With A Mesccia Blended Rum Vieux 49°, the Principality of Monaco revives an ancient tradition intimately linked to its maritime history. Born from the collaboration between the Distillerie de Monaco, Velier, and Luca Gargano, this creation draws inspiration from Mesccia, an old Monegasque preparation that originated from trade between the Caribbean and the Mediterranean. At the time, Caribbean rums could be blended with various fortified wines and European spirits, notably vermouth and Marsala. A Mesccia now captures the spirit of this tradition, adapting it to contemporary production and aging methods.
This blend is crafted using spirits selected as part of the A Mesccia project, in which the Haitian component is central. The project notably features Mother Mesccia , a Pure Single Rum made from pure sugarcane juice sourced from Saint-Michel-de-l'Attalaye, Haiti .
One of A Mesccia's key characteristics lies in its aging process. Rather than adding vermouth directly to the rum, the decision was made to use only wood: the rum is aged in ex-Italian vermouth casks , notably Bordiga and Del Professore vermouths. This aging process, lasting approximately one year, allows the wood to gradually impart the character of its former contents to the spirit, while keeping the rum at the heart of the production.
This expression constitutes the second chapter of the Mesccia project developed by the Distillerie de Monaco and Velier, following Mother Mesccia. It offers a modern interpretation of a historical tradition by creating a dialogue between several territories, different production techniques, and the world of rum with that of vermouth.
