"Welcoming a sailing boat that starts again on the trade wind routes is an approach that echoes the maritime history of our city, which is why the La Rochelle marina is naturally associated with it. Moreover, in 2018, this method of transport is envisaged as part of an ecological transition initiative by the company TOWT, whose ships we have already welcomed, and is consistent with the pioneering nature of La Rochelle in the development of sustainable transport and its desire to become the first zero carbon coastal urban area. "
"Celebrating a living tradition five generation strong, CAMUS embraces the strengths of an historic heritage, while remaining at the forefront of science to always reach new levels of intensity in the aromas of all the Cognacs created. Part of this pioneering attitude is an experimental vision on the concept of Cognac Finish, as an enthralling passage adding extra layers of complexity to the already intensely aromatic profile of the liquids. More than just using casks which have contained other liquids before, how to further push the boundaries of cognac making? CAMUS has decided to engage in a transoceanic trip to the Caribbean, to transport some of its finest barrels of Cognac only by the power of the wind and expose them to a completely new ageing process, first in oceanic conditions and then in tropical weather, to finally obtain a liquid with an unprecedented taste profile."
"Since its 2012 vintage, Château Le Puy has been transporting barrels to the West Indies aboard large sailing ships, in partnership with TOWT - Transport à la Voile. From these long voyages, around the Atlantic, on the trade wind route, to the rhythm of rolling and pitching, the cuvée called "Return of the Islands" developed a beautiful expression of fruit accompanied by soft and melted tannins, for a harmonious and very expressive wine ; thus renewing a century-old tradition, the alliance of the great wines of Bordeaux and the tall ships sailing the Atlantic. This year again, Château le Puy renews the adventure with TOWT, after previous successful editions."
"Black Mountain Company continues its whiskey maturation experiment by sending a third cask to sea, always in partnership with TOWT-Sailing. This time, it is a double crossing of the Atlantic that is planned for a barrel of Black Mountain, with a trip to the Caribbean and a return to the metropolis six months later. This promises great adventures for the whiskey barrel and a new tasty surprise on its return. In 2016 Black Mountain Company was a forerunner in being the first whiskey company to test maturation at sea, The first was loaded in May 2016 aboard the Lugger Grayhound and validated the positive impact of a stay at sea on the maturation of whiskey. Bottled under the name "Black Mountain - Spirit Of The Sea", this whiskey delighted our customers and the 500 bottles were sold in a few days. "
