The designation appearing on select bottles of limited edition rum offerings signifies the specific sequence in which that bottle was filled during the bottling run. This number serves as a unique identifier within the entirety of the limited production. For example, a bottle marked “Number 147” indicates it was the one hundred and forty-seventh bottle filled and labeled out of the total number produced.
This practice imparts a sense of exclusivity and collectibility to the rum. Collectors often seek lower numbers, assuming they were among the first filled, or specific numbers deemed significant. This numbering system also provides a level of transparency and traceability, allowing consumers to understand the scope of the limited release and the bottle’s place within it. Historically, such numbered releases were common in fine wine and spirits to denote superior or specially selected batches.