The Chagres River fed the waters of the Panama Canal, giving its name to a dream of connecting two oceans, a dream reflected here in 25 years of patient solera ageing.

Expert Description

Ron Cueva 1501 Sueno Del Chagres 25 Solera is a Panama Rum aged via the solera method for a minimum of 25 years and bottled at 40%.

The rum is named after the Chagres River, whose waters feed the Panama Canal, and the name Sueno Del Chagres means "the Chagres dream". With 25 years of solera ageing, this is one of the oldest and most complex editions in the series, where a dark golden colour and a deep aroma profile testify to decades of maturation. The rum is distilled from 100% sugar cane molasses in the Spanish style, a tradition Ron Cueva 1501 follows across its entire range.

The result is a velvety, rich rum, where roasted coffee beans meet dark chocolate and concentrated vanilla.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Roasted coffee beans, ripe tropical fruits, dark chocolate and concentrated vanilla.

Palate

Velvety and rich with dates, raisins, caramel and black cherries.

Finish

Long and warm with cinnamon and cloves.

Specifications

Name: Ron Cueva 1501 Sueno Del Chagres 25 Solera
Bottler: Ron Cueva 1501
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Panama Rum
Age: Minimum 25 Years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Distillation Method: Solera method
Serving Suggestion: Neat in a snifter at room temperature

Flavour Profile

Velvety · Rich · Complex · Spiced · Deep

Investment Potential

Medium. With 25 years of solera ageing and a deep, complex flavour profile, it ranks among the series' more sought-after releases for collectors of aged Panama Rum.

Did You Know?

The Chagres River, after which this rum is named, supplies most of the fresh water that powers the lock system in the Panama Canal, giving it a central role in one of the world's most important trade hubs.

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Panamonte is the name, Cuban rum master Don Pancho is the brain behind it, and a single bourbon cask is the whole story in this 12-year-old Panamanian single estate rum.

Expert description

Panamonte 12 Year Bourbon Oak Cask is a Single Estate Rum from Panama, matured for 12 years exclusively in ex-bourbon oak casks, bottled at 40%.

The rum is produced from sugarcane grown and distilled at Las Cabras de Pesé in Panama, where the distillery is also located. The single estate designation means the entire process from cane field to bottle takes place at one unified location, giving a more consistent expression of terroir than blends from multiple sources. The exclusive bourbon cask maturation keeps the profile clean and focused on vanilla and oak spice rather than added finishing layers.

Tasting notes

Nose

Citrus peel, dried mango and a light tart fruitiness.

Palate

Brown sugar, cane stalk and white pepper, with a hint of sage and cedar.

Finish

Caramel and cardamom, with a lingering, spiced sweetness.

Distillery: Panamonte
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Single Estate Rum
Age: 12 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon oak casks
Serving suggestion: Neat in a snifter glass

Flavour profile

Fruity · Spiced · Caramel · Elegant

Did you know?

The single estate designation is relatively rare in the rum world compared to single malt whisky, precisely because most rum houses purchase distillate from multiple producers rather than growing the sugarcane themselves.

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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.

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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.

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Named after the Cueva people, first encountered by Spanish conquerors in Panama in 1501, this youngest edition in the series opens a journey through the house's solera-aged expressions.

Expert Description

Ron Cueva 1501 Sistema 8 Solera is a Panama Rum aged via the solera method for a minimum of 8 years and bottled at 40%.

The rum is produced by Ron Cueva 1501, a Danish-Panamanian brand honouring the original Cueva people, who were wiped out in 1535 following battles with the Spanish conquerors and diseases brought from Europe. Although Panamanian law only requires a minimum of two years ageing, Ron Cueva 1501 matures the rum via the solera system, where younger and older distillates are continuously blended. Sistema 8 is the youngest and most approachable edition in the series, which also includes 12, 18, 25 and 33 year variants.

The result is a round, smooth rum, where caramel and vanilla meet dried fruit and a lightly spiced finish.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Caramel, vanilla and light dried fruit.

Palate

Round and smooth with caramel and a touch of spice.

Finish

Short to medium with a lightly spiced conclusion.

Specifications

Name: Ron Cueva 1501 Sistema 8 Solera
Bottler: Ron Cueva 1501
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Panama Rum
Age: Minimum 8 Years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Distillation Method: Solera method
EAN No.: 5714278014922
Serving Suggestion: Neat over ice or in a classic rum cocktail

Flavour Profile

Round · Smooth · Caramel-forward · Lightly Spiced · Approachable

Did You Know?

The name Ron Cueva 1501 honours the Panamanian Cueva people, first encountered by Spanish explorers in 1501, who went extinct already by 1535 as a result of war and disease, a history the brand uses as its foundation.

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From the fertile valleys of the Azuero Peninsula comes Spirited Union's Panama edition, where the rum's natural sweetness is reinforced by a finishing period in vanilla-seasoned casks in Amsterdam.

Expert Description

Spirited Union XO Panama is a Panama Rum, finished in vanilla casks, bottled at 41.3%.

The rum comes from the Bodegas de America distillery in Pesé in the Herrera province of Panama's Azuero Peninsula, where between eight and ten different sugarcane varieties are grown, adapted to the region's fertile soil and climate. The rum is aged for up to 8 years in Panama, before being shipped to Spirited Union's distillery in Amsterdam and finished for 6 months in tailor-made casks pre-conditioned with African vanilla. The method is part of Spirited Union's Exclusive Rum Cask Series, where each origin rum receives its own unique Amsterdam cask character.

The result is a rich, aromatic rum, where vanilla and caramel meet toasted oak and a hint of tropical fruit.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Vanilla, caramel and toasted oak with hints of tropical fruit.

Palate

Rich and round with vanilla, caramel and light spice.

Finish

Medium length with lingering vanilla.

Specifications

Name: Spirited Union XO Panama
Bottler: Spirited Union
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Panama Rum
Age: Up to 8 Years
ABV: 41.3%
Size: 70 CL
Serving Suggestion: Neat or in a classic rum cocktail

Flavour Profile

Vanilla-forward · Rich · Round · Aromatic · Spiced

Did You Know?

The Bodegas de America distillery in Pesé grows between eight and ten different sugarcane varieties on its own fields, giving the rum a broader aromatic foundation than rum made from a single sugarcane variety.

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As the top point on the Ron Cueva 1501 series' age ladder, this 33 year old solera edition represents the culmination of a decades-long promise of patient maturation.

Expert Description

Ron Cueva 1501 Sistema 33 Solera is a Panama Rum aged via the solera method for a minimum of 33 years and bottled at 40%.

The rum is the oldest and most exclusive release in the Ron Cueva 1501 series, which otherwise includes 8, 12, 18 and 25 year variants. The 33 years of solera ageing give the rum an unusual depth and maturity, where decades of gradually blending younger and older distillates have created a complexity rarely found in Panama Rum at this price. Like the rest of the series, the rum is distilled from 100% sugar cane molasses and honours the Panamanian Cueva people the brand is named after.

The result is a deep, mature rum, where toasted oak and dark caramel meet a long, complex spiced finish.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Toasted oak, dark caramel and ripe dried fruits.

Palate

Deep and complex with dark chocolate, spice and a hint of tobacco.

Finish

Very long with lingering spice and oak.

Specifications

Name: Ron Cueva 1501 Sistema 33 Solera
Bottler: Ron Cueva 1501
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Panama Rum
Age: Minimum 33 Years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Distillation Method: Solera method
Serving Suggestion: Neat in a snifter at room temperature

Flavour Profile

Deep · Mature · Complex · Spiced · Contemplative

Investment Potential

Medium. As the oldest and top release in the Ron Cueva 1501 series with 33 years of solera ageing, it has the rarity and maturity that interests collectors of aged Panama Rum.

Did You Know?

With 33 years of solera ageing, this rum ranks among the oldest commercially available Panama Rums on the Danish market, far beyond Panama's legal requirement of just two years minimum ageing.

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The Las Perlas Islands in the Pacific gave their name to pearls for centuries, and this 18 year old solera edition lives up to the same expectation of refinement and elegance.

Expert Description

Ron Cueva 1501 Las Perlas Elegante 18 Solera is a Panama Rum aged via the solera method for a minimum of 18 years and bottled at 40%.

The rum is named after the Las Perlas archipelago in the Pacific off Panama's coast, historically known for its pearl fishing. With 18 years of solera ageing, this is the most refined edition in the series' mid-tier, where extended contact with the casks delivers a more pronounced, elegant complexity than the younger Sistema 8 and San Blas Exclusiva 12.

The result is an elegant, deeply aromatic rum, where ripe dried fruits meet rich caramel and a long, silky finish.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Rich caramel, ripe dried fruits and a touch of oak.

Palate

Elegant and full-bodied with deep fruit notes and fine spice.

Finish

Long and silky with lingering caramel.

Specifications

Name: Ron Cueva 1501 Las Perlas Elegante 18 Solera
Bottler: Ron Cueva 1501
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Panama Rum
Age: Minimum 18 Years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Distillation Method: Solera method
Serving Suggestion: Neat in a snifter at room temperature

Flavour Profile

Elegant · Deeply Aromatic · Full-bodied · Fruity · Refined

Investment Potential

Low to Medium. With 18 years of solera ageing and a name referencing Panama's historic pearl fishing, it appeals to collectors seeking depth without the series' highest price point.

Did You Know?

The Las Perlas Islands have historically produced some of the world's finest natural pearls, including the legendary "La Peregrina" pearl, which later adorned several European royal houses.

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Named after the San Blas archipelago off Panama's Caribbean coast, this 12 year old solera edition adds an extra layer of depth to the series' foundational profile.

Expert Description

Ron Cueva 1501 San Blas Exclusiva 12 Solera is a Panama Rum aged via the solera method for a minimum of 12 years and bottled at 40%.

The rum is produced by Ron Cueva 1501 and named after the San Blas archipelago, home to Panama's Guna people and known for its turquoise waters along the Caribbean coast. Compared to the house's Sistema 8, four additional years of solera ageing add a more pronounced depth and complexity, while the foundational, approachable style from 100% molasses in the Spanish tradition is retained.

The result is a fuller, more complex rum, where caramel and dried fruit meet a warm, spiced finish.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Caramel, dried fruit and a touch of oak.

Palate

Full-bodied with caramel, dark fruit and spice.

Finish

Medium length and warm with lingering spice.

Specifications

Name: Ron Cueva 1501 San Blas Exclusiva 12 Solera
Bottler: Ron Cueva 1501
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Panama Rum
Age: Minimum 12 Years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Distillation Method: Solera method
Serving Suggestion: Neat in a snifter or over ice

Flavour Profile

Full-bodied · Complex · Caramel-forward · Warm · Spiced

Did You Know?

The San Blas archipelago, after which this edition is named, consists of over 350 islands and is home to the Guna people, who have preserved their own self-governing culture independent of the rest of Panama.

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Named after the green sea turtle that moves freely between Panama's coasts and the two surrounding oceans, this rum stays true to the classic ex-bourbon barrel style.

Expert Description

Ron Dos Mares Tortuga Verde XO is a Panama Rum aged in ex-bourbon barrels, bottled at 40%.

The rum is part of Ron Dos Mares' XO Collection and is produced by Varela Hermanos at Hacienda San Isidro in Panama, the same company behind Ron Abuelo. The base rum is column distilled from molasses and aged for a minimum of 10 years in ex-bourbon barrels, giving it a more classic, direct Panamanian style than its sibling release Medusa de Cristal, which finishes in sherry casks. The name Tortuga Verde refers to the green sea turtle, symbolising freedom between the white beaches, the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.

The result is a round, caramel-forward rum, where dried fruit meets a warm, balanced finish.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Caramel, dried fruit and light vanilla.

Palate

Round and warm with brown sugar and a hint of spice.

Finish

Medium-length and soft with lingering caramel.

Specifications

Name: Ron Dos Mares Tortuga Verde XO
Distillery: Ron Dos Mares
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Panama Rum
Age: Minimum 10 Years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Ex-bourbon barrels
Distillation Method: Column distilled from molasses
Serving Suggestion: Neat at room temperature or over ice

Flavour Profile

Round · Caramel-forward · Warm · Classic · Balanced

Did You Know?

The Tortuga Verde name is inspired by the green sea turtle, a species known for moving freely between Panama's two coasts, the Pacific and the Caribbean Sea, the same journey the brand name Dos Mares refers to.

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Named after the glowing crystal jellyfish, Medusa de Cristal, this Panamanian rum draws its fruit-laden depth from sherry casks rather than the classic bourbon barrel.

Expert Description

Ron Dos Mares Medusa de Cristal XO is a Panama Rum finished in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks, bottled at 40%.

The rum is part of Ron Dos Mares' XO Collection and is produced by Varela Hermanos at Hacienda San Isidro in Panama, the same company behind Ron Abuelo. The base rum is column distilled from molasses and aged for a minimum of 10 years, before completing its maturation in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks, which add an elegant, fruit-laden depth. The name refers to the glowing crystal jellyfish, symbolising the rum's clear, elegant character.

The result is a soft, fruity rum, where sherry-toned raisin and fig meet a light, balanced finish.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Raisin, fig and a touch of caramel.

Palate

Soft and fruity with sherry tones and light sweetness.

Finish

Long, warm and soft with lingering fruit.

Specifications

Name: Ron Dos Mares Medusa de Cristal XO
Distillery: Ron Dos Mares
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Panama Rum
Age: Minimum 10 Years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Pedro Ximénez sherry casks
Distillation Method: Column distilled from molasses
Serving Suggestion: Neat at room temperature or over ice

Flavour Profile

Soft · Fruity · Sherry-forward · Elegant · Balanced

Did You Know?

Medusa de Cristal is named after a transparent, glowing species of jellyfish, an image chosen to reflect the rum's clear, elegant character after time in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks.

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The youngest of Ron Dos Mares' four Vintage editions offers a more approachable entry point into the range's tropical Panamanian style.

Expert Description

Ron Dos Mares 2008 Vintage Limited Edition 16 Year is a Panama Rum, aged for 16 years and bottled at 44.7%.

The rum is produced by Varela Hermanos at Hacienda San Isidro in Panama, the family company also behind Ron Abuelo. Like the rest of the Vintage series, the rum is column distilled from molasses and aged in American oak casks in Panama's tropical climate. With 16 years of ageing, the 2008 vintage is the youngest of the four in the range, giving it a lighter, more approachable style while retaining the character built by its long ageing.

The result is a round, dark rum, where caramel and dried fruit meet a warm, mild finish.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Caramel, dried fruit and a touch of vanilla.

Palate

Round and mild with brown sugar and light spice.

Finish

Warm and medium-length with lingering caramel.

Specifications

Name: Ron Dos Mares 2008 Vintage 16 Year
Distillery: Ron Dos Mares
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Panama Rum
Age: 16 Years
ABV: 44.7%
Size: 70 CL
Distilled: 2008
Distillation Method: Column distilled from molasses
Serving Suggestion: Neat at room temperature or over ice

Flavour Profile

Round · Mild · Caramel-forward · Fruity · Approachable

Did You Know?

As the youngest of the four Vintage editions, the 2008 release is often the natural starting point for those exploring Ron Dos Mares' range before moving on to the older and more intense bottles.

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In the middle of Ron Dos Mares' four vintages sits the 2005 edition, a rum that has had enough time to develop depth without quite reaching the heavy intensity of the oldest bottles.

Expert Description

Ron Dos Mares 2005 Vintage Limited Edition 19 Year is a Panama Rum, aged for 19 years and bottled at 45.3%.

The rum is produced by Varela Hermanos at Hacienda San Isidro in Panama, the family company also behind Ron Abuelo. Like the rest of the Vintage series, the rum is column distilled from molasses and aged in American oak casks in Panama's tropical climate between the Pacific and the Atlantic. With 19 years of ageing, the 2005 vintage sits in the middle of the range, between the younger and the oldest releases.

The result is a balanced, dark rum, where dried fruit and caramel meet a warm, medium-length finish with a hint of spice.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dried fruit, caramel and a touch of vanilla.

Palate

Balanced and spiced with raisin and light oak.

Finish

Warm and medium-length with lingering spice.

Specifications

Name: Ron Dos Mares 2005 Vintage 19 Year
Distillery: Ron Dos Mares
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Panama Rum
Age: 19 Years
ABV: 45.3%
Size: 70 CL
Distilled: 2005
Distillation Method: Column distilled from molasses
Serving Suggestion: Neat at room temperature or over ice

Flavour Profile

Balanced · Dark · Spiced · Fruity · Rare

Did You Know?

With 19 years of ageing, the 2005 vintage hits a sweet spot in Ron Dos Mares' Vintage series, where the rum has had ample time to develop without becoming quite as intense as the two oldest releases.

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Four years younger than the brand's oldest release, the 2002 vintage offers the same Panamanian tropical ageing, just with a touch more freshness retained in the profile.

Expert Description

Ron Dos Mares 2002 Vintage Limited Edition 22 Year is a Panama Rum, aged for 22 years and bottled at 46.5%.

The rum is produced by Varela Hermanos at Hacienda San Isidro in Panama, the same family company behind Ron Abuelo. Like the rest of the Vintage series, the rum is column distilled from molasses and aged locally in American oak casks in Panama's warm, humid climate between the Pacific and the Atlantic. The 2002 vintage is the second-oldest in the range, given 22 years to develop a deep yet still well-balanced character.

The result is a full-bodied, dark rum, where dried fruit and spice meet a long, warm finish with a hint of cocoa.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dried fruit, caramel and toasted oak.

Palate

Full-bodied and spiced with raisin and a hint of cocoa.

Finish

Long and warm with lingering oak.

Specifications

Name: Ron Dos Mares 2002 Vintage 22 Year
Distillery: Ron Dos Mares
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Panama Rum
Age: 22 Years
ABV: 46.5%
Size: 70 CL
Distilled: 2002
Distillation Method: Column distilled from molasses
Serving Suggestion: Neat in a snifter at room temperature

Flavour Profile

Full-bodied · Dark · Spiced · Oak-forward · Rare

Investment Potential

Low to Medium. As one of the older releases in the Vintage series with 22 years of ageing, it will be hard to find again once the current stock sells out.

Did You Know?

Ron Dos Mares' Vintage series brings together four different vintages, 1998, 2002, 2005 and 2008, where each bottle reflects exactly how long the cask was left to stand in the Panamanian heat.

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At Hacienda San Isidro in Panama, between the Pacific and the Atlantic, casks from 1998 have spent 26 years under the tropical sun maturing into this rare vintage rum.

Expert Description

Ron Dos Mares 1998 Vintage Limited Edition 26 Year is a Panama Rum, aged for 26 years and bottled at 47.2%.

The rum is produced by Varela Hermanos, the Panamanian family company behind the historic Hacienda San Isidro, known for its work with the older sibling rum Ron Abuelo. Ron Dos Mares is distilled from molasses on continuous column stills and aged locally in American oak casks, where Panama's warm, humid climate between the two oceans drives a faster, more intense maturation than in cooler climates. The 1998 vintage is the oldest in the brand's Vintage series, given a full 26 years to develop its character.

The result is a deep, dark rum, where mahogany-toned dried fruit and spice meet a long, structured finish.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dried fruit, dark caramel and toasted oak.

Palate

Deep and spiced with raisin, tobacco and a hint of cocoa.

Finish

Long and warm with lingering oak and spice.

Specifications

Name: Ron Dos Mares 1998 Vintage 26 Year
Distillery: Ron Dos Mares
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Panama Rum
Age: 26 Years
ABV: 47.2%
Size: 70 CL
Distilled: 1998
Distillation Method: Column distilled from molasses
Serving Suggestion: Neat in a snifter at room temperature

Flavour Profile

Deep · Dark · Spiced · Oak-forward · Rare

Investment Potential

Medium. As the oldest vintage in Ron Dos Mares' Vintage series with 26 years of ageing, it is a bottle that grows rarer with every passing year.

Did You Know?

Panama's location between the Pacific and the Atlantic gives it a particular tropical climate, where the heat and humidity significantly accelerate the cask's contact with the rum compared to ageing in cooler regions.

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Where "Dry" shows off the cane's raw character, "Wet" goes the other way - a softer, rounder take on the same Panamanian cane juice.

Expert description

Serum Panama Seasons Vintage 2005 Wet is a Rum from the Sèrum distillery, bottled at 40%.

Like its dry sibling, the Wet release is distilled from fresh, concentrated cane juice rather than molasses, giving a fine aroma of cane and fruit. Where the Dry release leans into the rum's raw, unfiltered side, the Wet version is composed for a softer, more approachable style, still built on the same 2005 vintage and the same respect for the cane's natural character.

Sèrum is a Panamanian rum brand founded in 2018, drawing on the history of the Panama Canal. The Panama Seasons series, to which both Wet and Dry belong, shows two sides of the same craft - one raw and unadorned, the other round and inviting.

Tasting notes

Nose

Sugar cane and ripe fruit with a softer, sweeter character than the dry release.

Palate

Round and full, with tropical fruit and a hint of honey.

Finish

Medium length, soft and sweet.

Specifications

Name: Panama Seasons
Distillery: Sèrum
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Wet Rum
Distilled: 2005
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN: 8595676600248
Serving suggestion: Neat or on ice

Flavour profile

Fruity · Soft · Sugar cane · Round

Did you know?

The Panama Seasons series comes in two opposite releases - Wet and Dry - both from the same 2005 vintage, but composed to highlight a different side of the cane's character.

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No sweeteners, no artificial colouring - just fresh cane juice distilled into a dry, unadorned rum for anyone who wants to taste Panama without a filter.

Expert description

Serum Panama Seasons Vintage 2005 Dry is a dry Rum from the Sèrum distillery, bottled at 45%.

The sugar cane is chopped and crushed into fresh cane juice, which is then distilled directly - unlike the more common molasses-based rum - to preserve a fine aroma of cane and fruit. Panama Seasons Dry Vintage 2005 is non-chill filtered and has no added sweetener or artificial colouring, giving a cleaner, more unadorned rum style than many other Panamanian releases.

Sèrum is a Panamanian rum brand founded in 2018 that draws inspiration from the history of the Panama Canal. With the Panama Seasons series, the distillery shows another side of the country's rum tradition, where the agricole-inspired approach using fresh cane juice contrasts with the brand's more classic molasses rum.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh sugar cane and green fruit notes.

Palate

Dry and clean, with a hint of citrus and herbs.

Finish

Short to medium, dry and refreshing.

Specifications

Name: Panama Seasons
Distillery: Sèrum
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Dry Rum
Distilled: 2005
ABV: 45%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Serving suggestion: Neat or in a dry daiquiri

Flavour profile

Dry · Fresh · Citrus · Clean

Did you know?

Where most rum is made from molasses, a by-product of sugar production, Panama Seasons Dry is distilled directly from fresh cane juice - the same method used for French agricole rum.

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The bridge that reunited two continents lends its name to this rum - a tribute to the centenary of the bridge that first let South and Central America meet again across the Panama Canal.

Expert description

Serum Puente Centenario Vintage 2005 is a Panama Rum from the Sèrum distillery, bottled at 40%.

Puente Centenario means "Centennial Bridge" and refers to the bridge that opened in 2004, reuniting South and Central America, which had been separated when the Panama Canal was built in 1914. Sèrum first distilled a Puente Centenario to mark the 90th anniversary of this event, and this second release, vintage 2005, is strictly limited to 3,000 bottles worldwide.

Sèrum is a Panamanian rum brand that, since 2018, has drawn its inspiration from the canal's history and from the people and events that have shaped the country. The rum was distilled in 2005 and has since rested in barrel before being bottled as part of this limited Vintage series.

Tasting notes

Nose

Tropical fruit and a light caramel sweetness.

Palate

Round and soft with notes of brown sugar and ripe banana.

Finish

Medium length, mild and lightly spiced.

Specifications

Name: Puente Centenario
Distillery: Sèrum
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Rum
Distilled: 2005
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Number of bottles: 3000
Serving suggestion: Neat or on ice

Flavour profile

Fruity · Round · Caramel · Mild

Did you know?

Puente Centenario, the bridge that gave this rum its name, was built to reunite the two landmasses that the Panama Canal physically separated when it was completed in 1914.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Decades of experimentation lie behind this bottle, where a large share of even older rum has been blended in to add extra depth and complexity.

Expert Description

Rum Nation Panama 21 Year Black Decanter is a Single Domaine Rum from Panama, 21 years old, aged on American oak casks, bottled at 43%.

The rum is a blend created by experienced hands at some of Panama's finest distilleries, made from sugarcane molasses and distilled on continuous column stills. The base is aged locally in American oak casks (Quercus alba) for at least 21 years, but the recipe also includes a large percentage of even older rum to add further character and complexity. The result is the fruit of decades of experimentation at Rum Nation and reflects a long tradition of elegance and thick sweetness.

The Black Decanter release is named after its distinctive dark bottle, which sets it visually apart from Rum Nation's other Panama releases.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Thick sweetness, caramel and dried fruit.

Palate

Elegant and full-bodied with complexity from the long ageing.

Finish

Long and soft.

Specifications

Name: Rum Nation Panama 21 Year Black Decanter
Bottler: Rum Nation
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Single Domaine Rum
Age: 21 years
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American Oak Barrels
Distillation method: Continuous Column Distillation
EAN no.: 8033749406330
Serving suggestion: Neat in a cognac glass

Flavour Profile

Elegant · Thick Sweetness · Caramel · Full-Bodied

Did You Know?

The recipe behind Black Decanter includes a large share of rum markedly older than the stated 21 years - a technique that adds extra depth without changing the official age statement.

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"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.

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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.

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From an undisclosed but respected distillery in Panama comes this light, golden rum - bottled by the Italian house that has made a virtue of letting each country's rum speak for itself.

Expert Description

Rum Nation Panama 10 years is a Panama Single Domaine Rum, aged 10 years in American bourbon oak casks and bottled at 40% in this 35 cl bottle.

The rum comes from one of the leading, though undisclosed, rum distilleries in Panama and is distilled in rectification columns before maturing for 10 years in American oak casks. Rum Nation is an Italian bottling house specialising in single origin rum, where each country's characteristic style is preserved and highlighted rather than smoothed out in a blend.

Panama rum is known for its light, delicate style, and this 10 year old edition is no exception, focusing on sweetness from the cane juice rather than heavy cask character.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Delicate and light with sweetness and fruit.

Palate

Light and rich with sweetness from the cane juice, acacia honey, raisin and milk chocolate, plus a hint of orange and apricot.

Finish

Soft and lightly sweet.

Specifications

Name: Rum Nation Panama 10 years
Bottler: Rum Nation
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Panama Single Domaine Rum
Age: 10 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 35 CL
Cask type: American bourbon oak casks
EAN no.: 5714772001534
Serving suggestion: Neat or on the rocks

Flavour Profile

Light · Delicate · Sweet · Fruity

Did You Know?

Rum Nation deliberately keeps the source of their Panama rum secret, though it comes from one of the country's most respected distilleries, known for its light and elegant style.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Rounded and approachable, yet with enough depth to please both the curious beginner and the seasoned rum collector, this Panamanian solera rum shows why Rum Nation enjoys such wide recognition.

Expert Description

Rum Nation Panama 10 Year Solera is a Panama Rum aged 10 years in oak casks and bottled at 40%.

The rum was selected by Rum Nation, the Italian independent bottler founded in 1999, and is distilled from molasses aged for ten years using the solera method, where younger and older distillates are continuously blended to build depth and complexity. The edition received a silver medal at the International Spirits Award in 2022, a recognition of the well-balanced intensity that characterises the rum.

The result is a smooth, round rum, where vanilla and caramel meet tropical fruit and a fine spiced finish.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Vanilla, caramel, honey, tropical fruit and light oak.

Palate

Smooth and round with caramel, honey, dried fruit and fine spice.

Finish

Long and smooth with lingering oak, vanilla and light sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Rum Nation Panama 10 Year Solera
Bottler: Rum Nation
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Panama Rum
Age: 10 Years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Oak casks
Distillation Method: Solera method
Serving Suggestion: Neat, over ice, or in a rum old fashioned

Flavour Profile

Smooth · Round · Sweet · Tropical · Balanced

Did You Know?

According to Rum Nation's own recommendation, the rum pairs well with dark chocolate, mature cheeses like Gouda or Brie, and fruity desserts, showing its versatility beyond the classic glass.

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