Readers Rhum / Rommi Preface 40% 50cl

The Opening Statement – Finland’s Historic First Step into Rum

In March 2026, Readers' Rum Preface is honored as the bottle that started the conversation for Authors' Distillery. While Chapters One and Two have since gone on to win major awards like the UISGE 2026, the Preface remains the essential introduction to their spirits story. It holds the historic title of being the first rum ever fermented and distilled in mainland Finland (Mäntsälä).

Unlike the later chapters, which are defined by long barrel aging, the Preface is a "lightly rested" rum. It captures the raw, vibrant energy of the distillation process while offering a subtle smoothness gained from a short stay in oak.

🥃 Tasting Notes & Profile

The Preface is designed to be approachable and versatile, leaning into the natural sweetness of the molasses without the heavy wood influence of the older releases.

• The Nose: Fresh and Confectionary. It opens with a bright bouquet of butterscotch, raw cane sugar, and vanilla. There is a clean, "estery" fruitiness—think ripe banana and a hint of pear—that is typical of high-quality pot-still distillation.

• The Palate: Soft and Creamy. The entry is surprisingly gentle for a 40% spirit. You’ll find layers of toffee, light honey, and roasted nuts. It lacks the deep "oak spice" of the later chapters, focusing instead on a pure, milky sweetness.

• The Finish: Short and Clean. It concludes with a refreshing snap of white pepper and caramelized sugar, leaving the palate ready for another sip.

📋 Technical Snapshot

Pro Tip

Because the Preface is lighter and more "fragrant" than the award-winning Chapter Two, it is the ultimate cocktail rum. It makes a world-class Daiquiri—the clean, buttery notes of the Finnish rum pair perfectly with fresh lime juice and simple syrup.

If you prefer to drink it like a "Reader," try it in a Highball: mix 4cl of Preface with ginger ale and a large squeeze of lime. The ginger amplifies the rum's natural spice while the lime keeps the butterscotch notes from becoming too heavy.