A single cask from Panama, bottled unfiltered at full strength. Blackadder's Raw Cask series is about showing the rum exactly as it left the barrel, with no polishing whatsoever.

Expert Description

Panama 2009/2020 Blackadder 11 Year Raw Cask is a Panama Rum from an undisclosed distillery, aged in ex-bourbon casks and bottled unfiltered at cask strength, 63.2%.

The rum was distilled on 24 March 2009 and has since rested in cask PR3, before being bottled in November 2020 as part of Blackadder's Raw Cask series, known for never chill-filtering or colouring its releases. This edition is a limited single cask bottling of just 265 bottles, selected in connection with an anniversary for whisky retailer FC Whisky.

After 11 years of maturation in Panama's warm climate, the rum has developed a deep, complex profile in which the raw cask strength highlights fruit, spice and a distinct coffee character.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Roasted coffee beans and fresh coconut, with cherries and berries in dark chocolate and a hint of spiced balm.

Palate

Cherries and berries dominate first, followed by exotic spices and light chocolate.

Finish

Long and powerful, where sweet-sour fruit melds with the spices.

Specifications

Name: Panama 2009/2020 Blackadder 11 Year Raw Cask
Bottler: Blackadder
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Rum
Age: 11 Years
ABV: 63.2%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Ex-bourbon cask, cask PR3
Non-chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Distilled: 24 March 2009
Bottled: November 2020
Number of Bottles: 265
EAN: 5055030620006
Serving Suggestion: Neat, or with a single drop of water to open the aromas

Flavour Profile

Coffee-forward · Fruity · Spiced · Powerful · Chocolatey

Did You Know?

Blackadder is a family-run, independent bottler founded in 1995 that, as a firm philosophy, never chill-filters or adds colour to its releases, a stance that applies just as strictly to the house's rum as to its whisky.

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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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 Rum 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 Rum 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The solera system comes from Spain, but Rum Nation has used it to create one of its most acclaimed Panama releases.

Expert description

Rum Nation Panama Release Solera 18 Years is a Rum from Panama, blended solera-style, where the oldest distillate in the bottle is 18 years, bottled at 40%.

The rum combines sugar cane's natural richness with a Spanish-inspired distillation and maturation style, resulting in a light, soft and aromatic rum with great complexity. The sugar content is reduced to below 20 grams per litre, setting it apart from many sweeter Panama rums and highlighting the underlying distillate rather than added sweetness.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh and honeyed, with cola, bergamot, dates, orange peel and a hint of vermouth.

Palate

Soft and well-balanced with molasses, dark chocolate and raisins, spiced with orange peel, cola and coconut.

Finish

Sweet, fruity and refreshing with a harmonious complexity.

Region/Country: Panama
Type: Rum
Age: 18 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 8033749406316
Serving suggestion: Neat or on the rocks

Flavour profile

Light · Soft · Fruity · Aromatic

Did you know?

The solera system this rum is matured under was originally developed for sherry production in Spain and is now used by several rum producers to create a consistent flavour profile across multiple vintages.

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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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A decanter-shaped bottle is rarely just a gimmick. Here it signals that the contents deserve to be shown off.

Expert description

Rum Nation Panama Decanter The Original Still 21 Years is a Rum from Panama, matured at least 21 years and bottled by Rum Nation at 40% in a decanter-shaped bottle.

The rum comes from the Varela Hermanos distillery in Panama, where it is distilled from sugar cane molasses on a continuous column still and matured locally in American oak casks for at least 21 years. The recipe also includes a significant proportion of even older rum, adding extra character and complexity to the final blend. The bottle is filled by Italian independent bottler Rum Nation in its characteristic decanter shape, underlining the bottle's status as a premium release.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh and elegant sweetness, with dried dates, figs, tobacco and a hint of Pedro Ximénez sherry.

Palate

Soft, silky and creamy, with chocolate, candied orange and orange liqueur, accompanied by dried figs and tropical fruit.

Finish

A hint of pepper as a contrast to the otherwise soft, lightly sweet and creamy close.

Distillery: Varela Hermanos
Bottler: Rum Nation
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Rum
Age: 21 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak casks
Distillation method: Column still
Serving suggestion: Neat, in a cognac glass

Flavour profile

Elegant · Creamy · Fruity · Soft

Investment potential

Low to medium. The long maturation and distinctive decanter bottle make it interesting as a collector's item, though Panama rum generally does not trade at the same levels as rare Jamaican or Guyanese releases.

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Rum Nation uses a distinctive decanter-shaped bottle for its most prestigious Panama releases, a detail meant to underline the bottles' status as premium products.

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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.

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

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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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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.

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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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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.

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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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