Ron Cartavio 12 years Solera Peru Rum 40%

Most people know the solera method from sherry and cognac. Cartavio applies the same patient technique to rum.

Expert description

Ron Cartavio 12 Years Solera is a Rum from Peru, blended solera-style from rum matured 5 to 15 years and bottled at 40%.

The rum is distilled on a combination of copper pot stills and column stills at the Cartavio distillery in northern Peru, then blended solera-style, a method in which younger and older rum is continuously blended across multiple cask layers. Maturation takes place in a mix of Slovenian and other oak, including former bourbon and sherry casks, giving the rum its deep, dark brown colour and layered character.

Tasting notes

Nose

Brown sugar and caramel, with oak and spice in the background.

Palate

Dynamic with an alcohol edge that softens with a splash of water, revealing fruitiness and oak notes.

Finish

Medium-length with lingering spice and a hint of dried fruit.

Distillery: Cartavio
Region/Country: Peru
Type: Rum
Age: 12 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Distillation method: Pot still and column still
EAN no.: 7751738000345
Serving suggestion: Neat or with a few drops of water

Flavour profile

Sweet · Spiced · Oak-driven · Dynamic

Did you know?

The solera method Cartavio uses for its 12-year rum originates from sherry production in Spain and ensures a consistent, complex flavour by constantly blending rum of different ages.

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Frequently asked questions about Ron Cartavio 12 Years Solera

What is Ron Cartavio 12 Years Solera?

It is a Rum from Peru, blended solera-style from rum matured 5 to 15 years and bottled at 40%.

What does Ron Cartavio 12 Years Solera taste like?

Sweet and spiced with brown sugar and caramel, with a dynamic palate that softens with a splash of water.

What is the solera method?

It is a technique in which younger and older rum is continuously blended across multiple cask layers, originally known from sherry production.

What casks is Ron Cartavio 12 Years Solera matured in?

It is matured in a mix of Slovenian and other oak, including former bourbon and sherry casks.

Where is Ron Cartavio 12 Years Solera distilled?

It is distilled on a combination of copper pot stills and column stills at the Cartavio distillery in northern Peru.

How is Ron Cartavio 12 Years Solera best enjoyed?

It is best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water, which opens up fruitiness and oak notes.