Panama with no name, but with clear character. Another "Secrete" release from Compagnie des Indes, where the anonymous distillery is compensated by a rum that speaks for itself after 13 years in cask.
Expert Description
Compagnie des Indes 2004/2017 Secrete 13 Year is a Panama Rum from a single cask, distilled in 2004, bottled in 2017 at 56.9%.
The rum is column-distilled from molasses at an undisclosed Panamanian distillery and has since spent 13 years in cask, predominantly in the tropical climate with a smaller share of continental ageing, before being bottled by the French independent bottler Compagnie des Indes. Panama is known for a lighter, more delicate rum style than its neighbours, which this bottling confirms with its relatively bright, yet complex profile.
The long ageing period has given the rum a depth that balances the wood's spice with a fresh, almost salted caramel character.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Caramel, sweet spices and vanilla, with a hint of coffee, toffee and salted caramel butter along with a touch of citrus fruit.
Palate
Soft and velvety with a lush texture, perfectly balanced with well-integrated wood.
Finish
Medium length, with salted caramel and a light, toasted wood note.
Specifications
Name: Compagnie des Indes 2004/2017 Secrete 13 Year
Bottler: Compagnie des Indes
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Rum
Age: 13 Years
ABV: 56.9%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Distillation Method: Column distillation of molasses
Distilled: 2004
Bottled: 2017
Serving Suggestion: Neat at room temperature
Flavour Profile
Caramel-forward · Spiced · Soft · Full-bodied · Elegant
Did You Know?
Panama is one of the few countries in the Caribbean region where rum is traditionally distilled exclusively on column stills, giving the Panamanian rum style a lighter, cleaner profile compared to the fuller pot still-based rums from countries like Jamaica and Guyana.
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