First Impressions
The Triple Entente Coffret from Habitation Velier is a collection of three 70cl bottles, each showcasing a spirit from one of the world's last remaining independent rum distilleries. At £237 for 210cl of cask strength rum, it represents genuine value — and more importantly, it's a comprehensive education in what independent, terroir-driven rum can be.
Tasting
Each bottle in the coffret tells a different story. The diversity is the point — from grassy, herbal agricole to fruity, estery pot still to rich, aged complexity, the three bottles span the full spectrum of artisanal rum production. The cask strength bottling at 58.8% average ensures nothing is diluted or compromised.
What makes this collection special is the thread that connects all three — they're all products of small, independent distilleries that prioritise quality and terroir over volume and consistency. The individual expressions stand on their own merits, but together they tell a bigger story about the future of craft rum.
The Bottom Line
At £237 for three bottles, the Triple Entente Coffret is one of the best value propositions in premium rum. For the price of a single rare bottle, you get three distinct expressions curated by Luca Gargano, each representing a different approach to independent distillation. A gift that keeps giving.
