Oceans 7 years Mellow Rum 40%

The name says it all: this is the smoothest of Oceans' three 7 year old releases, made to go down easy without losing its character.

Expert description

Oceans 7 Year Mellow is a Rum, blended from fine and robust sugarcane distillates and matured for at least 7 years in white oak casks, bottled at 40%.

The rum comes from Ocean's Distillery in Spain, an independent bottler founded in 2012 that matures its rums in warehouses in the Ayala Valley in the Basque Country as well as on the island of La Palma in the Canaries. The Mellow expression is composed specifically to highlight a smooth, accessible profile where sweetness and spice are balanced without sharp edges, unlike the house's more intense Tasty expression.

Tasting notes

Nose

Aromatic and appealing with sweet notes of caramel, vanilla and marzipan alongside banana and a hint of orange, plus a light sweetness reminiscent of prunes and dried ripe grapes.

Palate

Smooth and quite sweet, dominated by caramel, vanilla and a marzipan-like pastry character.

Finish

Short but well-developed, with a subtly perceptible sweetness combined with a well-transformed wood note of vanilla and sweet dry almonds.

Specifications

Bottler: Ocean's Distillery
Region/Country: Spain
Type: Rum
Age: 7 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: White Oak
Serving suggestion: Over ice or in a snifter glass

Flavour profile

Smooth · Caramel · Marzipan · Sweet · Accessible

Did you know?

Ocean's Distillery matures its rums in two vastly different climate zones at once, both the cool, humid Basque Country and the warmer Canary island of La Palma, letting the bottler experiment with how different climates affect maturation.

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Frequently asked questions about Oceans 7 Year Mellow

What does "Mellow" mean in the name?

It refers to the rum's smooth, accessible profile, where sweetness and spice are balanced without sharp edges, unlike the house's more intense Tasty expression.

What does Oceans 7 Year Mellow taste like?

Caramel, vanilla and marzipan on the nose, a smooth, quite sweet palate, and a short but well-developed finish with sweet, dry almonds.

Where does the rum come from?

From Ocean's Distillery in Spain, which matures its rums in the Basque Country and on the Canary island of La Palma.

How should it be served?

Great over ice or in a snifter glass, where the smooth caramel and marzipan character comes into its own.

Does it pair well with food?

Its marzipan and caramel tones make it a good match for an almond cake or another pastry-based dessert.

How does Mellow differ from Tasty?

Mellow is smoother and more caramel-driven, while Tasty has a fresher, spicier, livelier profile with clearer fruit notes.