Autentico Nativo Over Proof 108 Proof Panama Rum 70 cl 54%

Volcanic soil in the dry belt of the Azuero peninsula gives Panama's sugarcane a mineral weight that master blender Don Pancho Fernandez has spent a lifetime understanding.

Expert Description

Autentico Nativo Over Proof 108 is a Panama Rum distilled at the Las Cabras distillery and bottled at 54%.

The rum is a blend of 8-year-old rums, distilled on copper column stills and matured in ex-bourbon casks, before being flavoured with locally grown chocolate. Behind the bottle stand Don Pancho Fernandez and Eduardo Perez, two of Panama's most experienced master blenders, who run the Las Cabras distillery west of Panama City – originally a sugar mill from 1919, converted into a rum distillery in the 1990s.

The 108 in the name refers to the US proof scale and marks this as the company's powerful overproof release, where the strength is deliberately turned up to highlight the rum's body and spice.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Caramel, vanilla and dark dried figs meet a spiced warmth from the high strength.

Palate

Complex and full-bodied with caramel, molasses, charred oak, tobacco and a hint of cinnamon.

Finish

Powerful and long finish, where the warmth from the strength lingers well after the last sip.

Specifications

Name: Autentico Nativo Over Proof 108
Distillery: Las Cabras
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Rum
Age: 8 Years
ABV: 54%
Size: 70 CL
Distillation method: Column still
EAN no.: 7451105850893
Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat in a small glass or as the base of a powerful cocktail

Flavour Profile

Powerful · Caramel · Spiced · Tobacco · Overproof

Did You Know?

The Las Cabras distillery began life in 1919 as an ordinary sugar mill, long before anyone thought of it as a rum destination – it was only with Don Pancho Fernandez's takeover that the site was converted into the distillery it is today.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Autentico Nativo Over Proof 108

What does the number 108 in the name mean?

It refers to the US proof scale, where 108 proof equals 54% ABV – the company's powerful overproof release.

What is an overproof rum?

It is rum bottled at a higher alcohol strength than the typical 40%, giving more intensity in both aroma and flavour.

Who is behind Autentico Nativo?

Master blenders Don Pancho Fernandez and Eduardo Perez, who run the Las Cabras distillery in Panama, both with decades of experience in the rum industry.

Can this rum be used in cocktails?

Yes, the high strength and powerful profile make it well suited as a base in heavier cocktails like a Dark 'n' Stormy or a strong punch.

How should I serve it neat?

In a small glass at room temperature, ideally with a few drops of water to tame the strength slightly and open up the aromas.

What does the chocolate do to the flavour?

The local chocolate adds depth and a light bitter sweetness that ties the caramel and spice notes together.