The story behind Angostura
Angostura rum begins with Dr. Johann Gottlieb Benjamin Siegert, who founded the company in 1824 in the Venezuelan town of Angostura, now Ciudad Bolivar, to make aromatic bitters. His sons moved the operation to Trinidad in 1875, and the family kept the old town name. The modern distillery, Trinidad Distillers Limited, went up in Laventille, Port of Spain in 1949 and remains the only legal rum distillery in Trinidad and Tobago.
Every drop starts as 100 percent molasses, fermented 24 to 36 hours on a proprietary yeast strain cultivated since the 1940s, then run through column stills that split light and heavy spirits for blending. Aged expressions rest at least three years in once-used charred American white oak bourbon barrels. Master Blender Ariana Maharaj leads an all-female blending team that hand-blends each batch locally.
Explore the Angostura range
Five core expressions reach us from Port of Spain, from a charcoal filtered white to a 12 year blend. Here is how the lineup stacks up on the shelf.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Reserva | Aged 3 years, charcoal filtered clear | 80 | Clean, light, citrus and cane, built for mixing |
| 5 Year Gold | Aged 5 years, light gold | 80 | Vanilla, toasted oak, soft tropical fruit |
| 7 Year Grand Anejo | Aged 7 years, dark mahogany blend | 80 | Cocoa, brown spice, dried fruit, oak |
| 1919 | Blend of rums aged 5 to 14 years | 80 | Creamy vanilla, cocoa, coconut, honey |
| 1824 | Aged up to 12 years, hand selected | 80 | Deep oak, dark chocolate, baking spice |
| 1787 | Aged 15 years, luxury sipping rum | 80 | Soft vanilla, cocoa, toasted oak, long finish |
Which Angostura is right for you?
Pricing here runs from value to luxury without a gap. The White Reserva and 5 Year Gold both sit at $19.97, which makes them easy everyday bottles for the home bar. The 7 Year Grand Anejo is $24.97, a small step up for a darker, spicier pour. Step to the 1919 at $34.97 for the 5 to 14 year blend, then the 1824 at $59.97 when you want a slow sipper. Every bottle is 750mL and 80 proof. Buy Angostura online or pull it off our Commack shelf.
Charcoal filtered and clean, the right base for a Daiquiri or rum punch.
Dark mahogany and cocoa spice at $24.97, neat or over one cube.
Hand selected rums aged up to 12 years, a gift bottle worth keeping.