97 points from both Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast isn't everyday for a rum. Centuria is proof of what Varela Hermanos can do when the family takes its time.

Expert description

Ron Abuelo Centuria Reserva de la Familia is a Rum from Panama, blended in a solera system from rums up to 30 years old, bottled at 40%.

The rum comes from Varela Hermanos, which has distilled rum in Panama since 1908. Centuria is the house's undisputed flagship, a solera blend where older and younger rum is continuously blended through stacked casks, giving a depth and consistency that is hard to achieve with single-vintage maturation. The name Centuria, derived from the Latin word for hundred, honours the family's over hundred-year history in the rum business.

Tasting notes

Nose

Crème brûlée, toffee, dark chocolate and coffee, with baking spice, toasted oak and a subtle smokiness, complemented by walnut, orange and brown sugar.

Palate

Soft on entry, lightly sweet, with tobacco and orange, where sweetness, a certain freshness and well-integrated alcohol come together perfectly.

Finish

Long and elegant, with lingering spice and a dry, woody ending.

Bottler: Varela Hermanos
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Rum
Age: 30 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Solera system
EAN no.: 7451101210158
Serving suggestion: Neat in a snifter glass

Flavour profile

Elegant · Spiced · Nutty · Complex

Investment potential

Medium. Centuria is the house's most acclaimed release and has achieved 97 points from both Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast, making it a firm fixture for collectors of premium Panamanian rum.

Did you know?

Centuria has achieved the rare feat of scoring 97 points from both Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast, one of the highest ratings any Panamanian rum has achieved.

See our full range of Ron Abuelo

Most white rums go straight from the still to the bottle. Abuelo does it differently, letting its white expression rest in oak before the colour is filtered back out.

Expert description

Abuelo Añejo Blanco is a Rum from Panama, distilled on both pot still and column still and bottled at 40%.

The rum comes from the Varela Hermanos distillery, a family-run company that has distilled rum from molasses grown on its own sugarcane fields in Pesé since 1908. Unlike most white rums, Añejo Blanco actually spends time in oak casks before being filtered to remove the colour again. That gives it a body and roundness usually found only in darker rums, but without the colour, and with a clean, bright style built for cocktails.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh lime with a hint of sweetness.

Palate

Sweet at first, then citrus, with a full and almost oily texture on the palate.

Finish

A short burn, softened by vanilla and sugar.

Distillery: Varela Hermanos
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Rum
ABV: 40%
Size: 100 CL
Distillation method: Pot still and column still
Serving suggestion: In a Daiquiri, Mojito or other classic cocktails

Flavour profile

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet · Full-bodied

Did you know?

Varela Hermanos controls around 90% of the domestic rum market in Panama and still farms its own sugarcane, a rarity among rum producers that typically buy in molasses from elsewhere.

See our full range of Ron Abuelo

If the 7-year is the calm grandfather, Gran Reserva 12 Year is the same grandfather after five more years in the armchair, deeper and more reflective.

Expert description

Ron Abuelo Añejo Gran Reserva 12 Year is a Rum from Panama, distilled on a four-column still and matured at least 12 years, bottled at 40%.

The rum comes from Varela Hermanos, which has distilled rum in Panama since 1908. Gran Reserva 12 Year builds on the house's 7-year Reserva Superior with five extra years of maturation, giving a markedly deeper, more syrupy and complex profile. Where the 7-year is approachable and versatile, Gran Reserva 12 Year is made for quiet enjoyment.

Tasting notes

Nose

Caramel and crème brûlée, followed by baked apples and a hint of orange.

Palate

Thick and syrupy with notes of maple syrup, banana, honey and vanilla, complemented by orange peel and baking spices.

Finish

Long with woody spice and a lingering, syrupy sweetness.

Bottler: Varela Hermanos
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Rum
Age: 12 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Distillation method: Four-column still
EAN no.: 7451101210134
Serving suggestion: Neat in a snifter glass

Flavour profile

Syrupy · Sweet · Spiced · Full-bodied

Did you know?

Gran Reserva 12 Year won gold medals at several international competitions in the years after its launch and is often considered Varela Hermanos' flagship among the age-stated releases.

See our full range of Ron Abuelo

Before meeting the grandfather at 7 or 12 years, there's Reserva Especial, the house's younger and more everyday introduction to the Abuelo family.

Expert description

Ron Abuelo Añejo Reserva Especial 5 Year is a Rum from Panama, distilled on a four-column still and matured at least 5 years in American white oak, bottled at 40%.

The rum comes from Varela Hermanos, which has distilled rum in Panama since 1908. Reserva Especial is the house's entry level among the age-stated releases, where the long column distillation gives a clean, smooth base that the five-year maturation builds on with toffee, caramel and a hint of spice. It won gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2010.

Tasting notes

Nose

Caramel buttercream and toffee, followed by dried tropical citrus and a light herbaceous undertone, with banana and toasted wood after a few minutes.

Palate

Silky start with buttery fudge and praline chocolate, balanced with toffee, baked banana and light spice.

Finish

Warm and round, with a discreet smoky edge.

Bottler: Varela Hermanos
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Rum
Age: 5 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American white oak
Distillation method: Four-column still
EAN no.: 7451101210097
Serving suggestion: Neat or on the rocks

Flavour profile

Toffee · Round · Spiced · Approachable

Did you know?

Reserva Especial won a gold medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2010, notable for the house's most accessible age-stated release.

See our full range of Ron Abuelo

"Abuelo" means grandfather in Spanish, and there is indeed something near grandfatherly calm about this Panamanian 7-year rum.

Expert description

Ron Abuelo Añejo Reserva Superior 7 Year is a Rum from Panama, distilled on a four-column still and matured at least 7 years, bottled at 40%.

The rum comes from Varela Hermanos, which has distilled rum in Panama since 1908. Reserva Superior 7 Year is the house's classic, age-stated release, where the long column distillation gives a clean, smooth base that the subsequent cask maturation builds on with toffee, caramel and spice. It is a rum that balances easy approachability with a serious, well-developed character.

Tasting notes

Nose

Resinous wood sap, buttery caramel, toffee banana and cinnamon.

Palate

Sweet from the start with dried fruit, nuts, orange zest, toffee, leather and tobacco, with cinnamon spice.

Finish

Long, dry and woody, with smoky notes, dried fruit and toffee.

Bottler: Varela Hermanos
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Rum
Age: 7 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Distillation method: Four-column still
EAN no.: 7451101210127
Serving suggestion: Neat or on the rocks

Flavour profile

Toffee · Spiced · Dried fruit · Round

Did you know?

Varela Hermanos has distilled rum in Panama for over 100 years, founding the company in 1908, making Ron Abuelo one of the country's oldest and most established rum producers.

See our full range of Ron Abuelo

The syrupy 12-year edition in pocket format, for those who want to compare before committing to the full-size bottle.

Expert description

Ron Abuelo Miniature Añejo 12 Year Gran Reserva is a Rum from Panama, distilled on a four-column still and matured at least 12 years, bottled at 40% in a small 5 cl bottle.

The contents are identical to the large 70 cl bottle of Gran Reserva 12 Year from Varela Hermanos, just in miniature format. This makes it ideal for tastings or gift boxes, where you want to compare the house's 7-year and 12-year releases side by side without investing in two full bottles.

Tasting notes

Nose

Caramel and crème brûlée, followed by baked apples and a hint of orange.

Palate

Thick and syrupy with notes of maple syrup, banana, honey and vanilla, complemented by orange peel and baking spices.

Finish

Long with woody spice and a lingering, syrupy sweetness.

Bottler: Varela Hermanos
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Rum
Age: 12 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 5 CL
EAN no.: 7451101210233
Serving suggestion: Neat as a tasting sample

Flavour profile

Syrupy · Sweet · Spiced · Full-bodied

Did you know?

Placed side by side with the 7-year miniature, this 12-year miniature offers a convenient way to taste through the effect of five extra years of maturation without opening two full bottles.

See our full range of Ron Abuelo

Same grandfather, just in pocket format. A small bottle for those who want to taste before investing in the full-size version.

Expert description

Ron Abuelo Miniature Añejo 7 Year Reserva Superior is a Rum from Panama, distilled on a four-column still and matured at least 7 years, bottled at 40% in a small 5 cl bottle.

The contents are identical to the large 70 cl bottle of Reserva Superior 7 Year from Varela Hermanos, just in miniature format. This makes it ideal for tastings, gift bundles, or testing the rum before investing in a full bottle.

Tasting notes

Nose

Resinous wood sap, buttery caramel, toffee banana and cinnamon.

Palate

Sweet from the start with dried fruit, nuts, orange zest, toffee, leather and tobacco, with cinnamon spice.

Finish

Long, dry and woody, with smoky notes, dried fruit and toffee.

Bottler: Varela Hermanos
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Rum
Age: 7 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 5 CL
EAN no.: 088291110608
Serving suggestion: Neat as a tasting sample

Flavour profile

Toffee · Spiced · Dried fruit · Round

Did you know?

Miniature bottles like this are often used for gift boxes or tasting sets, where several Abuelo releases are compared side by side without needing to buy full bottles of each.

See our full range of Ron Abuelo

The house's most approachable release, now in an even more approachable size.

Expert description

Ron Abuelo Miniature Añejo Reserva Especial is a Rum from Panama, distilled on a four-column still and matured at least 5 years, bottled at 40% in a small 5 cl bottle.

The contents are identical to the large 70 cl bottle of Reserva Especial from Varela Hermanos, just in miniature format. This makes it ideal for tastings, gift bundles, or to complete a collection of Abuelo miniatures, where the house's different age releases can be compared side by side.

Tasting notes

Nose

Caramel buttercream and toffee, followed by dried tropical citrus and a light herbaceous undertone, with banana and toasted wood.

Palate

Silky start with buttery fudge and praline chocolate, balanced with toffee, baked banana and light spice.

Finish

Warm and round, with a discreet smoky edge.

Bottler: Varela Hermanos
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Rum
Age: 5 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 5 CL
EAN no.: 088291100609
Serving suggestion: Neat as a tasting sample

Flavour profile

Toffee · Round · Spiced · Approachable

Did you know?

Reserva Especial, Reserva Superior 7 Year and Gran Reserva 12 Year all exist as 5 cl miniatures, making it possible to build a complete tasting flight of the house's age releases without investing in three full bottles.

See our full range of Ron Abuelo

Only casks from the top tier of Ron Abuelo's hot warehouses, where up to 15% of the rum evaporates each year, are selected for this intense edition of the house's 12 year old classic.

Expert Description

Abuelo XII Anos Three Angels is a Panama Rum double-aged 12 years in white American oak followed by extra-charred casks and bottled at 43%.

The rum is produced by the Varela Hermanos distillery in Panama and is a more intense edition of the house's award-winning Abuelo XII Two Oaks. Unlike the standard release, this uses only rum from the casks on the top row of Ron Abuelo's vintage pallet warehouses, where temperatures can reach as high as 35 degrees Celsius. The extreme heat increases evaporation, known as the angel's share, to as much as 15% a year, far above the 2-3% typically seen in Scotland, which gave the rum its name Three Angels.

The result is an intense, deeply flavoured rum, where toasted hazelnut meets dark chocolate and a long, lightly smoky finish.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Toasted hazelnut, sweet spice and exotic fruit with a touch of leather, dark chocolate and roasted coffee beans.

Palate

Intense and deep with character from the charred cask, vanilla and honeyed sweetness, dried plum and coconut.

Finish

Long, spicy and lightly smoky with cocoa.

Specifications

Name: Abuelo XII Anos Three Angels
Distillery: Varela Hermanos
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Panama Rum
Age: 12 Years
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: White American oak, followed by extra-charred casks
EAN No.: 7451101211070
Serving Suggestion: Neat in a snifter or over ice

Flavour Profile

Intense · Spiced · Chocolatey · Full-bodied · Rich

Did You Know?

Ron Abuelo controls the entire process itself, from growing and hand-harvesting 1,600 hectares of sugar cane to distilling and ageing on its own estate, which is unusual for a rum brand of this size.

See our full range of Ron Abuelo

Two different oak casks, two different stories, one rum. Abuelo Two Oaks is Varela Hermanos' take on how cask choice alone can shape an entire character.

Expert Description

Ron Abuelo XII Anos Two Oaks is a Panama Rum, distilled and aged by Varela Hermanos, aged 12 years and bottled at 40%.

Varela Hermanos, Panama's oldest and most respected rum producer founded in 1908, is behind the entire Ron Abuelo range. The Two Oaks edition is aged in two different types of American oak casks, a technique that allows the distillery to highlight two different wood characters in the same bottle. The name "Abuelo", Spanish for grandfather, is a nod to the founder's son, who gave the family's rum its name as a tribute to tradition.

The result is a round, easy-drinking rum with pronounced vanilla and spice from the oak, carried by a soft sweetness.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Vanilla, caramel and roasted dates, with a hint of cinnamon.

Palate

Round and soft with vanilla, caramel and warm spices, supported by a light woody body from the two cask types.

Finish

Medium length, warm and spiced, with a lingering vanilla note.

Specifications

Name: Ron Abuelo XII Anos Two Oaks
Distillery: Varela Hermanos
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Rum
Age: 12 Years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Two types of American oak casks
Serving Suggestion: Neat, over ice, or in a classic rum cocktail

Flavour Profile

Vanilla-forward · Spiced · Round · Soft · Caramel-forward

Did You Know?

Varela Hermanos is still a family-owned company, and the name Ron Abuelo was chosen as a tribute to the founder's son, who wanted to honour his father and the family's rum heritage with a name meaning grandfather in Spanish.

See our full range of Ron Abuelo

Fourteen years in bourbon casks, one more year in an old cognac cask. The Napoleon name isn't random, it signals something extraordinary.

Expert description

Ron Abuelo XV Napoleon Cognac Cask Finish is a Rum from Panama, matured 14 years in ex-bourbon oak casks and finished one year in former cognac casks, bottled at 40%.

The rum comes from Varela Hermanos, which has distilled rum in Panama since 1908. The Abuelo XV series is the house's platform for experimental finishing, where the same 14-year base rum is refined on different types of specialty casks. The Napoleon edition uses old cognac casks to add a layer of ripe fruit, cocoa and toasted wood on top of the house's classic toffee foundation.

Tasting notes

Nose

Melon, pineapple and toasted sugar, with a hint of cedar and smoke, complemented by prune blossom, raisin and cocoa.

Palate

Complex with dark chocolate, herbal honey and a hint of red berries, supported by dried fruit.

Finish

Long, warm and elegant, with oak, vanilla and a distinct cognac character.

Bottler: Varela Hermanos
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Rum
Age: 15 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon oak casks, finished in cognac casks
EAN no.: 7451101210523
Serving suggestion: Neat in a snifter glass

Flavour profile

Fruity · Elegant · Cocoa · Complex

Investment potential

Low to medium. The Abuelo XV series with its rotating specialty casks attracts collectors who want to compare the different finishing profiles side by side.

Did you know?

The Abuelo XV series comes in several versions with different finishing casks, including Oloroso sherry and Tawny port, making it possible to taste how the same 14-year base rum develops differently depending on cask type.

See our full range of Ron Abuelo

One of three bottlings in Abuelo's XV Finish Collection - this release has received its final ageing in Oloroso sherry casks, in a convenient 20 cl bottle.

Expert description

Abuelo XV Oloroso is a Dark Panama Rum, 15 years old, finished in Oloroso Sherry Casks and bottled at 40%.

The rum is part of Abuelo's XV Finish Collection, a series of three bottlings where the same 15-year-old base receives a different final cask maturation. In this release the choice has fallen on Oloroso sherry casks, which add deep, nutty and lightly sweet tones on top of the underlying Panamanian character.

Abuelo is one of Panama's most respected rum brands and has produced rum since the early 20th century. This 20 cl bottle makes it possible to explore the Oloroso finish without committing to a full 70 cl bottle.

Tasting notes

Nose

Leather, vanilla, mandarin and dried fruit.

Palate

Rich and creamy, with notes of burnt orange peel, apricot and sweet spices.

Finish

Long, sweet and spiced, with notes of sweet pipe tobacco and orange peel.

Specifications

Name: XV Oloroso
Distillery: Abuelo
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Dark Panama Rum
Age: 15 Years
ABV: 40%
Size: 20 CL
Cask type: Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish
Serving suggestion: Neat at room temperature

Flavour profile

Sherry · Leather · Spiced · Sweet

Did you know?

Abuelo's XV Finish Collection consists of three releases with the same 15-year-old base but different final cask maturations - Oloroso is one of the three, making it possible to compare how different cask types shape the same rum.

See our full range of Abuelo

See our full range of Rum

Where the Napoleon edition draws fruit and elegance from cognac, this sibling draws sweetness and nutty character from Andalusia's sherry casks.

Expert description

Ron Abuelo XV Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish is a Rum from Panama, matured 15 years in American bourbon casks and finished in Oloroso sherry casks, bottled at 40%.

The rum comes from Varela Hermanos, which has distilled rum in Panama since 1908. The Abuelo XV series is the house's platform for experimental finishing, where the same 15-year base rum is refined on different types of specialty casks. The Oloroso edition draws on sherry's nutty, dried fruit character, adding a deep, creamy sweetness on top of the house's classic toffee and caramel foundation.

Tasting notes

Nose

Honey, dried fruit and sherry, with coconut, leather, prune and tobacco, plus dominant notes of orange and vanilla.

Palate

Rich in dried fruits like fig, prune and apricot, with almond, hazelnut, espresso, overripe banana and dark chocolate.

Finish

Soft and sweet with sherry and a hint of leather, medium length and rounded.

Bottler: Varela Hermanos
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Rum
Age: 15 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American bourbon casks, finished in Oloroso sherry casks
EAN no.: 7451101210486
Serving suggestion: Neat in a snifter glass

Flavour profile

Nutty · Sherry · Sweet · Full-bodied

Investment potential

Low to medium. The Abuelo XV series with its rotating specialty casks attracts collectors who want to compare the different finishing profiles side by side.

Did you know?

Oloroso sherry is known for its oxidised, nutty character, and casks that previously held this sherry style are among the most sought-after for finishing both rum and whisky.

See our full range of Ron Abuelo

"Abuelo" means grandfather in Spanish - a name that points directly to the solera tradition Panama's most famous rum brand is built on.

Expert Description

Abuelo XV Tawny Port Cask Finish is a dark Panama Rum, 15 years old with a finishing period on ex-tawny port casks, bottled at 40% in a 20 cl bottle.

Abuelo XV is the distillery's classic 15-year rum, which in this release has received an additional maturation on casks that previously held tawny port. The port casks add a sweeter, more red-berry character on top of the round, vanilla-forward base from the long Panama ageing. The 20 cl format makes the bottle ideal for trying the style before committing to a full bottle.

Abuelo is produced by Varela Hermanos in Panama and is one of the country's most acclaimed rum brands, known for its soft, approachable style.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Vanilla, caramel and red berries from the port casks.

Palate

Soft and round with sweetness from the port and a lightly spiced finish.

Finish

Medium length, sweet and soft.

Specifications

Name: Abuelo XV Tawny Port Cask Finish
Distillery: Varela Hermanos
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Dark Rum
Age: 15 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 20 CL
Cask type: Tawny Port Cask Finish
Serving suggestion: Neat or on ice

Flavour Profile

Sweet · Vanilla · Port · Soft

Did You Know?

The name Abuelo - Spanish for "grandfather" - refers to the solera-inspired ageing method, where older and younger rum are blended across generations, much like a family's knowledge passed down.

See our full range of Abuelo

See our full range of Rum

The third sibling in the Abuelo XV family draws its character from port wine's sweet, dark berry fruit rather than cognac or sherry.

Expert description

Ron Abuelo XV Tawny Port Cask Finish is a Rum from Panama, matured 15 years in American bourbon casks and finished in Tawny port casks, bottled at 40%.

The rum comes from Varela Hermanos, which has distilled rum in Panama since 1908. The Abuelo XV series is the house's platform for experimental finishing, where the same 15-year base rum is refined on different types of specialty casks. The Tawny Port edition adds a deep, dark berry sweetness and a distinct port wine character on top of the house's classic toffee and caramel foundation, with a pronounced hint of dark chocolate and red berries.

Tasting notes

Nose

Powerful caramel with a hint of dark cherry and candied fruit, complemented by red berries, ripe wild berries and intense oak.

Palate

Spiced with dark chocolate, candied fruit, brown sugar and vanilla, with a distinct port wine character and a full hint of dried tropical fruit.

Finish

Sweet dark fruit moving towards bitter chocolate and raspberry, with bread pudding and an earthy, oak-driven ending.

Bottler: Varela Hermanos
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Rum
Age: 15 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American bourbon casks, finished in Tawny port casks
EAN no.: 7451101210509
Serving suggestion: Neat in a snifter glass

Flavour profile

Berry · Port wine · Sweet · Full-bodied

Investment potential

Low to medium. The Abuelo XV series with its rotating specialty casks attracts collectors who want to compare the different finishing profiles side by side.

Did you know?

Tawny port is traditionally matured in wooden casks for many years and therefore already develops nutty and caramel notes of its own, making the casks particularly suited to complementing an already syrupy, sweet rum base.

See our full range of Ron Abuelo

A copper column from 1922 still stands distilling at the Las Cabras distillery in Panama – the same still, the same method, year after year.

Expert Description

Autentico Nativo Aged Special Reserve is a 15-Year-Old Panama Rum distilled at the Las Cabras distillery and bottled at 40%.

The rum is continuously distilled on a copper column dating back over 100 years to 1922, then matured for 15 years in charred American white oak casks previously used for bourbon. After maturation the rum is filtered through cellulose membranes and cold filtered before bottling. Behind the bottle stands master blender Don Pancho Fernandez, who combines the traditional Cuban approach to maturation and blending with Panamanian craftsmanship.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Pleasant and rounded aroma with burnt caramel, coffee and a light vanilla tone.

Palate

Dark, almost burnt sugar flavour meets coffee, vanilla, wood and a touch of chocolate.

Finish

Smooth and long finish, fading out without any sharpness.

Specifications

Name: Autentico Nativo Aged Special Reserve
Distillery: Las Cabras
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Rum
Age: 15 Years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Charred American white oak, ex-bourbon
Distillation method: Continuous column still
EAN no.: 7451105850626
Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat at room temperature or with a single ice cube

Flavour Profile

Rounded · Caramel · Coffee · Vanilla · Wood

Did You Know?

The copper column that Autentico Nativo still uses today was built all the way back in 1922 – making it one of the oldest stills still in active use in Panama's rum industry.

See our full range of Autentico Nativo

Volcanic soil in the dry belt of the Azuero peninsula gives Panama's sugarcane a mineral weight that master blender Don Pancho Fernandez has spent a lifetime understanding.

Expert Description

Autentico Nativo Over Proof 108 is a Panama Rum distilled at the Las Cabras distillery and bottled at 54%.

The rum is a blend of 8-year-old rums, distilled on copper column stills and matured in ex-bourbon casks, before being flavoured with locally grown chocolate. Behind the bottle stand Don Pancho Fernandez and Eduardo Perez, two of Panama's most experienced master blenders, who run the Las Cabras distillery west of Panama City – originally a sugar mill from 1919, converted into a rum distillery in the 1990s.

The 108 in the name refers to the US proof scale and marks this as the company's powerful overproof release, where the strength is deliberately turned up to highlight the rum's body and spice.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Caramel, vanilla and dark dried figs meet a spiced warmth from the high strength.

Palate

Complex and full-bodied with caramel, molasses, charred oak, tobacco and a hint of cinnamon.

Finish

Powerful and long finish, where the warmth from the strength lingers well after the last sip.

Specifications

Name: Autentico Nativo Over Proof 108
Distillery: Las Cabras
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Rum
Age: 8 Years
ABV: 54%
Size: 70 CL
Distillation method: Column still
EAN no.: 7451105850893
Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat in a small glass or as the base of a powerful cocktail

Flavour Profile

Powerful · Caramel · Spiced · Tobacco · Overproof

Did You Know?

The Las Cabras distillery began life in 1919 as an ordinary sugar mill, long before anyone thought of it as a rum destination – it was only with Don Pancho Fernandez's takeover that the site was converted into the distillery it is today.

See our full range of Autentico Nativo

The Bombarda name aims for cannon thunder, and Capitana lives up to that image - a double-matured Panama rum built to hit hard.

Expert Description

Bombarda Capitana is a Blended Dark Panama Rum, 8 years old, double matured on white oak and bourbon casks, bottled at 43%.

Capitana is Bombarda Rum's long-awaited addition to the brand's range - an outstanding 8-year-old Panamanian dark rum that is carefully double matured, first on white oak and then on bourbon casks. The combination of the two cask types results in a fusion of flavour nuances that gives the rum tropical intensity. It is non-chill filtered and without added colour, letting the natural character from the long ageing shine through.

Bombarda is known for a name and branding that draws on military-historical references, reflected in the powerful profile the brand aims for in its rum.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Caramel, oak and tropical fruit.

Palate

Powerful and full-bodied with clear cask influence.

Finish

Long and warm.

Specifications

Name: Bombarda Capitana
Distillery: Bombarda
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Blended Dark Panama Rum
Age: 8 years
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: White Oak & Bourbon Casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
EAN no.: 8710631123246
Serving suggestion: Neat or on ice

Flavour Profile

Caramel · Tropical · Powerful · Full-Bodied

Did You Know?

The name Capitana refers to a flagship title from historic seafaring - a fitting reference for Bombarda's newest and most ambitious rum in the range.

See our full range of Bombarda

See our full range of Rum

Named after an old type of cannon known for its rapid rate of fire - "coulverine", or "grass snake" in French - this rum is built to sneak up with a rapid burst of flavour.

Expert Description

Bombarda Culverin is a Blended Dark Caribbean Rum, 5-8 years old, aged on bourbon and white oak casks, bottled at 43%.

Bombarda's award-winning Lost Barrel Culverin Blend is a dark rum blend of three countries of origin - Barbados, the Dominican Republic and Panama. The name Culverin comes from "coulverine", an old type of cannon known for its rapid rate of fire, reflected in the rum's character: it sneaks up with a rapid burst of flavour. The rum is meticulously tropically aged on bourbon and white oak casks, giving a flavourful and cunning punch.

The Bombarda name generally draws on military-historical references, and Culverin is just one example of how the brand uses these throughout its releases.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Caramel, tropical fruit and a hint of spice.

Palate

Powerful and quickly unfolding with complexity from the three origins.

Finish

Medium length and warm.

Specifications

Name: Bombarda Culverin
Distillery: Bombarda
Region/Country: Barbados, Dominican Republic & Panama
Type: Blended Dark Caribbean Rum
Age: 5-8 years
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon & White Oak
EAN no.: 8710631122997
Serving suggestion: Neat or on ice

Flavour Profile

Caramel · Tropical · Powerful · Spiced

Did You Know?

The name Culverin comes from an old type of cannon with an unusually rapid rate of fire - called "coulverine" or "grass snake" in French - which Bombarda has used as an image for the rum's quick, cunning flavour development.

See our full range of Bombarda

See our full range of Rum

Traditional Spanish-style rum, as it looks when distilled on column stills in Panama and matured under the tropical climate - Cane Island stays true to the classics.

Expert Description

Cane Island Panama Single Island is a Single Island Blended Rum from Panama, aged 8 years in ex-bourbon casks and bottled at 40%.

This bottling from Cane Island is a blend of rums from various distilleries in Panama, made from molasses and column distilled. The term "Single Island" refers to all rums in the blend coming from the same country, unlike Cane Island's other multi-island blends. The style is traditionally Spanish, both in aroma and flavour, and carries the mark of tropical ageing.

Cane Island is known for highlighting the characteristic style of individual origin countries, making their Panama edition a good glimpse into the light, elegant Panamanian rum tradition.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Soft and lightly sweet, with vanilla and tropical fruit.

Palate

Round, with caramel and a light oaky base from the bourbon casks.

Finish

Soft and balanced.

Specifications

Name: Cane Island Panama Single Island
Bottler: Cane Island
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Single Island Blended Rum
Age: 8 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon casks
EAN no.: 8719322641014
Serving suggestion: Neat or on the rocks

Flavour Profile

Light · Elegant · Caramel · Tropical

Did You Know?

Cane Island also produces multi-island blends, mixing rum from several countries - the Panama edition, by contrast, is a "Single Island", made entirely from Panamanian rum.

See our full range of Cane Island

See our full range of Rum

With a bottle inspired by the world of bourbon, Cashcane Extra Old delivers a rum that draws clear flavour lines to that very American whiskey tradition.

Expert Description

Cashcane 6-8 Years Extra Old is a Caribbean Blended Rum matured in used bourbon casks, bottled at 40%.

The rum is a blend of three rums aged six to eight years in their respective countries of origin: Trinidad, Barbados and Panama. Each distillate is matured in used bourbon casks before finally being blended together. The bottle's design is deliberately drawn from the world of bourbon, and the flavour indeed shares several similarities with American whiskey, particularly in the vanilla and the toasted tones from the cask.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Vanilla from the cask alongside dried fruit.

Palate

Light sweetness, where coffee blends with vanilla in a soft and approachable structure.

Finish

Mild and round with lingering vanilla and a hint of toasted wood.

Specifications

Name: Cashcane 6-8 Years Extra Old
Region/Country: Trinidad/Barbados/Panama
Type: Blended Rum
Age: 6-8 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Used bourbon casks
EAN no.: 8710631119843
Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat or on the rocks

Bottler: Cashcane

Flavour Profile

Vanilla · Soft · Coffee · Rounded · Light Sweetness

Did You Know?

Cashcane is a Danish rum brand whose bottle design and flavour profile are deliberately crafted to appeal to whiskey lovers looking to explore rum.

See our full range of Rum

Three countries, one glass: Cashcane Saloon Cask brings together distillates from Trinidad, Barbados and Panama in a powerful edition of the Danish rum blend.

Expert Description

Cashcane 6-8 Years Saloon Cask is a Caribbean Blended Rum matured in used bourbon casks, bottled at 55%.

The rum is a blend of distillates from Trinidad, Barbados and Panama, where each individual distillate is between six and eight years old in its country of origin before being blended together. The rum is distilled both in column stills and copper pot stills to combine the benefits of both methods. The Saloon Cask edition is identical to Cashcane XO in composition, but bottled at cask strength of 55% instead of 40%, giving a more intense and spiced experience.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Vanilla, tobacco and caramel meet young rum with tropical fruit.

Palate

Spiced with American oak, vanilla and tobacco, complemented by a hint of coconut, mango and caramel.

Finish

Warm and lingering with the cask's spiced oak character clearly present.

Specifications

Name: Cashcane 6-8 Years Saloon Cask
Region/Country: Trinidad/Barbados/Panama
Type: Blended Rum
Age: 6-8 years
ABV: 55%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Used bourbon casks
Cask strength: Yes
Distillation method: Column and pot still
EAN no.: 8710631219840
Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat or on the rocks

Bottler: Cashcane

Flavour Profile

Cask Strength · Spicy · Tobacco · Full-bodied · Vanilla

Did You Know?

Cashcane Saloon Cask has won several awards at international spirits competitions and is one of the most distinctive cask strength expressions in the Danish rum range.

See our full range of Rum

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.

See our full range of Compagnie des Indes

Four countries, one bottle. Compagnie des Indes West Indies 8 Year is proof of how differently the Caribbean can taste when gathered into a single glass.

Expert description

Compagnie des Indes 8 Year West Indies is a Blended Rum composed of distillates from Guyana, Panama, Barbados and the Dominican Republic, bottled at 40%.

The blend is assembled by the French independent bottler Compagnie des Indes, without additives, bringing together rum from four very different Caribbean traditions in a single bottle. The result is a rum that attempts to gather the best of several styles rather than cultivate one single distillery character, making it a good starting point for understanding the breadth of Caribbean rum.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fermented fruit, rock candy and spices, with ripe tropical fruit and a hint of toasted oak.

Palate

Rock candy, molasses and a hint of fruit brandy, supported by caramel, honey and spiced oak.

Finish

Pleasantly long, with a mild sweetness, warm wood notes and a hint of spice.

Bottler: Compagnie des Indes
Region/Country: Guyana, Panama, Barbados and the Dominican Republic
Type: Blended Rum
Age: 8 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 3760255020853
Serving suggestion: Neat or in a mellow rum cocktail

Flavour profile

Fruity · Molasses · Spiced · Round

Did you know?

Compagnie des Indes takes its name from the historic European East India companies, and the bottler's philosophy is likewise to travel the world in search of the best rum distillates rather than sticking to one region.

See our full range of Compagnie des Indes

54% and solera-matured in Panama, this is Danish bottler 1423's take on an overproof rum that still manages to be soft.

Expert description

Companero Extra Añejo is a Spirit Drink based on Ron from Panama, matured in a solera system and bottled at 54%.

Companero is the Danish independent bottler 1423's rum series, and Extra Añejo is the house's powerful take on a Panamanian rum at overproof strength. The solera system, where older and younger rum is continuously blended through stacked casks, delivers a depth and consistency that is hard to achieve with single-vintage maturation. The high sugar content means the product is legally designated Spirit Drink rather than rum.

Tasting notes

Nose

Dark caramel and dried fruit, with a warm, syrupy sweetness and a hint of spice.

Palate

Full and intense with burnt sugar, vanilla and dark chocolate, carried by the high strength.

Finish

Long and warming, with lingering sweetness and a light burnt caramel note.

Bottler: 1423
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Spirit Drink
ABV: 54%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5712718000481
Serving suggestion: Neat or in powerful cocktails

Flavour profile

Powerful · Sweet · Caramel · Full-bodied

Did you know?

1423 is a Danish independent bottler that specialises in sourcing rum, whisky and other spirits from around the world and bottling them under its own series, of which Companero is dedicated exclusively to rum.

See our full range of Companero

The word "compañero" means friend or companion in Spanish, and that is exactly the role this small miniature bottle plays: a trusty sidekick for tasting on the go.

Expert description

Companero Extra Añejo is a Spirit Drink from Panama, solera-aged for up to 12 years and bottled at a powerful 54%.

The rum is part of the Companero series from the Danish independent bottler 1423, which has imported and released rum from around the world from its headquarters in Ringe since 2008. This Extra Añejo is column-distilled in Panama and matured through the solera system in fresh ex-bourbon casks of American white oak, giving it a heavy, chocolate-forward character far bolder than most standard rums from the region. This bottle is a 5cl miniature, perfect for getting acquainted with the style.

Tasting notes

Nose

Creamy and heavy, with dark chocolate and warm cocoa.

Palate

Sharp orange meets toasted oak and roasted coffee, carried by the high strength.

Finish

Long and warm, with a lingering note of toasted wood and bitter chocolate.

Bottler: 1423
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Spirit Drink
Age: Solera, up to 12 years
ABV: 54%
Size: 5 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon American oak casks, solera
Distillation method: Column still
EAN no.: 5712718000641

Flavour profile

Chocolate · Coffee · Spiced · Bold

Did you know?

1423 takes its name from a specific year: 1423 is when sugarcane truly began its journey from the Mediterranean towards the Atlantic islands and later the Caribbean, which would later become the birthplace of rum.

See our full range of Companero

The whisky world's peat meets Panama's tropical rum tradition in this release, where the final two years on an Islay cask leave a marked impression.

Expert Description

Grander 12 Year Peated Finish is a Panama Rum, 12 years old, aged 10 years on ex-bourbon casks followed by 2 years of finishing on an ex-Islay Peated Scotch Whisky barrel, bottled at 62.3%.

The rum has aged for 12 tropical years in Panama. The first 10 years were spent on ex-bourbon casks before it was moved to an ex-Islay Peat Scotch Whisky barrel for the final 2 years - a finish that adds a marked hint of smoke to the otherwise classic Panama rum profile. The bottle comes from cask number IP2214, is undiluted and unfiltered, preserving the rum's full, powerful character.

Grander is known for experimenting with unusual whisky casks for finishing their Panama rum, giving the brand a distinct signature across its releases.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Smoke, peat and an underlying tropical sweetness.

Palate

Powerful and smoky with clear alcoholic strength and cask influence.

Finish

Long, peaty and warm.

Specifications

Name: Grander 12 Year Peated Finish
Distillery: Grander
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Panama Rum
Age: 12 years
ABV: 62.3%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-Bourbon & Ex-Islay Peated Scotch Whisky, Cask No. IP2214
Non-chill filtered: Yes
EAN no.: 0723548374340
Serving suggestion: Neat in a tasting glass

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Peaty · Powerful · Tropical

Did You Know?

Finishing on an ex-Islay Peated Scotch Whisky barrel is an unusual cask choice for rum, directly importing part of Islay whisky's distinctive peated signature into the tropical Panama base.

See our full range of Grander

See our full range of Rum

Where the last release drew its finish from Islay, this one heads to Speyside - a different part of Scotland, a completely different character.

Expert Description

Grander 14 Year Speyside Finish is a Panama Rum, 14 years old, aged 12 years on ex-bourbon casks followed by 2 years of finishing on an ex-Speyside Scotch Whisky barrel, bottled at 64.3%.

The rum has aged for 14 tropical years in Panama. The first 12 years were spent on ex-bourbon casks before it was moved to an ex-Speyside Scotch Whisky barrel for the final 2 years. The Speyside casks add a softer, more fruit-sweet character than the peated Islay casks, giving this release a markedly different profile from its sister bottle, Peated Finish. The bottle comes from cask number SS2211, undiluted and unfiltered.

Speyside is known as Scotland's most productive whisky region, with a generally lighter, more fruity style ideal than Islay's peated whisky - a contrast that comes through clearly in this rum.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fruit-sweet with apple, pear and a hint of vanilla.

Palate

Powerful and full-bodied with soft fruit sweetness from the Speyside cask.

Finish

Long and warm.

Specifications

Name: Grander 14 Year Speyside Finish
Distillery: Grander
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Panama Rum
Age: 14 years
ABV: 64.3%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-Bourbon & Ex-Speyside Scotch Whisky, Cask No. SS2211
Non-chill filtered: Yes
EAN no.: 0742383961829
Serving suggestion: Neat in a tasting glass

Flavour Profile

Fruit-Sweet · Apple · Powerful · Soft

Did You Know?

Speyside is home to more whisky distilleries than any other region in Scotland, and the region's generally lighter, fruitier style gives a markedly different result than the peated Islay finish on the sister bottle in the same series.

See our full range of Grander

See our full range of Rum

From Panama's rich rum tradition comes this molasses-based rum, where five years on oak casks yields a gentle sweetness with roots reaching back to Cuban distilling style.

Expert Description

Iguana 5 Year Reserva Especial is a Panama Rum aged 5 years on oak casks and bottled at 40%.

The rum is distilled from molasses following a tradition that stems from Cuban distillers who brought their knowledge to Panama. The Reserva Especial edition is aged for at least five years, giving the rum time to absorb vanilla and spice from the oak casks, while retaining the light, dry style that Panama is known for in the world of rum.

The result is a smooth, approachable rum with warm cane sugar sweetness and a hint of spice from the cask ageing.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Gentle notes of cane sugar, vanilla and light oak.

Palate

Round and sweet with cane sugar, vanilla and a touch of spice.

Finish

Short to medium with a hint of oak and warm sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Iguana 5 Year Reserva Especial
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Panama Rum
Age: 5 Years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Oak casks
Serving Suggestion: Over ice or in a classic rum cocktail

Flavour Profile

Smooth · Sweet · Cane Sugar-forward · Lightly Spiced · Approachable

Did You Know?

Panama's rum tradition has strong roots in Cuba, as many Cuban distillers relocated to Panama after the 1959 revolution and brought their knowledge of molasses-based distillation with them.

See our full range of Panama Rum

Nothing removed, nothing added – with Blackadder you get the rum's cask sediment right there in the bottle as proof that nothing has been touched.

Expert Description

Panama 2007/2021 Blackadder 14 Year Raw Cask is a Panamanian Rum bottled at cask strength 63.2%.

Blackadder is a family-run independent bottler, founded in 1995 by Robin Tucek and John Lamond and today carried on by Robin together with his children Michael and Hannah. The company's Raw Cask series is defined by the fact that nothing is removed from the cask, neither through chill filtration nor colouring – natural sediment from the cask is included in the bottle as a guarantee that the rum is in its completely raw, untouched state. This edition was distilled in 2007 and matured for 14 years in Panama's tropical climate before being bottled in 2021.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dark molasses, tropical fruit and a touch of wood.

Palate

Powerful and oily with caramel, spice and a clear cask-strength warmth.

Finish

Long and intense finish with lingering spice.

Specifications

Name: Panama 2007/2021 Blackadder 14 Year Raw Cask
Bottler: Blackadder
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Single Cask Rum
Age: 14 Years
ABV: 63.2%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2007
Bottled: 2021
Serving suggestion: Best at room temperature, ideally with a few drops of water

Bottler: Blackadder

Flavour Profile

Cask Strength · Molasses · Spiced · Raw · Powerful

Investment Potential

Low to medium. Blackadder's Raw Cask releases are single cask and typically sell out, but the drinking pleasure, not shelf value, is what primarily drives interest.

Did You Know?

The name Blackadder does not come from the TV comedy, but from Bishop John Blackadder, a historical Scottish figure the company's founders chose to name the firm after.

See our full range of Blackadder