Ripe mango from the Caribbean meets seven-year-old Dominican rum. A tropical shortcut to sunset - sweet, full-bodied and with the rum's warmth underneath.
Expert description of Espero Caribbean Mango Rum Liqueur 70 cl 40%
Espero Caribbean Mango is the newest addition to the Ron Espero family, a series of rum-based liqueurs from Albert Michler Distillery in Bristol, England, which acts as an independent bottler of Dominican rum. The base is a rum from the Dominican Republic, aged seven years using the solera method, where younger and older rum are continuously blended to create a smooth, rounded base with notes of vanilla and caramel.
On top of the rum, Michler adds a maceration of Caribbean mango. The fruit is left to infuse in the rum, so the fresh, juicy mango aroma melds with the rum's depth. The result is a liqueur at 40% - strong enough to hold onto the rum's character, but with the fruit's sweetness and lightness up front. It launched in 2026 as a sister release to, among others, Espero Caribbean Banana.
The name Espero means "I hope" in Spanish, and the series is built around the idea of a spirit of adventure and Caribbean joie de vivre rather than stiff tradition.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Tropical and direct. Ripe mango fills the glass first, followed by a warm rum sweetness with vanilla and a touch of caramel.
Palate
Full-bodied and creamy on the palate. The mango steps forward even more clearly, juicy and sweet, while the rum base gives depth with subtle notes of wood and molasses that ground the fruit.
Finish
Soft and pleasant with mango and a mild warmth from the rum lingering at the end.
Specifications
Name: Espero Caribbean Mango Rum Liqueur 70 cl 40%
Distillery: Albert Michler Distillery
Region/Country: Dominican Republic
Type: Rum Liqueur
ABV: 40%
Size: 700 ML
Bottled: Bristol, England
