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Ron Abuelo Rum

Ron Abuelo simply means 'grandfather', a tribute to the man who began distilling rum in Panama's interior in the early 1900s. The Varela family formalized the business in 1936, and the name has since become a quiet acknowledgment of the legacy carried forward from generation to generation. Today the grandfather's vision lives on in one of Latin America's most respected rum productions.

  • Bottle of Ron Abuelo Centuria Reserva de la Familia rum
    Item no.: 22227865417-43

    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

    • 147,25
      1pcs.
      128,25EUR
  • Abuelo Anejo Blanco Pot Column Stills Rum 100 cl 40%
    Item no.: 2222786541-487

    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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    • 34,75
      1pcs.
      30,25EUR
  • Bottle of Ron Abuelo Añejo Gran Reserva 12 Year rum
    Item no.: 22227865417-1

    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.

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    • 53,50
      1pcs.
      46,50EUR
  • Bottle of Ron Abuelo Añejo Reserva Especial 5 Year rum
    Item no.: 22227865417-40

    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.

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    • 30,75
      1pcs.
      26,75EUR
  • Bottle of Ron Abuelo Añejo Reserva Superior 7 Year rum
    Item no.: 22227865417

    "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.

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    • 34,75
      1pcs.
      30,25EUR
  • Small bottle of Ron Abuelo Miniature Añejo 12 Year rum
    Item no.: 22227865417-3002

    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.

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    • 8,00
      1pcs.
      7,00EUR
  • Small bottle of Ron Abuelo Miniature Añejo 7 Year rum
    Item no.: 22227865417-3001

    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

    • 6,50
      1pcs.
      5,75EUR
  • Small bottle of Ron Abuelo Miniature Añejo Reserva Especial rum
    Item no.: 22227865417-41

    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.

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    • 5,25
      1pcs.
      4,50EUR
  • Abuelo XII Anos Three Angels Panama Rum bottle
    Item no.: 22227865480-67093-0377

    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

    • 84,25
      1pcs.
      73,25EUR
  • Ron Abuelo XII Anos Two Oaks Panama rum bottle
    Item no.: 22227865479-1106-1972531

    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

    • 71,00
      1pcs.
      61,75EUR
  • Bottle of Ron Abuelo XV Napoleon Cognac Cask Finish rum
    Item no.: 22227865417-3008

    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

    • 80,25
      1pcs.
      69,75EUR
  • Bottle of Abuelo XV Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish Panama Rum
    Item no.: 2222225544477-996

    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.

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    • 26,75
      1pcs.
      23,25EUR
  • Bottle of Ron Abuelo XV Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish rum
    Item no.: 22227865417-3009

    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.

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    • 80,25
      1pcs.
      69,75EUR
  • Bottle of Abuelo XV Tawny Port Cask Finish Panama rum, 20 cl
    Item no.: 059763-615-393

    "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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    • 26,75
      1pcs.
      23,25EUR
  • Bottle of Ron Abuelo XV Tawny Port Cask Finish rum
    Item no.: 22227865417-3010

    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

    • 80,25
      1pcs.
      69,75EUR
   

About Ron Abuelo

Ron Abuelo is produced by Varela Hermanos, Panama's largest and oldest rum producer, rooted in the family's own sugarcane farming. For newcomers, Ron Abuelo is an accessible entry into Panamanian rum - soft, caramel-driven and without the sharp edge found in heavier Caribbean styles. For collectors, the interest ties to Master Blender Francisco "Don Pancho" Fernández, one of the rum world's most respected names, whose solera-based ageing method runs through the entire range, from the youngest to the oldest expression.

History & background

The Varela family began growing sugarcane and producing rum in Panama in the early 1900s, and the company Varela Hermanos was formalised in 1936. The name Ron Abuelo - "grandfather rum" - honours the family's founder and the legacy carried on through generations since. Today Varela Hermanos remains family-owned and is one of the few major Latin American rum producers controlling the entire process from cane field to bottle.

Production & style

The rum is distilled from fresh sugarcane juice in copper column stills and matured in American oak casks using the classic solera method, where younger rum is gradually blended with older vintages to ensure a consistent, deep flavour.

Signature style

Full-bodied, Caramel, Round
The flavour offers a full-bodied, caramel character with notes of dried fruit and vanilla, finishing round and soft.

Facts

BodegaVarela Hermanos
Founded1936 (formalised)
Pronounced"ron ah-BWEH-lo"
RegionPesé
CountryPanama
Raw materialFresh sugarcane juice
Ageing climateTropical, solera system
Official websiteronabuelo.com
OwnerVarela Hermanos

Did you know?

Ron Abuelo's legendary Master Blender, Francisco "Don Pancho" Fernández, has worked with rum for over 60 years and has advised rum houses in several countries - his solera technique has become a signature across the whole Varela Hermanos range.

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