XO is the most intense expression of the solera at Ron Esclavo, where the mahogany-coloured rum promises a depth to match the weight of its name.

Expert Description

Ron Esclavo XO is a Dominican Republic Rum, produced by Oliver & Oliver via the classic solera method and bottled at 42%.

The rum is aged in a combination of American and French oak casks, where the solera system, with gradual blending of younger and older rum across multiple ageing tiers, gives the bottle its aromatic depth. Ron Esclavo is produced by Oliver & Oliver, a respected Dominican producer known for working with traditional solera techniques, and the XO edition is the house's most intense cuvée, selected from the finest rum components in the solera.

The result is a mahogany-coloured rum with a syrupy, warm body and a long, silky finish.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Honey, caramel and ripe banana, with molasses and vanilla.

Palate

Vanilla, caramel and coconut, with concentrated dried fruit and a pronounced warmth, supported by clove, cinnamon and allspice.

Finish

Long, silky and spiced, with bittersweet chocolate and oak spice.

Specifications

Name: Ron Esclavo XO
Distillery: Oliver & Oliver
Region/Country: Dominican Republic
Type: Rum
ABV: 42%
Size: 20 CL
Cask Type: American and French oak, solera system
Serving Suggestion: Neat at room temperature or as a digestif

Flavour Profile

Vanilla-forward · Caramel-forward · Rich · Spiced · Sweet

Did You Know?

Ron Esclavo uses a solera method, where rum from different ages is gradually blended across multiple tiers of casks, a technique borrowed from the Spanish sherry tradition, which helps give XO its unusual aromatic complexity.

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As the very first release in RomDeLuxe's Collectors Series, Imperial Navy gathers four countries' rum heritage into one bottle, a tribute to the classic navy rum style where Trinidad, Barbados, Jamaica and Guyana meet.

Expert Description

RomDeLuxe Imperial Navy is a Caribbean Rum, a blend of rum from Trinidad, Barbados, Jamaica and Guyana aged 10-11 years, bottled at 57.18%.

The rum is assembled by RomDeLuxe, the Danish independent bottler founded in 2016 by Claus Andersen, Thomas Nielsen and Lasse Bjørklund. As number 1 in the house's Collectors Series, Imperial Navy combines distillates from four classic rum nations: 28% 10-year-old rum from Trinidad, 26% 11-year-old from Jamaica, 24% 11-year-old from Guyana and 22% 10-year-old from Barbados. No sugar or colour has been added, and the rum is bottled unfiltered from just 989 bottles.

The result is a full-bodied, complex rum, where vanilla and coconut meet burnt oak and a hint of diesel.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Vanilla, caramel, coconut, burnt oak and ripe banana.

Palate

Sweet with vanilla and coconut, demerara sugar, oak and a hint of diesel.

Finish

Long and complex with lingering sweetness.

Specifications

Name: RomDeLuxe Imperial Navy
Bottler: RomDeLuxe
Region/Country: Trinidad, Barbados, Jamaica And Guyana
Type: Caribbean Rum
Age: 10-11 Years
ABV: 57.18%
Size: 70 CL
Natural Colour: Yes
Number Of Bottles: 989

Flavour Profile

Full-bodied · Complex · Vanilla-forward · Powerful · Rich

Investment Potential

Medium. As RomDeLuxe's very first Collectors Series release with only 989 bottles and a blend of four recognised rum nations, it holds historic value for collectors of the brand.

Did You Know?

Imperial Navy is number 1 in RomDeLuxe's Collectors Series, making it the starting shot for a series that has since grown to include numerous sought-after releases from the Danish bottler.

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The rum is Caribbean, but the bottle and name evoke Arctic ice – a contrast the Danish house Isfjord has deliberately cultivated.

Expert description

Isfjord Premium Arctic Caribbean Rum is a Rum distilled on Saint Croix in the Caribbean and bottled at 44%.

Saint Croix is a former Danish colony with a long historical connection to rum production, and it is exactly this heritage the Danish house Isfjord draws on in this release. Although the name and label signal Arctic cold, the rum itself is entirely Caribbean in origin, creating an immediate contrast between its Nordic framing and its tropical content.

Tasting notes

Nose

Spiced, dark sweetness with caramel, vanilla and a hint of spice, complemented by honey.

Palate

Complex with toffee, dried fruit and a touch of oak, along with fragrant sugarcane, lime rind, vanilla, tobacco leaf, sandalwood, white chocolate, mango, guava and very ripe bananas.

Finish

Long-lasting and smooth with a subtle, lingering sweetness.

Specifications

Region/Country: Saint Croix, Caribbean
Type: Rum
ABV: 44%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5704815600176
Serving suggestion: Over ice or in a Rum & Cola

Flavour profile

Spiced · Caramel · Tropical · Smooth · Sweet

Did you know?

Isfjord Premium Arctic Rum won a silver medal at the IWSC in 2018, a notable feat for a Danish house that does not distil itself but instead refines and bottles rum from Saint Croix under a Nordic name.

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At A Clean Spirit in the Dominican Republic, sustainability begins right at distillation, and the clear Blanco rum shows exactly what happens when cask influence is dialled all the way down.

Expert Description

Ron Sostenible White Rum is a Dominican Blanco Rum, bottled at 40%.

The rum is produced by A Clean Spirit, the Dominican distillery that has made sustainability its trademark: CO2 from fermentation is captured and reused, vinasse from distillation is used as fertiliser, and production runs on biomass fuel. Transport takes place on CO2-neutral sailing ships, and the bottles are made from recycled glass with cotton paper labels. Unlike the house's aged releases, White Rum is the clear, unfiltered style, bottled shortly after distillation with no cask ageing, letting the pure sugarcane character take centre stage.

The result is a fresh, clean rum, where sugarcane and citrus meet a light, dry finish.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fresh sugarcane, citrus and a touch of grass.

Palate

Clean and light with tropical fruit and a hint of pepper.

Finish

Short and dry with lingering sugarcane.

Specifications

Name: Ron Sostenible White Rum
Distillery: A Clean Spirit
Region/Country: Dominican Republic
Type: Dominican Blanco Rum
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Serving Suggestion: Over ice or in cocktails such as daiquiri and mojito

Flavour Profile

Fresh · Clean · Light · Citrus-forward · Sustainable

Did You Know?

A Clean Spirit reuses the vinasse, the by-product of distillation, as fertiliser on its own fields, a circular approach that is unusual in the rum industry.

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Ron Sostenible is built on a single principle: rum can be produced sustainably without compromising on flavour.

Expert Description

Ron Sostenible Rum 8 Year is a Dominican Republic Rum aged for 8 years and bottled at 40%.

The rum is produced by A Clean Spirit at one of the world's most modern and sustainable distilleries in the Dominican Republic. CO2 from the fermentation process is captured in pressure tanks and reused for soda production, while vinasse from distillation is sprayed back onto the fields as natural fertiliser, and biomass is used as fuel for energy production. The rum is also transported by CO2-neutral sailing ships, and the bottles are made from recycled glass with cotton paper labels. Behind the principle lies the name Sostenible, Spanish for "sustainable".

The result is a smooth and round rum, where caramel and light spice meet a dry, clean finish.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Caramel, vanilla and light dried fruit.

Palate

Smooth and round with caramel and a hint of spice.

Finish

Dry and medium length with lingering caramel.

Specifications

Name: Ron Sostenible Rum 8 Year
Bottler: A Clean Spirit
Region/Country: Dominican Republic
Type: Dominican Republic Rum
Age: 8 Years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN No.: 5744000820002
Serving Suggestion: Neat or in a classic rum cocktail

Flavour Profile

Smooth · Caramel-forward · Round · Clean · Approachable

Did You Know?

Ron Sostenible is partly transported by CO2-neutral sailing ships across the Atlantic, an unusual method that is part of the brand's broader field-to-bottle sustainability strategy.

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Guyana holds some of the world's oldest still-active distilling equipment, and this Rum Nation release blends rum from two of the most historic sources, a 250 year old wooden kettle and a double wooden column.

Expert Description

Rum Nation British Guyana 2020 Release 7 Year Cask Strength is a Guyana Rum, aged for 7 years and bottled at 59%.

The rum is a blend made by Rum Nation, the Italian independent bottler, of heavier rum from a 250 year old wooden pot still and lighter rum from a double wooden column still, both part of Guyana's famous historic distilling heritage. The rum spent a brief period ageing in the tropics before moving to a cooler, continental climate, where it completed its maturation in second fill sherry casks. This combination preserves the fullness of the sugarcane while adding a light, winey character from the sherry casks.

The result is an intense, spiced rum, where ripe dates and tobacco meet a long, peppery finish.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Ripe dates, dark chocolate and a touch of cigar box.

Palate

Dry and clean with raisin and a light winey sherry character.

Finish

Long and increasingly spiced with pepper and cinnamon.

Specifications

Name: British Guyana 2020 Release 7 Year
Bottler: Rum Nation
Region/Country: Guyana
Type: Guyana Rum
Age: 7 Years
ABV: 59%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Second fill sherry casks
Distilled: 2020
Serving Suggestion: Neat in a snifter or with a few drops of water

Flavour Profile

Intense · Spiced · Dry · Sherry-forward · Powerful

Did You Know?

The rum is a blend of two vastly different Guyanese styles: the heavy, full-bodied character from a 250 year old wooden pot still and the lighter, more elegant style from a double wooden column still, brought together in one cask strength expression.

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A Nordic approach to rum, where organic certification goes hand in hand with a smooth, approachable expression.

Expert Description

Organic Spirits Rum Premium is a Nordic Rum, organically certified, bottled at 40%.

The rum is produced by Organic Spirits, a Danish producer that also makes an organic whisky and gin under the same brand. The range is built around a shared principle of organically certified ingredients and production methods, setting it apart from many traditional rum releases. The rum is positioned as an accessible, versatile everyday bottle rather than an aged, complex collector's item.

The result is a smooth, light rum, where caramel and a light sweetness meet a clean, approachable finish.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Caramel and a light sweetness.

Palate

Smooth and light with caramel and a hint of vanilla.

Finish

Short and clean.

Specifications

Name: Organic Spirits Rum Premium
Region/Country: Nordics
Type: Nordic Rum
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Natural Colour: Yes
Serving Suggestion: Over ice or in a light rum cocktail

Flavour Profile

Smooth · Light · Clean · Caramel-forward · Approachable

Did You Know?

Organic Spirits also produces an organic whisky and gin under the same brand, making the rum part of a wider, unified organic spirits range.

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Three ageing stages across two continents, where the Spanish sherry family Williams & Humbert adds the final, defining touch to a Caribbean rum blend.

Expert Description

Dos Maderas Caribbean Seleccion Triple Aged is a Caribbean Rum, a blend from Barbados and Guyana assembled by the Spanish sherry house Williams & Humbert and bottled at 42%.

The rum goes through three ageing stages: first the rum matures separately in Barbados and Guyana, then the two rum types are blended and shipped to Jerez in Spain, where Williams & Humbert finishes the blend further in casks that previously held PX and Oloroso sherry from their own bodega. The Dos Maderas range is the house's take on how Caribbean rum can be enriched by the Spanish sherry tradition, and Seleccion Triple Aged is one of the range's most ambitious, darkest releases.

The result is almost tawny port-like in colour, with a rich, sherry-driven depth.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Raisin, fig, plum and vanilla cream, with a hint of five-spice.

Palate

Rich and velvety with oak, sherry sweetness and dried fruit, supported by stewed fruit and toasted hazelnut.

Finish

Long, spiced and elegant, with a sweet sherry character.

Specifications

Name: Dos Maderas Caribbean Seleccion Triple Aged
Bottler: Williams & Humbert
Region/Country: Barbados and Guyana
Type: Rum
ABV: 42%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Finished in PX and Oloroso sherry casks
Serving Suggestion: Neat at room temperature or as a digestif

Flavour Profile

Sherry-driven · Rich · Dried Fruit · Spiced · Velvety

Did You Know?

Williams & Humbert is primarily known as one of Jerez's major sherry houses, and it's exactly this sherry expertise that is used to finish the Dos Maderas rums in casks that previously held the house's own PX and Oloroso sherries.

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151 is the number that gives the bottle its name, a reference to the old British navy's overproof standard, back when rum was still part of sailors' daily ration.

Expert Description

Pusser's Select Aged 151 is a Guyana Rum, a blend from Pusser's Rum, aged a minimum of 3 years in ex-bourbon casks and bottled at cask strength, 75.5%.

The rum is based on distillate from Guyanese molasses, including from the famous Port Mourant wooden double pot still, one of the last of its kind still in operation. Select Aged 151 closely follows the Admiralty's historic regulations for the official navy rum ration, which was issued to British sailors up until 1970, when the tradition was finally abolished. Pusser's Rum later took over the rights to continue the recipe and the name.

The style is intense and powerful, with a deep, dark sweetness carrying the entire historic overproof heritage forward.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Treacle, stone fruit compote and dark cane syrup, with marzipan and tobacco.

Palate

Intense caramel and molasses, dark chocolate and black coffee, with a hint of strawberry jam and liquorice.

Finish

Long and smoky, with burnt wood and lingering spice.

Specifications

Name: Pusser's Select Aged 151
Bottler: Pusser's Rum
Region/Country: Guyana
Type: Rum
Age: Min. 3 Years
ABV: 75.5%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Ex-bourbon casks
Cask Strength: Yes
Serving Suggestion: Diluted with water or cola, or in tiki cocktails

Flavour Profile

Powerful · Molasses-driven · Smoky · Spiced · Cask Strength

Did You Know?

The recipe behind Pusser's Select Aged 151 is closely tied to the Admiralty's historic requirements for the British navy's daily rum ration, a tradition that lasted over 300 years until it was officially abolished in 1970 on what is known as "Black Tot Day".

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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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Inspired by the South African braai tradition, Mhoba matures its Bushfire on staves of local bushwood, so the smoke from the fire follows all the way into the bottle.

Expert Description

Mhoba Bushfire is a South African Single Estate Rum made from 100% fermented sugarcane juice and bottled at 55%.

Behind the bottle stands the Mhoba Rum Distillery in the Onderberg district of Mpumalanga, founded by Robert Greaves, whose family has grown sugarcane at the foot of the Makhonjwa Mountains since the 1980s. The entire process takes place on their own land, from growing organic sugarcane to fermentation, pot still distillation and hand-filling the bottle. Bushfire is a small batch release, where the rum matures on staves split from local sickle bush, a method inspired by the South African braai tradition, giving the rum its characteristic smoky profile.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Smoky fire, a hint of bacon and dry wood.

Palate

Powerful and roasted with meaty, smoky notes and a warm spiciness.

Finish

Long, warm and smoky finish reminiscent of a dying campfire.

Specifications

Name: Mhoba Bushfire
Distillery: Mhoba
Region/Country: South Africa
Type: Single Estate Rum
ABV: 55%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Sickle bush staves
Distillation method: Pot still
Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat at room temperature with barbecued food

Distillery: Mhoba

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Powerful · Agricole · Spiced · Rustic

Did You Know?

Mhoba is one of very few distilleries in the world to run the entire process from sugarcane field to bottle on their own land – growing, fermentation, distillation and bottling all happen on the same South African estate.

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Cuba is the very symbol of classic rum. This release brings together distillates from several Cuban distilleries in a single bottle.

Expert description

Cane Island Cuba Blends Gran Anejo is a Rum from Cuba, blended from distillates from several Cuban distilleries and bottled at 40%.

The rum is a Single Island Blend from Dutch independent bottler Cane Island, owned by Infinity Spirits. It is distilled from molasses on column stills in traditional Cuban style and subsequently tropically aged, giving the rum its classic Cuban character in both flavour and aroma. Cane Island's Single Island Blends bring together several distillates from the same island to represent the island's overall rum style rather than a single distillery.

Tasting notes

Nose

Classic sweetness with spice, oak and plenty of vanilla.

Palate

Soft and round with sugar cane sweetness, supported by spicy warmth and a light oak character.

Finish

Medium-length and sweet, with lingering vanilla and a hint of spice.

Bottler: Cane Island
Region/Country: Cuba
Type: Rum
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Distillation method: Column still
Serving suggestion: Neat or in cocktails

Flavour profile

Classic · Sweet · Spiced · Round

Did you know?

Cane Island operates two ranges, Single Island Blends, which bring together several distillates from the same island, and Single Estate, where the rum comes from a single distillery with a minimum age stated on the label.

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Named after an aromatic plant that grows wild on Barbados, this Foursquare release unites two distillation styles in one bottle, three years in bourbon casks followed by eleven years in cognac casks.

Expert Description

Foursquare Sassafras 14 Year Single Blended Rum Barbados is a Barbados Rum, a single blended rum aged 14 years, bottled at cask strength 61%.

The rum was created in collaboration with Italian bottler Velier and combines distillate from Foursquare's traditional double coffey column still with distillate from copper retort pot stills, a technique that defines the "single blended" style. The blend first matured for 3 years in ex-bourbon casks before spending a further 11 years in ex-cognac casks, giving the rum unusual depth. Only 6,000 bottles were released in November 2020. The name Sassafras refers to an aromatic plant common on Barbados, chosen by Richard Seale to reflect the rum's characteristic aromas.

The result is a full-bodied, complex rum where the elegance of cognac casks meets Foursquare's classic, robust character.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Rich and complex with caramel, dried fruit and an elegant note from the cognac cask influence.

Palate

Full-bodied and powerful with spice, dried fruit and a fine, persistent wood depth.

Finish

Long and warming with persistent spice and an elegant, dry conclusion.

Specifications

Name: Foursquare Sassafras 14 Year
Distillery: Foursquare Distillery
Region/Country: Barbados
Type: Single Blended Rum
Age: 14 Years
ABV: 61%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Ex-bourbon casks 3 years, then ex-cognac casks 11 years
Cask Strength: Yes
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Distillation Method: Column and pot still
Bottled: November 2020
Number of Bottles: 6,000

Flavour Profile

Full-bodied · Complex · Spiced · Deep Oak · Elegant

Investment Potential

High. With only 6,000 bottles and an unusual cognac-cask maturation from the renowned Foursquare distillery, this is a sought-after release among rum collectors.

Did You Know?

Sassafras is an aromatic shrub that grows wild on Barbados, and Foursquare's founder Richard Seale chose the name to underline the rum's complex, herbaceous aromas, which can recall the plant.

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Mauritius isn't the first place that comes to mind when the conversation turns to rum, but New Grove's Old Tradition shows exactly why the island deserves its place on the shelf.

Expert Description

New Grove 10 Year Old Tradition is a Mauritius Rum, distilled at Grays Distillery and aged 10 years in French oak and ex-Cognac casks, bottled at 40%.

New Grove is one of Mauritius' most respected rum brands, and the rum is double distilled at Grays Distillery, one of the island's oldest distilleries. The Old Tradition range is New Grove's older, more mature releases, with the 10-year edition aged in a combination of French oak and ex-Cognac casks, a cask strategy that gives the rum a pronounced French influence in line with Mauritius' historic ties to France.

The result is a round, well-developed rum with dried fruit and honey, carried by a lightly toasted oak character from the Cognac casks.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dried fruit, vanilla and honey, with a hint of toasted oak.

Palate

Round and soft with honey, dried fruit and a warm vanilla sweetness, supported by a light Cognac-driven oak.

Finish

Medium length and warm, with lingering honey and oak tones.

Specifications

Name: New Grove 10 Year Old Tradition
Distillery: Grays Distillery
Region/Country: Mauritius
Type: Rum
Age: 10 Years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: French oak and ex-Cognac casks
Distillation Method: Double distilled
Serving Suggestion: Neat at room temperature or over ice

Flavour Profile

Honeyed · Vanilla-forward · Round · Soft · Oak-driven

Did You Know?

Mauritius' rum tradition is closely tied to the island's French colonial history, and New Grove's use of ex-Cognac casks is a direct reference to this heritage, setting Mauritius' rum style apart from the more familiar Caribbean traditions.

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Worthy Park is among the most respected names in modern Jamaican rum, and Single Estate Reserve is the distillery's entry point into what the whole estate's rum tradition can deliver.

Expert Description

Worthy Park Single Estate Reserve is a Jamaica Rum, distilled and aged by Worthy Park Estate in casks from 6 to 10 years and bottled at 45%.

Worthy Park is one of Jamaica's oldest and most respected producers, with roots dating back to 1670, and the distillery is known for growing its own sugar cane, distilling and ageing everything in-house, a rarity in the rum world. Single Estate Reserve is a blend of rum aged 6 to 10 years, assembled to showcase the distillery's signature, ester-rich style, which has become a staple among bartenders and rum enthusiasts worldwide.

The style is powerful and vibrant, with a pronounced tropical fruitiness that has become one of Worthy Park's hallmarks.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Tobacco, toasted oak and raisin.

Palate

Caramel, dark chocolate and tropical fruit, with a pronounced ester-driven intensity.

Finish

Long and spiced, with lingering plum and tobacco notes.

Specifications

Name: Worthy Park Single Estate Reserve
Distillery: Worthy Park Estate
Region/Country: Jamaica
Type: Rum
Age: 6-10 Years
ABV: 45%
Size: 70 CL
Serving Suggestion: Neat, over ice, or in a classic Jamaican cocktail

Flavour Profile

Ester-rich · Tropical · Spiced · Powerful · Chocolatey

Did You Know?

Worthy Park is one of very few rum distilleries in the world that grows its own sugar cane, distils and ages the rum on the same estate from start to finish, giving the distillery full control over the entire process from field to bottle.

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Panama has had rum in its blood since 1890, when an old coastal distillery first started turning sugar cane into spirit.

Bumbu Cream is the more indulgent side of that story - rum meeting cream, spice and a serious dose of comfort.

The kind of bottle you reach for when the evening calls for something a little softer.

Expert's Description

Bumbu Cream is a Panamanian Cream Liqueur made from Panama rum and cream, bottled at 15%.

It comes from Bumbu Rum Company, better known for its Original rum from Barbados - but the Cream expression is actually made somewhere else, at a distillery in Panama with roots going back to 1890.

Bumbu blends the rum with fresh cream, sugar and natural flavourings, and the name itself nods to the recipes sailors improvised on their voyages through the 1600s and 1700s - more a story of hospitality than a secret formula.

The liqueur isn't a limited release and sits permanently in the range, so there's no rush to track it down.

The sweetness is upfront and leans dessert-like - the cream carries the flavour, while the rum gives it a darker base underneath.

Taste

On the nose, vanilla and burnt caramel lead, with a touch of coconut that reads more dessert than drink. On the palate it's creamy and full-bodied - sweetness arrives first, quickly followed by warm spices like cinnamon and a hint of toasted nuts. The rum sits underneath the whole thing like a dark, slightly scorched base, keeping the liqueur from turning cloying. The finish is long and soft, with caramel and one last touch of spice lingering well after the glass is empty.

Specifications

Name: Bumbu Cream
Producer/Distillery: Bumbu Rum Company
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Panamanian Cream Liqueur
Main Ingredients/Flavourings: Rum, cream, sugar, natural flavourings, caramel colouring
ABV: 15%
Size: 70 CL
Sugar Content: Approx. 18.6 g per 100 ml
Production Method: Blending of rum and cream
EAN No.: 0813497006192
Allergens: Milk/dairy products
Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed chilled, on the rocks or in cocktails such as an Espresso Martini

Taste Profile

Sweet · Creamy · Spiced · Nutty

Did You Know?

Bumbu Cream and its big sibling Bumbu XO both won Double Gold at the New York World Wine & Spirits Competition in 2022 - a rare double win for two bottles from the same family, in the same year.

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Two countries, two distillation methods and a gold medal from San Francisco, all packed into one bottle with unusual strength from El Salvador.

Expert Description

Ron Colon Salvadoreno High Proof Aged Rum is an El Salvador Rum, a blend assembled by Ron Colon Salvadoreno and bottled at 55.5%.

The blend unites three components: a column-distilled rum aged 6 years from Licorera Cihuatán in El Salvador, an unaged Jamaican pot-still rum and a 3-year-old Jamaican rum, the latter two both from the renowned Worthy Park and Hampden distilleries. Ron Colon was founded in 2018 by two friends who, after a 22-day bar-hopping trip across 16 Latin American countries, decided to create their own rum brand, and the High Proof edition won a gold medal at a competition in San Francisco.

The style is rich and powerful, where the Salvadoran rum's tropical fruitiness meets the Jamaican rum's funky, smoky intensity.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Grilled pineapple, green banana and marzipan, with a hint of pink pepper.

Palate

Grilled pineapple and baking spice, with tobacco leaf, black pepper and dark-roast coffee.

Finish

Long and spiced, with dark chocolate and a lingering coffee note.

Specifications

Name: Ron Colon Salvadoreno High Proof Aged Rum
Bottler: Ron Colon Salvadoreno
Region/Country: El Salvador
Type: Rum
ABV: 55.5%
Size: 70 CL
Serving Suggestion: Neat, over ice, or in a robust rum cocktail

Flavour Profile

Powerful · Tropical · Spiced · Ester-rich · Rich

Did You Know?

Ron Colon was born out of a 22-day bar-hopping trip across 16 Latin American countries, where founders Thurman Wise and Pepijn Janssens found the inspiration to create their own Salvadoran rum brand.

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Cold brew coffee meets high strength rum from El Salvador, where whole coffee beans are left to steep for two full days before anything reaches the bottle.

Expert Description

Ron Colon Salvadoreno Coffee Infused High Proof is an El Salvador Rum based on the house's High Proof blend, infused with coffee and bottled at 55.5%.

The base rum is a blend of a 6-year-old column-distilled rum from Licorera Cihuatán in El Salvador and Jamaican pot-still rum from the renowned Worthy Park and Hampden distilleries. This blend is then infused with whole coffee beans from Jags Head Coffee in El Salvador in a cold brew-style process, where the beans steep in the rum for 48 hours. Ron Colon was founded in 2018 by two friends who, after a 22-day bar-hopping trip across 16 Latin American countries, decided to create their own brand.

The result is a rum where the coffee's bitterness and roasted tones merge with the Jamaican rum's funky, ester-rich intensity.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Italian espresso, caramelised bananas and baking spice.

Palate

Bitter espresso and coffee grounds, with vanilla, clove and exotic fruit.

Finish

Long and warm, with a hint of cinnamon.

Specifications

Name: Ron Colon Salvadoreno Coffee Infused High Proof
Bottler: Ron Colon Salvadoreno
Region/Country: El Salvador
Type: Rum
ABV: 55.5%
Size: 70 CL
Serving Suggestion: Neat, over ice, or in a coffee cocktail

Flavour Profile

Coffee-driven · Spiced · Rich · Ester-rich · Powerful

Did You Know?

The coffee beans in this rum come from Jags Head Coffee, a small producer in El Salvador, making the bottle a collaboration between two Salvadoran craft products rather than something built on imported pre-made blends.

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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.

Essentia is Alta Gama's answer to the question of what rum can become when nothing is added and everything comes down to the single cask.

Expert Description

Alta Gama El Salvador 11 Year Essentia 1 is an El Salvador Rum from a single cask, aged 11 years and bottled at cask strength with no added sugar, colour or water.

The Essentia range is Alta Gama's purest, untouched expression of rum from El Salvador, where each cask is bottled individually without any form of additive. Essentia 1 is the first release in the range, distilled and aged in the Central American climate, where high temperatures drive a fast, intense maturation over 11 years. The absence of additives means the cask's entire natural character, from fruit to spice, shows through completely unfiltered.

The result is a powerful, complex rum that shows what El Salvador's rum tradition can deliver when nothing stands between the drinker and the cask itself.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Citrus, apricot and burnt caramel, with deep vanilla tones.

Palate

Powerful and complex with burnt caramel, chocolate and ripe apricots, supported by a warm, spiced intensity.

Finish

Long and warm, with lingering chocolate and caramel tones.

Specifications

Name: Alta Gama El Salvador 11 Year Essentia 1
Distillery: Alta Gama
Region/Country: El Salvador
Type: Rum
Age: 11 Years
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Serving Suggestion: Neat at room temperature

Flavour Profile

Powerful · Complex · Chocolatey · Citrus-forward · Cask Strength

Did You Know?

The Essentia range is deliberately designed without any form of additive, meaning each bottle shows the cask's pure, unedited character, unlike many commercial rum releases where sugar and colouring are often used to smooth out variation between casks.

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The same fresh, caramel-driven rum as the full-size bottle, just in a size that's easy to carry.

Expert description

Ron Cristobal Miniature Pinta is a Rum from the Dominican Republic, tropically matured 6 to 8 years and bottled at 40% in a small 5 CL bottle.

The rum is a miniature version of Ron Cristobal Pinta, named after one of the three ships Christopher Columbus used to cross the Atlantic in 1492. It is produced by Alcoholes Finos Dominicanos using exclusively Dominican crops and is tropically matured, which accelerates the ageing process. The small bottle makes it well suited for tasting or as part of a gift box with several miniatures from the Ron Cristobal range.

Tasting notes

Nose

Warm vanilla aromas combined with soft oak notes.

Palate

Rich and sweet with caramel and vanilla, followed by a spicy note of fresh mint.

Finish

Fresh and lightly tart, from the green character of the sugar cane juice.

Region/Country: Dominican Republic
Type: Rum
Age: 6-8 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 5 CL
EAN no.: 5712718002003
Serving suggestion: Neat, for tasting

Flavour profile

Sweet · Spiced · Fresh · Caramel

Did you know?

Alcoholes Finos Dominicanos was founded in 2007 when two Dominican families, each with their own rum production, joined forces to create what is today the country's largest alcohol producer.

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Not funky, high-hogo Jamaican rum, but a more sophisticated, elegant spirit – the 1999 vintage shows a different side of Appleton Estate's pot still tradition.

Expert Description

Appleton Estate Hearts Collection 1999 is a Jamaican Single Cask Rum distilled from molasses on Appleton's copper pot still, matured for 21 years in ex-bourbon casks and bottled at 63%.

The rum was distilled in 1999 and selected by Appleton Estate's master blender Joy Spence and Velier founder Luca Gargano for the acclaimed Hearts Collection – a series of the first single-marque pot still rums the distillery has ever released. The 1999 vintage offers a more sophisticated and elegant profile than the typical funky, high-hogo style often associated with Jamaican rum.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Medicinal first impression with esters and glue, tropical fruit such as pineapple and banana, herbaceous molasses and roasted wood notes of leather and caramel, spicy, developing with air into citrus, orange peel, anise, vanilla and baking spices.

Palate

Pineapple, orange, sour grapes, butterscotch, black tea, nutmeg and gummy bear tones in a profile that is classic Appleton, but turned up a few notches.

Finish

Elegant and lingering with toffee, light caramel and a warm, inviting conclusion.

Specifications

Name: Appleton Estate Hearts Collection 1999
Distillery: Appleton Estate
Bottler: Velier
Region/Country: Jamaica
Type: Single Cask Rum
Age: 21 Years
ABV: 63%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon casks
Cask strength: Yes
Distillation method: Pot still
Distilled: 1999
Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat in a snifter glass

Distillery: Appleton Estate
Bottler: Velier

Flavour Profile

Elegant · Fruity · Spicy · Sophisticated · Complex

Investment Potential

High. As part of Velier's Hearts Collection, curated by Joy Spence and Luca Gargano, the 1999 vintage ranks among the most sought-after Jamaican single cask rums, particularly for collectors who appreciate a more elegant, less funky style.

Did You Know?

The Hearts Collection was the first single-marque pot still rums Appleton Estate ever released under its own name, making the 1994, 1995 and 1999 vintages a historic milestone for the distillery.

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Tannic and green at first, honeyed and soft at the end – this 25-year-old Appleton tells quite a different story than its 1993, 1994 and 2002 siblings in Velier's Hearts Collection.

Expert Description

Appleton Estate Hearts Collection 1995 is a Jamaican Single Cask Rum distilled from molasses on a Forsyths pot still, matured for 25 years and bottled at 63%.

The rum was distilled in 1995 at Appleton Estate and selected by Velier as part of the acclaimed Hearts Collection, curated jointly by Appleton Estate's master blender Joy Spence and Velier founder Luca Gargano. Only 3,000 bottles were produced of this vintage, known for its complex journey from tannic, green character to a warm, honeyed sweetness.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Monumental and pronounced with tannic, green wood notes that evolve through medicinal and resinous accents into a rich, gourmand profile with confit fruit, creamy almonds and a refreshing touch of menthol.

Palate

Begins with biting, astringent tannins that quickly transform into a soft, honeyed sweetness with wood, tannins, a hint of fruit, leather as well as mint and orange.

Finish

Wood and bitter elements in the finish alongside an earthy, fresh mint note.

Specifications

Name: Appleton Estate Hearts Collection 1995
Distillery: Appleton Estate
Bottler: Velier
Region/Country: Jamaica
Type: Single Cask Rum
Age: 25 Years
ABV: 63%
Size: 70 CL
Cask strength: Yes
Distillation method: Pot still
Distilled: 1995
Number of bottles: 3,000
Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat in a snifter glass

Distillery: Appleton Estate
Bottler: Velier

Flavour Profile

Tannic · Complex · Spicy · Intense · Elegant

Investment Potential

High. As part of Velier's iconic Hearts Collection with only 3,000 bottles and 25 years of tropical maturation, the 1995 vintage ranks among the most sought-after Jamaican single cask rums on the market.

Did You Know?

The 1995 vintage is distilled on a Forsyths pot still, a Scottish manufacturer of distillation equipment that also supplies several renowned whisky distilleries, underscoring the craftsmanship behind Appleton Estate's pot still production.

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26 years in the Jamaican tropical climate has given this Appleton a brutally dry, woody character that sets it apart from the more fruity vintages in Velier's Hearts Collection.

Expert Description

Appleton Estate Hearts Collection 1994 is a Jamaican Single Cask Rum distilled from molasses on a pot still, matured for 26 years and bottled at 60%.

The rum was distilled in 1994 at Appleton Estate and matured tropically for 26 years before being selected by Velier and bottled at cask strength without additives or filtration. The release is a single blend bottled in only 3,000 bottles and forms part of the acclaimed Hearts Collection, curated jointly by Velier's Luca Gargano and Appleton Estate's master blender Joy Spence.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Beautifully fruity with tropical fruit and citrus, along with orange peel and a slight medicinal tone that gives way to brown sugar, cigar box wood, candle wax, coffee, toffee and a touch of grass.

Palate

Brutally dry with heavy wood influence, strong oak, vanilla, orange peel, mint, tobacco and wood spice, where sweetness intertwines with black pepper and spiced wood.

Finish

Grows increasingly dry with intense black pepper, light mint, toasted wood and a hint of coffee.

Specifications

Name: Appleton Estate Hearts Collection 1994
Distillery: Appleton Estate
Bottler: Velier
Region/Country: Jamaica
Type: Single Cask Rum
Age: 26 Years
ABV: 60%
Size: 70 CL
Cask strength: Yes
Distillation method: Pot still
Distilled: 1994
Number of bottles: 3,000
Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat in a snifter glass

Distillery: Appleton Estate
Bottler: Velier

Flavour Profile

Dry · Woody · Spicy · Intense · Complex

Investment Potential

High. As part of Velier's iconic Hearts Collection with only 3,000 bottles and 26 years of tropical maturation, this is one of the most sought-after Jamaican single cask rums on the market.

Did You Know?

The 1994 vintage stands out in the Hearts Collection for its markedly dry, woody profile compared to the more fruity and sweet vintages in the same series, making it an interesting choice for rum lovers who prefer a more robust style.

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Known for its award-winning London whisky, Bimber distillery uses both pot and column stills to create an unaged rum with equal parts spiced sharpness and creamy balance.

Expert Description

Bimber London White Rum is an England Rum, a single blended spirit made on both pot and column stills and bottled unaged at 40%.

Bimber Distillery, founded in 2015 in west London, is primarily known for its single malt whisky, but has expanded its repertoire with this rum release. The rum is blended from distillates produced on both traditional pot stills and more modern column stills, giving a complex, flavourful profile that is unusual for an unaged rum bottled in a city like London.

The result is a crystal-clear, aromatic rum with pronounced spiciness and a surprisingly creamy, buttery character.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fresh grassy top notes and cracked black pepper, accompanied by caramel, toffee and a hint of chocolate raisin.

Palate

Clean and smooth with a light sweetness of dark Muscovado sugar, plus lime sorbet, white chocolate and a touch of spice.

Finish

Delicate and round with a hint of caramel and a touch of dark chocolate.

Specifications

Name: Bimber London White Rum
Bottler: Bimber Distillery
Region/Country: England
Type: Single Blended Rum
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Distillation Method: Pot and column still
Serving Suggestion: In a Mojito or Daiquiri

Flavour Profile

Spiced · Creamy · Fresh · Buttery · Smooth

Did You Know?

Bimber Distillery is located in west London and is primarily known for its award-winning single malt whisky, making this rum release a rare departure from the distillery's core product.

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For Christmas punch kettles and a whole winter of cocktails, the litre bottle of the milder Stroh is the obvious choice. Same fiery character, just more of it.

Expert description

Stroh Original 60% is a Rum from Austria, bottled at 60% and here in the large 100 cl bottle, intended for households and bars that use it regularly in drinks and cocktails.

Stroh was founded in 1832 by Sebastian Stroh in Klagenfurt. Where the 80% edition mainly belongs in the kitchen, the 60% strength is made for more direct consumption, so the litre bottle is a natural choice for bars and households that regularly make hot drinks like Jagertee and Punsch or use Stroh in cocktails through the winter.

Tasting notes

Nose

Sweet caramel and burnt sugar, approachable and round without the sharp edge of the 80% edition.

Palate

Warm and sweet with vanilla and dark caramel, with a pleasant but clear alcoholic warmth.

Finish

Soft and lingeringly sweet, with a light hint of spice.

Bottler: Stroh
Region/Country: Austria
Type: Rum
ABV: 60%
Size: 100 CL
EAN no.: 9001700000209
Serving suggestion: In hot drinks like Jagertee or in cocktails

Flavour profile

Sweet · Caramel · Spiced · Round

Did you know?

Because the 60% strength is intended for direct consumption rather than baking, it is often sold in litre bottles for bars and festivities, where consumption is significantly higher than with the smaller 50 cl edition.

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The 60% edition is Stroh's answer for those who want the fire in the glass without quite losing their breath. Still red, still Austrian, just made for drinking.

Expert description

Stroh Original 60% is a Rum from Austria, bottled at 60%, a milder version of the iconic Austrian brand intended for drinks and cocktails rather than pure baking.

Stroh was founded in 1832 by Sebastian Stroh in Klagenfurt and is known for its powerful, red bottles. Where the 80% edition is primarily a kitchen tool, the 60% strength is made to be consumed more directly, in hot drinks like Jagertee and Punsch or in cocktails where Stroh's characteristic caramel and spice profile is wanted without the extreme strength.

Tasting notes

Nose

Sweet caramel and burnt sugar, more approachable and less sharp than the 80% edition.

Palate

Warm and sweet with vanilla and dark caramel, with a clear but more subdued alcoholic heat.

Finish

Round and lingeringly sweet, with a hint of spice.

Bottler: Stroh
Region/Country: Austria
Type: Rum
ABV: 60%
Size: 50 CL
EAN no.: 9001700090651
Serving suggestion: In hot drinks like Jagertee or in cocktails

Flavour profile

Sweet · Caramel · Spiced · Round

Did you know?

The 60% edition of Stroh was launched as a more drinkable alternative to the original 80% strength, specifically to make the brand more usable in cocktails and direct consumption.

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Do not call it rum in Austria. Call it Inländer Rum, an explosive local specialty that has been filling cake batter and mulled wine since Franz Josef sat on the throne.

Expert description

Stroh Original is a Rum from Austria, powerfully bottled at 80%.

The rum comes from the Austrian distillery Stroh, founded by Sebastian Stroh in 1832 in Klagenfurt. Because Stroh is not distilled from sugarcane molasses in the traditional Caribbean manner, it cannot legally be called rum in every market, which is why in Austria it carries the historic designation "Inländer Rum." At 80%, it is primarily intended for the kitchen, in baking, mulled wine and hot toddies, rather than as a dram consumed neat. This bottle is a 20cl size.

Tasting notes

Nose

Burnt caramel, concentrated vanilla, molasses and spices, with smoky, empyreumatic undertones.

Palate

Burning and intense at full strength, with butterscotch, caramel, candied citrus and a hint of star anise.

Finish

Dense and long-lasting, with a sweet, spiced close.

Distillery: Stroh
Region/Country: Austria
Type: Rum
ABV: 80%
Size: 20 CL
EAN no.: 9001700000247
Serving suggestion: In baking, mulled wine or hot toddy

Flavour profile

Spiced · Caramel · Intense · Smoky

Did you know?

Stroh 80 is so widespread in Austria that it is often simply called "Rum" in everyday speech, even though its legal name is Inländer Rum, a designation the country was allowed to keep as a historic exception within EU spirits regulations.

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If the cupboard needs stocking for a whole season of Christmas baking and punch, it's the litre bottle that leads the way. Same red icon, just more of it.

Expert description

Stroh Original 80% is a Rum from Austria, bottled at 80% and available here in the large 100 cl bottle for households and bars with higher consumption.

Stroh was founded in 1832 by Sebastian Stroh in Klagenfurt and remains a fixture of the Austrian pantry. The litre bottle is the natural choice for those who use Stroh regularly, whether for baking Rumkugeln and Sachertorte, flambéing, or a large pot of punch for winter festivities, where the smaller 50 cl bottle runs out quickly.

Tasting notes

Nose

Powerful caramel and burnt sugar, with a sweet, almost syrupy aroma.

Palate

Intense and burning with vanilla and dark sugar sweetness, carried by the high strength.

Finish

Long, warm and persistently sweet, with a hint of spice that lingers.

Bottler: Stroh
Region/Country: Austria
Type: Rum
ABV: 80%
Size: 100 CL
EAN no.: 9001700000018
Serving suggestion: For baking, flambéing and large batches of punch

Flavour profile

Powerful · Sweet · Caramel · Warming

Did you know?

The litre bottle of Stroh is a staple in many Austrian kitchens ahead of Christmas, when consumption for Rumkugeln, mulled drinks and baking rises markedly compared to the rest of the year.

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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.

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