Dos Maderas Caribbean Ron Anejo 5+3 years Rum 37,5%

The name Dos Maderas means "two woods" and refers to the long journey the rum makes from the Caribbean to Jerez in Spain, where it receives a final finish in sherry casks.

Expert Description

Dos Maderas 5+3 is a Caribbean Ron Añejo, double-aged in bourbon and sherry casks, bottled at 37.5%.

The rum is produced by Bodegas Williams & Humbert, the Spanish sherry house founded in 1877 in Jerez, which helped establish Spain's first official Denominación de Origen for sherry in the 1930s. The rum blend behind Dos Maderas is sourced from several Caribbean countries and first ages for 5 years in ex-bourbon casks in the tropical climate, before being shipped to Jerez to mature a further 3 years in casks that previously held the house's oldest sherry. The number 5+3 in the name refers directly to this two-stage ageing.

The result is a round, sherry-forward rum, where dried fruit and caramel meet a soft, lightly winey finish.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Caramel, dried fruit and a touch of sherry.

Palate

Round and soft with raisin and a light winey character.

Finish

Medium-length and soft with lingering sherry.

Specifications

Name: Dos Maderas 5+3
Distillery: Dos Maderas
Region/Country: Caribbean
Type: Caribbean Ron Añejo
ABV: 37.5%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Ex-bourbon casks followed by sherry casks
EAN No.: 8410028000807
Serving Suggestion: Neat at room temperature or over ice

Flavour Profile

Round · Sherry-forward · Fruity · Soft · Classic

Did You Know?

Williams & Humbert helped establish Jerez-Xérès-Sherry as Spain's very first official Denominación de Origen in the 1930s, long before the house began ageing rum in its sherry casks.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dos Maderas 5+3

What is Dos Maderas 5+3?

It is a Caribbean Ron Añejo, double-aged in bourbon and sherry casks, bottled at 37.5%.

What does it taste like?

It smells of caramel and dried fruit, while the palate is round and soft with raisin and a light winey character.

What does the number 5+3 in the name mean?

It refers to the ageing: 5 years in ex-bourbon casks in the Caribbean followed by 3 years in sherry casks in Jerez, Spain.

Who produces Dos Maderas?

The rum is produced by Bodegas Williams & Humbert, the Spanish sherry house founded in 1877 in Jerez.

Why does the rum travel from the Caribbean to Spain?

The journey allows the rum to further mature in casks that previously held the house's sherry, adding a characteristic winey depth.

How should it be enjoyed?

It is best enjoyed neat at room temperature or over ice.