Levasseur rum evokes the exotic history of Seychelles and in particular, that of the notorious gentleman pirate, Olivier Levasseur , also feared as the buzzard, who terrorised the high seas looting the treasure ship of the Bishop of Goa with its fabulous, and still undiscovered, treasure that he then concealed somewhere among the rocks of Bel Ombre in north Mahé.Levasseur rum shares the same enigmatic aura that has always cloaked these isles, lost in their secret corner of the Indian Ocean, long defying the attempts of even the most intrepid explorers to divulge their mysteries to the outside world. The brainchild of Seychellois entrepreneur Marco Francis, Levasseur is a sublime evolution of rum-making that draws on the rich tradition of ageing in barrels to craft rums which are authentic in nature and of exceptional quality and character.The pedigree of such rums comes from precisely this delicate process of being aged in antique barrels alongside shards of barrel-wood infused with lingering notes of whiskey, brown nut, oak and vanilla. This, in stark contrast to the processed flavours and artificial aromas of so many of today's commercial rums.Levasseur rum is the product of Seychelles' unique history and time-honoured traditions, harking back to the swashbuckling exploits of the likes of Olivier Levasseur. Most importantly, it is an eloquent reflection of the islands' deliciously slow pace of life, quite unlike anything else you might encounter, that places great value in the unhurried evolution of all things to achieve true greatness in the fullness of time.Levasseur Seychelles rum is best enjoy, neat, on the rock and is available in dark only. It can be purchased in all the major hotels in Seychelles. Bottles are being retailed at Maison Marengo, Domaine Val De Pres, Au cap and STC duty free at the Seychelles international airport.