97 points from both Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast isn't everyday for a rum. Centuria is proof of what Varela Hermanos can do when the family takes its time.
Expert description
Ron Abuelo Centuria Reserva de la Familia is a Rum from Panama, blended in a solera system from rums up to 30 years old, bottled at 40%.
The rum comes from Varela Hermanos, which has distilled rum in Panama since 1908. Centuria is the house's undisputed flagship, a solera blend where older and younger rum is continuously blended through stacked casks, giving a depth and consistency that is hard to achieve with single-vintage maturation. The name Centuria, derived from the Latin word for hundred, honours the family's over hundred-year history in the rum business.
Tasting notes
Nose
Crème brûlée, toffee, dark chocolate and coffee, with baking spice, toasted oak and a subtle smokiness, complemented by walnut, orange and brown sugar.
Palate
Soft on entry, lightly sweet, with tobacco and orange, where sweetness, a certain freshness and well-integrated alcohol come together perfectly.
Finish
Long and elegant, with lingering spice and a dry, woody ending.
Bottler: Varela Hermanos
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Rum
Age: 30 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Solera system
EAN no.: 7451101210158
Serving suggestion: Neat in a snifter glass
Flavour profile
Elegant · Spiced · Nutty · Complex
Investment potential
Medium. Centuria is the house's most acclaimed release and has achieved 97 points from both Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast, making it a firm fixture for collectors of premium Panamanian rum.
Did you know?
Centuria has achieved the rare feat of scoring 97 points from both Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast, one of the highest ratings any Panamanian rum has achieved.
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