At first glance, Cognac Fins Bois and Caroni rum may seem worlds apart, yet both share a raw intensity and a character deeply shaped by their terroir. Often overshadowed by the region’s more prestigious crus, Fins Bois offers a distinctive aromatic richness: bold notes of ripe fruit, pastry, and sometimes a rustic, almost tannic edge—rooted in its clay-limestone soils and shaped by a fast yet expressive maturation. On the other end of the spectrum, Caroni, the now-closed legendary distillery from Trinidad, delivers heavy rums marked by powerful oxidative profiles, with aromas of tar, candied fruit, warm rubber, and mocha. In their own way, both tell a story of raw matter elevated by time: Fins Bois, as the purest expression of grape and wood; Caroni, as a relic of an industrial era long gone. Together, they form an unexpected yet compelling duo—two faces of the same pursuit of authenticity.

Swell de Spirits was founded in 2021 by Michael Barbaria. Each release comes from a meticulous selection of exceptional casks, chosen in close collaboration with producers and crafted to captivate even the most discerning palates. With bottles as original in design as the liquid they contain, Swell de Spirits has quickly become a key name on the independent bottling scene.