Dictador Claro Old Version 100 months aged Solera Ultra Premium Reserve Columbia Rum 70 cl 40%

Colombia is rarely associated with rum in our part of the world - but behind the clear colour lies 100 months of maturation and a story stretching back to the 1700s.

Ekspertens beskrivelse

Dictador Claro (Old Version) is a Colombian rum from the Destilería Colombiana distillery in Cartagena de Indias, aged 100 months and bottled at 40% ABV.

The rum is distilled from a blend of molasses and sugar cane, which is fermented and then distilled in stainless steel columns before being aged for 100 months in ex-bourbon oak barrels. Finally, the rum is filtered for colour without losing the character built up during ageing - the result is a full-bodied rum that nonetheless appears clear in the bottle. Destilería Colombiana was founded in 1913 by Don Julio Arango y Parra, and the name Dictador stems from the ancestor Severo de Arango y Ferro, who arrived in Cartagena de Indias in 1751 and was nicknamed "Dictador" due to his power and influence in the region.

Smag

The nose offers walnut and leather with touches of fresh lemon and whipped cream, while the barrel ageing contributes smoked caramel, sandalwood, ripe banana and orange peel. On the palate, waxy orange, ripe apple, sugared almond and brandied cherry appear, while the finish offers peanut brittle, cinnamon and brown sugar. Despite the clear colour, the rum is full-bodied and complex, with a sweetness that never becomes overwhelming.

Specifikationer

Name: Dictador Claro (Old Version)
Distillery: Destilería Colombiana
Region/Country: Cartagena de Indias, Colombia
Type: Colombian rum
Main ingredients: Molasses and sugar cane
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 cl
Production method: Column-distilled and aged 100 months in used bourbon oak barrels, then charcoal-filtered for colour
EAN no.: 7707284029255
Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat, on the rocks, or as a base in cocktails where the rum's colour shouldn't dominate

Smagsprofil

Walnut · Caramel · Orange Peel · Full-bodied

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The name Dictador stems from Severo de Arango y Ferro, who arrived in Cartagena de Indias in 1751 and was nicknamed "Dictador" due to his power and influence - a descendant, Don Julio Arango y Parra, later founded Destilería Colombiana in 1913.

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Frequently asked questions about Dictador Claro 100 Months

Why is Dictador Claro clear despite such long barrel ageing?

After 100 months of ageing in bourbon oak barrels, the rum is filtered for colour while the flavour built up during ageing is retained - this gives a full-bodied rum that still appears clear in the bottle.

Where does Dictador rum come from?

The rum comes from the Destilería Colombiana distillery in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, founded in 1913.

Why is the rum called Dictador?

The name stems from Severo de Arango y Ferro, who arrived in Cartagena de Indias in 1751 and, due to his power and influence in the region, was nicknamed "Dictador".

How is Dictador Claro best served?

The rum can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or used as a base in cocktails where you don't want the rum's colour to dominate the drink.

What sets Dictador Claro apart from other Colombian rums?

Colombia is traditionally known for sweet, easy-drinking rum styles, and Dictador Claro follows this line, but with a complexity from the long barrel ageing that sets it apart from simpler expressions. See our full range of Dictador Rum here.