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Aging your alcohols at sea, a unique way to refine them

For more than 10 years, TOWT has been aging alcohol at sea for its own account or for third parties by loading barrels of rum, cognac, brandy, etc. on old rigs. The unique action of this environment accelerates aging and enhances aromatic notes while maintaining freshness. Wave height, slow temperature changes, humidity, atmospheric pressure and salinity, interactions between barrels, etc. are all factors that make your production unique.
One of our oldest customers, BlackMountain Distillery BLACK MONTAIN WHISKY has even created their own line. 

As proof of our confidence in this unique process

TOWT also participates in this adventure of dynamic aging at sea by offering its own rum aged at sea.

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The effects of this dynamic aging vary according to the routes taken:   

  • Southern route: Exposing wines or spirits to hot temperatures (18°C-27°C) enhances the fruity aspect.
  • Northern route: Exposing wines or spirits to cold temperatures (10°C-18°C) allows the flavor to become more stable. 



« From these long voyages around the Atlantic, following the trade winds, to the rhythm of the waves, the cuvée called “Return of the Islands” derives a beautiful expression of fruit, accompanied by supple and melted tannins, for a harmonious and very expressive wine, renewing a centuries-old tradition, that of the alliance between the great wines of Bordeaux and the great ships that cross the Atlantic. »
Retour des Iles, Le Puy
Pascal AMOREAU
Owner of the Château Le Puy vineyard   

Our desire:
to offer this service to as many people as possible

When we designed our Phénix class, a modern sailing cargo ship, we wanted to be able to offer this dynamic aging service on a much larger scale.

More than 100 barrels can be aged in the hold at the bow of the ship, known as the calette. This floating cellar integrates all the technologies to monitor humidity, wave height, temperature, etc.

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Ce service est décliné en trois grades

QYAS Quarter At Sea
Quarter Year At Sea
3 mois
HYAS Half Year At Sea
Half Year At Sea
6 mois
FYAS Full Years At Sea
Full Year At Sea
12 mois
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