Emperor
In 1901, a British royal couple stopped briefly on Mauritius on their way to Australia - the future King George V and his wife Mary. It's precisely this historical moment, and the island's turbulent colonial history under French rule (1714-1810) and then British rule (1810-1968), that rum enthusiasts Bruno Le Merle and Christophe Aulner dedicate their Emperor brand to. Their concept is unusual: rather than choosing purely molasses-based or purely cane-juice rum, they deliberately blend both styles together - a fusion technique that gives Mauritian rum a distinctive aromatic range.
Content: 0.7 Liter (€45.70 / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 business days
Content: 0.7 Liter (€49.99 / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 3-6 business business days
Content: 0.04 Liter (€124.75 / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 business days
Where does the name "Emperor" come from?
The founders chose the likeness of King George V - who briefly stopped on Mauritius in 1901 during his journey to Australia and later also became Emperor of India - as a majestic symbol for their brand.
What's special about Emperor's blending technique?
Unlike most rum brands, which commit to either molasses-based or cane-juice rum, Emperor deliberately combines both styles in its blends - a distinctive production concept meant to aromatically reflect the island's history between French and British influence.
Flavour profile
Taste: Full-bodied and balanced with tropical fruit, caramel and, depending on the cask finish, additional sherry or Cognac notes.
Recommended enjoyment: Neat or on the rocks as a digestif; the sherry-finish variant also works well in upscale rum cocktails.
Start with Emperor Heritage.
Facts and figures
Founded by Bruno Le Merle and Christophe Aulner on Mauritius. Brand name inspired by King George V (visit 1901). Blend of molasses and cane-juice rums. Mauritius: French colony 1714-1810, British colony 1810-1968.