At the foot of the Kanlaon volcano on Negros, this rum matures for at least seven years in a hot, humid climate that quickly draws character from the cask.

Expert Description

Don Papa Mount Kanlaon Small Batch is a Philippine Rum matured for a minimum of 7 years, bottled at 40%.

The rum is distilled and matured in small batches at the foot of Mount Kanlaon on the island of Negros. The region's hot, humid climate promotes a rapid maturation process and an "Angel's Share" of up to 8%, meaning a significant portion of the rum evaporates from the casks during maturation. The result is a deeply golden rum with a copper glow and a full, aromatic character.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fruity without being heady, with vanilla notes enveloping citrus fruits such as mandarin and grapefruit as well as yellow fruits such as ripe apricot.

Palate

Smooth and delicate with vanilla, honey and candied fruit, where sweet tangerine and apricot are followed by vanilla ice cream drizzled with runny caramel sauce, plus hints of raisin, sultana and marmalade.

Finish

Long and rich in texture.

Specifications

Name: Don Papa Mount Kanlaon Small Batch
Region/Country: Philippines
Type: Rum
Age: Minimum 7 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 4809015157015
Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat or on the rocks

Distillery: Don Papa Rum

Flavour Profile

Vanilla · Fruity · Honeyed · Full-bodied · Golden

Did You Know?

The hot, humid climate at the foot of Mount Kanlaon produces an Angel's Share of up to 8% per year, far higher than the 2-3% that typically evaporates in more temperate maturation climates.

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A distillate from 1990, blended with younger rum to an average age over 15 years. It is rare to find a vintage this old on a bottle in this price range.

Expert description

Exquisito 1990 Oliver Ron de Santo Domingo is a Rum from the Dominican Republic, based on a molasses distillate from 1990 blended to an average age over 15 years, bottled at 40%.

The rum is produced by Oliver & Oliver, who blend the old 1990 distillate with younger rum to achieve balance between depth and freshness. The mahogany colour and smoky, woody character reflect the long maturation, while the tropical fruit notes and fresh sugar cane tones remind us that several younger vintages are part of the blend.

Tasting notes

Nose

Aged wood, creamy oak and sweet spices, with tropical fruit, fresh sugar cane, dried plums and dark cocoa, plus smoke, charred wood and toasty character.

Palate

Powerful and spiced, with a persistent sweetness dominated by fruit, cocoa and vanilla, plus a hint of wood and light smoke.

Finish

Soft and lingering, with a harmonious balance between fruit and vanilla.

Region/Country: Dominican Republic
Type: Rum
Age: Over 15 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Edition: 1990
Serving suggestion: Neat, as a digestif

Flavour profile

Smoky · Spiced · Fruity · Cocoa

Did you know?

Vintage years like 1990 on a rum bottle often refer to the distillation year of the oldest component in a blend rather than the rum's actual age at bottling, a practice common in the solera-based Dominican tradition.

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Five years younger than its older sibling from 1990, but no less ambitious. This edition leans into leather, tobacco and dark chocolate.

Expert description

Exquisito 1995 Oliver Ron de Santo Domingo is a Rum from the Dominican Republic, based on a distillate from 1995 matured for more than two decades in selected oak casks and bottled at 40%.

The rum is produced by Oliver & Oliver, who let the old 1995 distillate mature in oak casks for more than two decades, giving it an impressive depth and complexity. Compared to the 1990 edition, which is more toasty and smoky, the 1995 edition leans more into leather, tobacco and red berries in its profile.

Tasting notes

Nose

Complex aromas of dried fruit, vanilla, honey and dark chocolate, accompanied by fine oak and a hint of citrus.

Palate

Velvety smooth with caramel, roasted nuts, ripe plums and a hint of leather and tobacco, plus red berries.

Finish

Long-lasting and elegant, with sweet and spicy notes.

Region/Country: Dominican Republic
Type: Rum
Age: Over 20 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Selected oak casks
Edition: 1995
Serving suggestion: Neat, as a digestif

Flavour profile

Elegant · Leathery · Tobacco · Fruity

Did you know?

The 1995 edition differs from its older sibling from 1990 in a more elegant profile with leather and tobacco, while the 1990 edition leans more into smoke and toasty character, making the two bottles an interesting pair to compare.

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In 1796 the Spanish king banned the very recipe behind this Mexican rum because it had become so popular in Spain that it threatened domestic producers. The name Prohibido, "the forbidden one", is a tribute to that story.

Expert Description

El Ron Prohibido 12 Year is a Mexican Rum aged in a solera system and bottled at 40%.

The rum is produced by Ron Prohibido S.A. de C.V. at Ex-Hacienda Corralejo in Guanajuato, Mexico, where it's aged in a 12-year solera system, a method where younger and older rum are continuously blended through a pyramid of casks so each bottle gains depth from several vintages at once. Some of the casks previously held wine, brandy and sherry, giving the rum its characteristic wine-like and nutty tones.

The solera method means no bottle is ever fully drained of the oldest rum in the system, creating a smooth, complex flavour that builds up over time.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sweet with anise and rose, blended with apple, raisin and plum, plus dried fruit and a hint of chocolate.

Palate

Full-bodied with caramel, vanilla, dried fruit and plum, balanced by toasted nuts and coffee.

Finish

Smooth and sweet with a note of oak spice and dark chocolate that lingers.

Specifications

Name: El Ron Prohibido 12 Year
Distillery: Ron Prohibido S.A. de C.V.
Region/Country: Mexico
Age: 12 Years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Solera system with wine, brandy and sherry casks
EAN: 7501033200038
Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed neat at room temperature or with a single ice cube

Flavour Profile

Wine-like · Sweet · Nutty · Fruity · Round

Did You Know?

The name Prohibido refers to how the Spanish king banned the recipe behind the rum in Mexico in 1796, because it had become a serious rival to Spanish producers' own spirits.

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Five years in cask give this Barbadian rum a creamy, approachable character that has made it one of Plantation/Planteray's best-selling classics.

Expert Description

Plantation Barbados 5 Year is a Barbadian Rum matured for 5 years and bottled at 40%.

The rum matures in bourbon casks in Barbados' tropical climate before undergoing a short period in southwest France for a final polish, in line with Plantation/Planteray's signature double maturation. The result is an exceedingly smooth and approachable rum with a full, creamy character that has made it one of the brand's most popular releases.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Cinnamon sugar syrup, vanilla, pralines and baked fig in honey, complemented by creamy caramel, banana and a tropical fruit mix with a touch of rum ester.

Palate

Exceedingly smooth with plenty of creamy vanilla, hints of toasted marshmallow and vanilla wafers, winding into a long finish tinged with espresso and allspice, while the lightly sweet entry of butterscotch and caramel gives way to sharp orange peel and light baking spices.

Finish

Round and medium-bodied with liquorice-tinged molasses and lingering sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Plantation Barbados 5 Year
Region/Country: Barbados
Type: Rum
Age: 5 Years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon casks with French finish
EAN no.: 3460410527868
Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat or in an Old Fashioned

Distillery: Planteray

Flavour Profile

Creamy · Vanilla-forward · Fruity · Gentle · Rounded

Did You Know?

Plantation Barbados 5 Year has historically been sold under the name Grande Reserve in certain markets, illustrating how the brand has experimented with different names for largely the same base recipe over time.

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The name means "splendid" in Spanish, a confident claim that this solera-matured rum from Oliver & Oliver actually lives up to.

Expert description

Puntacana Esplendido is a Rum from the Dominican Republic, matured using the solera method and bottled at 38%.

The rum is distilled by Oliver & Oliver, the acclaimed house behind several of the Dominican Republic's most well-regarded brands, and matures through the traditional solera system, where rum from multiple vintages is blended in stages to achieve depth and consistency. Esplendido is easy to drink, soft and balanced, a classic take on the Dominican solera style.

Tasting notes

Nose

Vanilla, oak and chocolate.

Palate

Dried fruit, caramel and toffee.

Finish

Sweet and intense.

Region/Country: Dominican Republic
Type: Rum
ABV: 38%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Solera method
EAN no.: 7466871100677
Serving suggestion: Neat, as a digestif

Flavour profile

Soft · Sweet · Caramel · Balanced

Did you know?

The name Esplendido means "splendid" in Spanish, a confident title underlining Oliver & Oliver's ambition to deliver an accessible yet characterful solera rum.

Six miniature bottles gathered in one box offer a shortcut through the entire Plantation/Planteray stylistic universe, from light and fresh to dark and spiced.

Expert Description

Plantation Miniature Gift Set Experience is a Rum Tasting Set consisting of six 10 cl bottles from Barbados, Jamaica, Guatemala and Belize, bottled between 40 and 43.5%.

The set contains Plantation 3 Stars White, Plantation Original Dark, Plantation Grande Reserve, Plantation Gran Añejo Guatemala Belize, Plantation Xaymaca and Planteray XO 20th Anniversary. Together, the six miniature bottles give a broad insight into Plantation/Planteray's different styles, from bright and crisp to dark and spiced, plus a distinctly Jamaican, ester-driven profile and a richer, more polished aged expression. The bottles are packed in a cigar-box-inspired case with tasting notes and cigar pairing suggestions on the lid.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Varies from bottle to bottle, but overall spans from fresh sugar cane and citrus to dark molasses, caramel and spiced oak.

Palate

From light and crisp with tropical fruit to full-bodied and sweet with vanilla, caramel and spices, depending on the individual miniature.

Finish

Short and fresh in the light expressions, longer and warmer in the dark and aged miniatures.

Specifications

Name: Plantation Miniature Gift Set Experience
Region/Country: Barbados/Jamaica/Guatemala/Belize
Type: Rum Tasting Set
ABV: 40-43.5%
Size: 6x10 CL
Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat to compare styles

Distillery: Plantation Rum

Flavour Profile

Varied · Fruity · Spicy · Full-bodied · Fresh

Did You Know?

The Experience set's box is designed with inspiration from a cigar box, and the lid features suggestions for which cigars best pair with each of the six rum miniatures.

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Both American and French oak feature in this 12-year-old solera blend from one of the Dominican Republic's most respected houses.

Expert description

Cubaney 12 Years Magnifico Gran Reserva is a Rum from the Dominican Republic, matured on average 12 years using the solera method in American and French oak casks and bottled at 38%.

The rum is produced by Oliver & Oliver, the same house behind Opthimus, and draws its complexity from a solera maturation combining two different oak types. This gives Magnifico Gran Reserva a depth and layer of spice that sets it apart from many other 12-year solera rums in the same price range.

Tasting notes

Nose

Woody character with dried fruit and butterscotch, plus chocolate, cocoa, toffee and vanilla.

Palate

Full-bodied, with caramel, toffee and flambéed banana, supported by spice.

Finish

Long, with fruity and spicy notes plus a hint of tobacco.

Region/Country: Dominican Republic
Type: Rum
Age: 12 years
ABV: 38%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American and French oak, solera method
EAN no.: 7466871100271
Serving suggestion: Neat, as a digestif

Flavour profile

Full-bodied · Spiced · Caramel · Tobacco

Did you know?

Cubaney is produced by Oliver & Oliver, the same Spanish house behind the acclaimed brand Opthimus, which explains the shared solera tradition between the two brands.

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The name says it all: this is the smoothest of Oceans' three 7 year old releases, made to go down easy without losing its character.

Expert description

Oceans 7 Year Mellow is a Rum, blended from fine and robust sugarcane distillates and matured for at least 7 years in white oak casks, bottled at 40%.

The rum comes from Ocean's Distillery in Spain, an independent bottler founded in 2012 that matures its rums in warehouses in the Ayala Valley in the Basque Country as well as on the island of La Palma in the Canaries. The Mellow expression is composed specifically to highlight a smooth, accessible profile where sweetness and spice are balanced without sharp edges, unlike the house's more intense Tasty expression.

Tasting notes

Nose

Aromatic and appealing with sweet notes of caramel, vanilla and marzipan alongside banana and a hint of orange, plus a light sweetness reminiscent of prunes and dried ripe grapes.

Palate

Smooth and quite sweet, dominated by caramel, vanilla and a marzipan-like pastry character.

Finish

Short but well-developed, with a subtly perceptible sweetness combined with a well-transformed wood note of vanilla and sweet dry almonds.

Specifications

Bottler: Ocean's Distillery
Region/Country: Spain
Type: Rum
Age: 7 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: White Oak
Serving suggestion: Over ice or in a snifter glass

Flavour profile

Smooth · Caramel · Marzipan · Sweet · Accessible

Did you know?

Ocean's Distillery matures its rums in two vastly different climate zones at once, both the cool, humid Basque Country and the warmer Canary island of La Palma, letting the bottler experiment with how different climates affect maturation.

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Where Mellow settles in softly, Tasty leaps forward lively – two siblings of the same age, but with entirely different temperaments.

Expert description

Oceans 7 Year Tasty is a Rum, blended from fine and robust sugarcane distillates and matured for at least 7 years in white oak casks, bottled at 40%.

Like Mellow, the rum comes from Ocean's Distillery in Spain, but the Tasty expression is composed to highlight a livelier, spicier and more fruit-driven character than the house's smooth standard. This makes it a more direct, outgoing experience appealing to those who prefer a rum with more edge and freshness than the smooth Mellow.

Tasting notes

Nose

Complex with notes of basil and exotic touches, along with clear vanilla, apple and almonds from the cask ageing.

Palate

Almost brash and lively with fruity undertones and sweet, spicy tones.

Finish

Caramel and dried figs with an oaky finish and a hint of discreet spice.

Specifications

Bottler: Ocean's Distillery
Region/Country: Spain
Type: Rum
Age: 7 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: White Oak
EAN no.: 8414606405213
Serving suggestion: Over ice or in a rum cocktail

Flavour profile

Lively · Fruity · Spiced · Caramel · Fresh

Did you know?

Tasty and Mellow share the same base of sugarcane distillates and the same 7 years of ageing on white oak, but differ markedly in character because each is composed with its own purpose in mind – a point Ocean's Distillery deliberately uses to demonstrate how much cask selection matters.

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Two glasses come included in the box. This edition of the 5+5 classic is ready to be shared the same evening it is opened.

Expert description

Dos Maderas Gift Set with 2 Glasses is a Rum from Barbados and Guyana, double-matured and finished in Pedro Ximenez casks, bottled at 40% and delivered with two glasses.

The rum follows Dos Maderas' signature process: rum from Barbados and Guyana is first matured separately in the Caribbean for 5 years, after which the casks are sent to Williams & Humbert's cellars in southern Spain for a further 5 years of ageing in casks that previously held Pedro Ximenez sherry. The gift set with two glasses makes the bottle ready to be shared right away.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fig and raisin, with rich, ripe fruit.

Palate

Dark fruit seasoned with tropical spice, wrapped in sherry notes.

Finish

Smoky oak with a hint of tobacco leaf.

Region/Country: Barbados and Guyana
Type: Rum
Age: 5+5 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Finished in Pedro Ximenez casks
EAN no.: 8410028900817
Serving suggestion: Neat, glasses for two included

Flavour profile

Sweet · Fruity · Sherry-influenced · Spiced

Did you know?

Dos Maderas' 5+5 concept, where the rum is double-matured in two countries, was developed in partnership with the Spanish sherry producer Williams & Humbert, whose cellars are still used for the Spanish finishing.

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Mauritius is better known for its sugarcane fields than its rum exports. This bottle shows why that should change.

Expert description

Bristol Classic Finest Mauritius Cane Juice Rhum is a Rhum Agricole from Mauritius, distilled from fresh sugarcane juice and bottled unaged at 43%.

The rum is distilled at La Bourdonnais Estate on the north of Mauritius and released by the English bottler Bristol Classic Rum, known for sourcing single-distillery rum from around the world. Because it is distilled from fresh sugarcane juice rather than molasses and remains unaged, the style is vivid and clean, with a vegetal character sitting somewhere between classic agricole rum and smoky mezcal, rather than the more fruity, aromatic agricole rums often found from the Caribbean.

Tasting notes

Nose

Green apples, lemon, grass and white pepper, with muscovado sugar, new leather and dried apple slices.

Palate

Light and vegetal, with cooked cane juice, mild spice and a touch of leather.

Finish

Lingering muscovado sugar and peppery spice.

Bottler: Bristol Classic Rum
Region/Country: Mauritius
Type: Rhum Agricole
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Distillation method: Column distilled from fresh sugarcane juice
Serving suggestion: In a Ti Punch or other agricole cocktails

Flavour profile

Vegetal · Fresh · Spiced · Clean

Did you know?

Mauritius has a long tradition of sugarcane cultivation but produces surprisingly little rum compared to its neighbour Réunion, making bottles like this a rare opportunity to taste the island's pure, agricole-based rum style.

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There are several Matusalem expressions, but the 23 is the one that feels like a culmination, the ultimate statement of the house's solera philosophy.

Expert description

Ron Matusalem 23 Year Gran Reserva is a Rum from the Dominican Republic, matured through the solera system in French oak casks and bottled at 40%.

The rum comes from Matusalem, a house founded in Santiago de Cuba that has produced in the Dominican Republic since the Cuban revolution in 1959. The number 23 refers to the oldest components in the solera blend, where rum of varying ages is continuously blended and drawn from the bottom casks. The use of French oak, unlike the more common American oak in the house's other expressions, gives this release an extra layer of elegance and complexity.

Tasting notes

Nose

Caramel, toasted oak, coffee and banana, with fresh honey, crisp almond and cedar wood.

Palate

Smoothly balanced, with honey, vanilla and molasses, alongside roasted almonds and leather.

Finish

Spiced and long-lasting, lightly bittersweet, with dark chocolate, roasted nuts and baking spices such as cinnamon and cloves.

Distillery: Matusalem
Region/Country: Dominican Republic
Type: Rum
Age: Solera 23
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: French oak casks, solera
EAN no.: 0766094110055
Serving suggestion: Neat, in a cognac glass

Flavour profile

Caramel · Coffee · Elegant · Spiced

Did you know?

Matusalem is one of very few rum houses to use French oak rather than American in its oldest solera releases, a technique borrowed directly from cognac production and part of why the 23 comes across as more elegant than the younger Matusalem expressions.

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Opthimus Rum Miniature Gift Box 6x 2 cl

21 years in Jamaica's tropical heat and limestone-filtered water from Nassau Valley – these are the building blocks behind one of Appleton Estate's most mature releases.

Expert Description

Appleton Estate 21 Year Single Estate Nassau Valley Cask is a Jamaican Rum matured for a minimum of 21 years and bottled at 43%.

The rum is a blend of hand-selected casks, all crafted with limestone-filtered water from Nassau Valley on Appleton Estate's own grounds and matured in Jamaica's tropical climate for at least 21 years. In the glass, it shows a mahogany hue with an olive-green ring that attests to its age, while the long maturation has given the rum a mature, nutty complexity.

Tasting Notes

Nose

A floral scent that develops into a mature, nutty bouquet with deep vanilla, echoes of orange peel, nutmeg, warm coffee and cocoa.

Palate

Rich vanilla, orange peel, nutmeg, freshly-brewed coffee and dark chocolate, complemented by warm banana bread, cinnamon toast, roasted pineapple and caramelised nuts in a silky, dry medium body.

Finish

Long and dry with a slight sweetness, bananas foster, cinnamon butter and a light smoky black pepper that glides into peanut brittle.

Specifications

Name: Appleton Estate 21 Year Single Estate Nassau Valley Cask
Distillery: Appleton Estate
Region/Country: Jamaica
Type: Rum
Age: 21 Years
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5024576007008
Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat in a snifter glass

Distillery: Appleton Estate

Flavour Profile

Mature · Nutty · Spicy · Full-bodied · Dry

Investment Potential

Medium. With 21 years of maturation and a limited release from Appleton Estate's own grounds, this is a bottle that attracts interest from rum collectors with a taste for mature Jamaican rums.

Did You Know?

Nassau Valley lies at the heart of Appleton Estate's grounds and is known for its limestone-filtered water, which the distillery believes plays a central role in their rum's character, as it passes through the same limestone that has historically given Jamaica its rich agricultural soil.

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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.

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Trinidad's tropical climate does nothing by halves. Bristol Classic has captured that intensity in a bottle that tastes more of bourbon oak than many expect from Caribbean rum.

Expert description

Bristol Classic Caribbean Collection Trinidad is a Rum from Trinidad, column distilled from molasses and matured for an average of 4 years in ex-bourbon casks, bottled at 40%.

The rum is released by the English bottler Bristol Classic Rum, known for sourcing single-distillery rum from across the Caribbean and releasing it under its Caribbean Collection series. This expression clearly shows Trinidad's tropical climate and cask handling, with a pronounced American oak character giving the bottle an almost bourbon-like edge, while retaining a light, clean palate.

Tasting notes

Nose

Ripe banana, vanilla, toasted coconut and spiced caramel, with a hint of dried citrus, nutmeg and light oak char.

Palate

Sweet vanilla, a touch of chocolate and a good deal of zesty, spiced American oak that lends a bourbon-esque edge.

Finish

Light and clean, with fruit and spice fading gently.

Bottler: Bristol Classic Rum
Region/Country: Trinidad
Type: Rum
Age: Approx. 4 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon casks
Distillation method: Column still
Serving suggestion: Neat or in a mellow rum cocktail

Flavour profile

Vanilla · Spiced · Fruity · Round

Did you know?

Bristol Classic Rum takes its name from the port city of Bristol in England, historically one of Britain's most important arrival points for Caribbean sugar and rum during the colonial era, still reflected in the bottler's focus on classic, single-distillery Caribbean rum.

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"Insolent" means cheeky or brazen in Spanish. A fitting name for a rum that breaks with Dictador's usual restraint.

Expert description

Dictador XO Insolent Solera is a Rum from Colombia, matured using the solera method in oak casks and bottled at 40%.

The rum belongs to Dictador's XO series, the house's most expressive editions, where the solera system blends rum from multiple casks and vintages to achieve a light, accessible yet complex character. Behind the rum stands Destilería Colombiana in Cartagena, founded in 1913, and "Insolent" marks a deliberately fresher, more direct style than the house's other, heavier editions.

Tasting notes

Nose

Honey, caramel, dark chocolate and wood tannins, with white chocolate and creamy caramel.

Palate

Rich brown sugar, milk chocolate and dried fruit, alongside fudge, intense vanilla and Colombian coffee.

Finish

Papaya, banana and cloves, with a long, softly balanced oak close.

Region/Country: Colombia
Type: Rum
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Oak casks, solera method
EAN no.: 7707284029200
Serving suggestion: Neat, as a digestif

Flavour profile

Sweet · Fruity · Spiced · Soft

Did you know?

The name "Insolent" is a deliberate choice by Dictador, wanting to signal a fresher, more direct style than the house's other, more formal Solera editions.

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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.

Did you know?

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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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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Peru is not the first country that comes to mind when the talk turns to rum. Cartavio has done a lot to change that.

Expert description

Ron Cartavio XO 18 Years is a Rum from Peru, matured at least 18 years and bottled at 40%.

The Cartavio distillery is located in northern Peru and is one of the country's oldest and most respected rum houses. The XO edition is the distillery's flagship, an aged rum that has been celebrated internationally for its depth and complexity. The dark mahogany colour with rose highlights bears witness to the long maturation, and the rum appears round and full-bodied after decades in cask.

Tasting notes

Nose

Caramel, vanilla and cinnamon, with ripe bananas, allspice and nutmeg.

Palate

Full-bodied and velvety with raisins and toasted oak, building on the spiced sweetness of the nose.

Finish

Long and complex, with chocolate, spices and a hint of tobacco.

Distillery: Cartavio
Region/Country: Peru
Type: Rum
Age: 18 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 7751738001298
Serving suggestion: Neat, ideally with dessert

Flavour profile

Full-bodied · Spiced · Complex · Sweet

Investment potential

Low to medium. Cartavio XO enjoys rising international recognition, including a win as the world's best extra-aged rum at SFWSC 2025, which could increase interest in the bottle going forward.

Did you know?

Cartavio XO 18 Years won the title of world's best extra-aged rum at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2025, one of the most prestigious spirits competitions in the world.

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Mahogany in colour and syrupy on the nose, this 15-year-old is the most mature edition of Ron Mulata de Cuba, the cigar lover's answer to an afternoon dram.

Expert description

Ron Mulata de Cuba 15 Year Añejo is a Cuban Rum, matured for 15 years and bottled at 38%.

The rum comes from Cuba and carries the colour of mahogany with a hint of reddish-brown reflections, a clear sign of the long cask maturation. Ron Mulata is part of the broader Cuban rum tradition, where the style is built on softness and round, sweet notes rather than dryness and spice. The 15-year expression is the house's most matured release and highlights precisely the soft, creamy character that defines Cuban rum of this age.

Tasting notes

Nose

A persistent bouquet of moderate fruit, precious wood, nuts, coconut and vanilla.

Palate

Toffee and hazelnut up front, with a full, creamy palate built around wood, vanilla and coconut.

Finish

Creamy and long, with a light burning warmth and a lingering, woody finish.

Region/Country: Cuba
Type: Cuban Rum
Age: 15 years
ABV: 38%
Size: 70 CL
Serving suggestion: Neat or with a cigar

Flavour profile

Creamy · Nutty · Sweet · Full-bodied

Did you know?

With its creamy texture and long, woody finish, Ron Mulata 15 Year is often considered a natural companion to a good cigar, a classic combination in Cuban drinking culture.

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Eight to fifteen years in tropical Barbados, then up to ten more years in southwest France – Planteray XO is a journey across the Atlantic before it lands in the glass.

Expert Description

Planteray XO 20th Anniversary is a Barbadian Extra Old Rum from the West Indies Rum Distillery, bottled at 40%.

The rum is a blend of predominantly column-distilled rums with a touch of pot still rum, all aged between 8 and 15 years. After initial maturation in bourbon casks in Barbados' tropical climate, the rum is moved to ex-Ferrand casks of French oak in southwest France, where it continues maturing continentally for up to 10 years. This double maturation process – tropical followed by continental – is a hallmark of the Planteray range, formerly known as Plantation.

Tasting Notes

Nose

A stunning floral and fruity opening that gives way to vanilla, cocoa and milk chocolate, with a touch of spicy oak, guava, dried coconut and banana.

Palate

Sophisticated with chocolate, vanilla, ripe banana, roasted coconut and a hint of fresh mango, while the attack is spiced and creamy with sweet vanilla and caramel.

Finish

Remarkably long, where sweetness and cask character linger together for a long time.

Specifications

Name: Planteray XO 20th Anniversary
Distillery: West Indies Rum Distillery
Region/Country: Barbados
Type: Rum
Age: 8-15 Years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon casks and ex-Ferrand French oak casks
EAN no.: 3460410528025
Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat or in an Old Fashioned

Distillery: Planteray

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Creamy · Floral · Spicy · Rounded

Did You Know?

The Planteray brand was previously known as Plantation, but changed its name to distance itself from the historical connotations the word "plantation" carries in the English-speaking world.

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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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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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Shorter finish, lighter style. This miniature is the fresher younger sibling to the more powerful PX edition.

Expert description

Dos Maderas Miniature 5+3 Years is a Rum from Barbados and Guyana, double-matured and finished in sherry casks, bottled at 37.5% in a 5 cl miniature.

The rum is first matured for 5 years separately in the Caribbean, after which the casks are sent to Williams & Humbert's cellars in southern Spain for a further 3 years of ageing in sherry casks. Compared to the house's 5+5 edition, which is finished in Pedro Ximenez casks, the shorter sherry ageing gives a lighter, more balanced style with clear fruitiness.

Tasting notes

Nose

Soft vanilla and marzipan, with full notes of cherry.

Palate

Balanced sweetness of marzipan and vanilla, spiced oak and allspice, with black cherry, molasses and orange.

Finish

Long and pleasantly sweet, with spiced notes.

Region/Country: Barbados and Guyana
Type: Rum
Age: 5+3 years
ABV: 37.5%
Size: 5 CL
Cask type: Finished in sherry casks
Serving suggestion: Neat, as a digestif

Flavour profile

Sweet · Spiced · Fruity · Elegant

Did you know?

The 5+3 edition uses a shorter Spanish ageing period than the 5+5 edition, a deliberate choice that helps preserve a lighter, more balanced style rather than the heavier PX sweetness.

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A small pocket-sized bottle, but with the same double maturation as the full-size version: first in the Caribbean, then in Spain.

Expert description

Dos Maderas Miniature 5+5 Years PX is a Rum from Barbados and Guyana, double-matured and finished in Pedro Ximenez casks, bottled at 40% in a 5 cl miniature.

The rum follows the same process as the full-size bottle: rum from Barbados and Guyana is first matured separately in the Caribbean for 5 years, after which it is sent to Williams & Humbert's cellars in southern Spain for a further 5 years of ageing in casks that previously held Pedro Ximenez sherry. The miniature is ideal for getting to know Dos Maderas' characteristic style without investing in a full bottle.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fig and raisin, with rich, ripe fruit.

Palate

Dark fruit seasoned with tropical spice, wrapped in sherry notes.

Finish

Smoky oak with a hint of tobacco leaf.

Region/Country: Barbados and Guyana
Type: Rum
Age: 5+5 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 5 CL
Cask type: Finished in Pedro Ximenez casks
Serving suggestion: Neat, as a digestif

Flavour profile

Sweet · Fruity · Sherry-influenced · Spiced

Did you know?

Dos Maderas' 5+5 concept, where the number after the plus sign indicates the additional ageing in Spain, has become a hallmark of the brand and is used consistently across the entire range.

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Just six months in port wine casks, but that is enough to lift the entire character of this 15-year-old rum.

Expert description

Opthimus 15 Years Oporto is a Rum from the Dominican Republic, finished 6 months in port wine casks and bottled at 43%.

The rum builds on Opthimus' classic 15-year-old solera blend, where rum from multiple vintages is gradually blended to achieve depth and consistency. By finishing it in port wine casks, an extra layer of aromatic depth is added, making it noticeably more opulent on the palate than the house's standard 15-year-old edition.

Tasting notes

Nose

Soft and sweet, with molasses, vanilla and roasted nuts, plus a light, smoky woodiness gradually softened by coconut and almond.

Palate

Soft with caramel, chocolate, sweet spices and vanilla, with a hint of prune and touches of blackcurrant or blueberry.

Finish

Rich and satisfying, with lingering sweetness.

Region/Country: Dominican Republic
Type: Rum
Age: 15 years
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Finished 6 months in port wine casks
EAN no.: 7466871101063
Serving suggestion: Neat, as a digestif

Flavour profile

Soft · Sweet · Nutty · Port wine notes

Did you know?

The six-month finish in port wine casks is markedly shorter than many other cask finishes in the rum world, but that short, intense contact alone is enough to give the rum its characteristic opulent character.

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At the foot of an active volcano in Nicaragua sits a distillery that distills five times, only to end up with something that still tastes of the warm, volcanic soil.

Expert description

Flor de Caña 7 Year Gran Reserva is a Rum from Nicaragua, distilled five times and matured for 7 years in American bourbon casks, bottled at 40%.

The rum comes from the Flor de Caña distillery in Chichigalpa, founded in 1890 at the foot of the San Cristóbal volcano and still family-owned in its fifth generation. The location on the volcanic "Ring of Fire" provides unusually mineral-rich soil and a hot climate that accelerates maturation. The rum is distilled five times from sugarcane molasses and slowly matured for seven years, giving it a depth normally associated with older rum. The distillery also runs on 100% renewable energy.

Tasting notes

Nose

Toasted oak and warm vanilla, followed by dark caramel, toasted coconut and dried figs.

Palate

Smooth and barrel-forward, with honey, vanilla and roasted nuts, supported by dark chocolate and baking spice.

Finish

Clean and satisfying, with lingering sweetness and light oak undertones.

Distillery: Flor de Caña
Region/Country: Nicaragua
Type: Rum
Age: 7 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American bourbon casks
Distillation method: Column still, distilled 5 times
EAN no.: 7431008105009
Serving suggestion: Neat or on the rocks

Flavour profile

Caramel · Vanilla · Round · Spiced

Did you know?

The Flor de Caña distillery sits directly on the Pacific "Ring of Fire," one of the world's most active volcanic zones, where the heat and mineral-rich soil accelerate the rum's maturation in the tropical climate.

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