.

Renegade Rum Distillery

Meadows Lane, Conference,

St. Andrews, Grenada, West Indies

+1473-443-5477

info@renegaderum.com

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