World's best rum in 2016, 2017 and 2018. This miniature offers access to the award-winning style in pocket format.
Expert description
Ron Cartavio Miniature XO 18 Years is a Rum from Peru, matured in a solera system for up to 18 years and bottled at 40% in a small 5 CL bottle.
The rum is a miniature version of the Cartavio distillery's celebrated XO, which was named the world's best rum at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2016, 2017 and 2018. The blend consists of distillates aged 10 to 30 years, with an expected average age of around 18 years, matured on French, American and Slovenian oak using the solera method. The miniature bottle makes it possible to experience the award-winning rum without investing in the full 70 CL bottle.
Tasting notes
Nose
Complex and sophisticated, robust yet soft, with spices, dried fruit, vanilla and chocolate.
Palate
Toffee, caramel and honey, with vanilla, peach and orange peel plus a hint of sweet tea.
Finish
Long finish with caramel, vanilla, butter and nutty notes.
Distillery: Cartavio
Region/Country: Peru
Type: Rum
Age: 18 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 5 CL
EAN no.: 7751738001755
Serving suggestion: Neat, for tasting
Flavour profile
Complex · Sweet · Spiced · Full-bodied
Did you know?
Cartavio XO was named the world's best rum at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition three years running, 2016, 2017 and 2018, cementing Peru as a serious rum nation.
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