Farm to flask rum maker Copal Tree Distillery has announced that it will be expanding the release of its popular 'Copalli Cacao' in the United States. Located in the rainforest in Southern Belize, Copal Tree Distillery is known for producing one-of-a-kind, single-estate rums that embody the flavors of this unique environment.
Sustainably produced and made from all-natural ingredients the 'Copalli Cacao' upholds the brand's emphasis on purity. In fact, the chocolatey rum is made from just four ingredients: organic heirloom sugar cane, yeast, cacao nibs, and pure water. In order to make this unique spirit, the company places its classic white rum into specialty tanks filled with 100% organic cacao nibs. "Over several weeks, the cacao nibs infuse a rich chocolate flavor and aroma into the rum, which is then redistilled to create a smooth, finished product," says Ed Tiedge, Master Distiller at Copal Tree Distillery.
Cacao-Infused Rums
Copal Tree Distillery Expands the Release of 'Copalli Cacao' to the U.S.
Trend Themes
1. Single Estate Rums - The trend of producing unique, one-of-a-kind rums that embody the flavors of a particular region or environment using sustainably and all-natural ingredients presents disruptive innovation opportunities for craft distilleries.
2. Cacao-infused Spirits - The trend of infusing spirits with chocolate/cacao to create unique flavors presents disruptive innovation opportunities for craft distilleries and chocolatiers alike.
3. Farm-to-flask - The trend of producing spirits using ingredients that are sustainably grown, harvested and distilled all in the same place presents disruptive innovation opportunities for craft distilleries and eco-friendly companies.
Industry Implications
1. Craft Distilleries - Craft distilleries that use locally-sourced, sustainably grown and harvested ingredients to craft unique spirits like single-estate rums and cacao-infused spirits could disrupt the traditional spirits market.
2. Chocolatiers - Chocolatiers can innovate by partnering with craft distilleries to create cacao-infused spirits and even collaborate in developing unique flavors that can be applied to both their respective industries.
3. Eco-friendly Companies - Eco-friendly companies that produce spirits sustainably and harvest ingredients from their own farm, offer disruptive innovation opportunities in the spirits industry.