Brazil - Santos Dumont XO 40%
Santos Dumont XO is named in honor of Alberto Santos Dumont (1873–1932). He was a world famous aviation pioneer, noble man, celebrity and style icon. He was the heir of a wealthy family of coffee and sugar cane producers in Brazil. He is also famous for having ordered the production of the world first hand wrist watch from his close friend the jeweler Louis Cartier. Alberto asked Cartier to produce the watch especially for him as it was not comfortable for him to use a pocket watch which was common custom in those days, as it keep him from having both hands on the controls of his air planes.
About A.H. Riise Spirits
A.H. Riise is widely known as a rum distiller with roots in the Danish West Indies. But the company behind it, A.H. Riise Spirits, makes many other varieties of spirits in addition to A.H. Riise Rum.
Tasting notes
The Author: Butterscotch, Snikerdoodle, dessert
Rum partner: Molassas, caramel, melted brown sugar, butterscotch
Rum rating
| The Author | Rum partner | Average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smell | 2 stars | 3 stars | 2.5 stars |
| Taste | 3 stars | 4 stars | 3.5 stars |
| Overall | 3 stars | 4 stars | 3.5 stars |
Additional rum resources
- Day 5 on 24 Days of Rum
- A.H. Riise Spirits - official website
About Brazil
Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in both South America and Latin America. At 8.5 million square kilometers and with over 211 million people, Brazil is the world’s fifth-largest country by area and the sixth most populous.
Should we visit Brazil?
Pros
- Rio
- Waterfalls
Cons
- Huge country that might require a long stay
Fun fact about Brazil
Brazil is the only country in South America that speaks Portuguese.
Traveling rating
| The Author | Travel partner | Average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Want to visit | 3.5 stars | 3.5 stars | 3.5 stars |