The name Matusalem comes from the Bible's oldest man, Methuselah, and there is something fitting in that: a rum built on an ageing method that never quite stops.

Expert description

Ron Matusalem 15 Gran Reserva Solera is a Rum from the Dominican Republic, matured through the solera system and bottled at 40%.

The rum comes from Matusalem, a house originally founded in Santiago de Cuba and now producing in the Dominican Republic. The solera system, originally borrowed from sherry and brandy production, means the number 15 is not a fixed minimum age for every drop, but a reflection of the average maturation level in an ongoing blend, where no more than a third of each cask is drawn off every three months and replaced with rum from the level above. The result is a rum with a deep, layered sweetness and a surprising complexity for its price bracket.

Tasting notes

Nose

Woody notes, dry citrus and rich caramel.

Palate

Oak, tropical fruit such as banana and papaya, dates and raisins, seasoned with sweet baking spice.

Finish

Chocolate, caramel and a hint of citrus that fades gently.

Distillery: Matusalem
Region/Country: Dominican Republic
Type: Rum
Age: Solera 15
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Solera oak casks
EAN no.: 0766094010072
Serving suggestion: Neat or in a mellow rum cocktail

Flavour profile

Caramel · Fruity · Oak · Sweet

Did you know?

The Matusalem family fled Cuba after the 1959 revolution and restarted production in the Dominican Republic, but the name and the solera tradition from Santiago de Cuba still live on in every bottle.

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Sugarcane juice instead of molasses, and a solera system borrowed from the world of sherry – it is no accident that Ron Zacapa 23 has become one of the world's most recognisable rums.

Expert description

Ron Zacapa 23 is a Ron de Guatemala, composed through a Sistema Solera and bottled at 40%.

Unlike most rums, Ron Zacapa is made from fresh sugarcane juice rather than molasses, and the rum matures at a facility in Guatemala's highlands, where the natural cooling affects the maturation. The solera system, in which younger and older rums are gradually blended through stacked casks of American oak, sherry and Pedro Ximénez wine, gives Ron Zacapa 23 its characteristic, layered sweetness.

Tasting notes

Nose

Soft, sweet start with caramel, vanilla, cocoa and butterscotch, followed by sherried notes of roasted Brazil nuts and toasted hazelnut, rounded out by toffee, banana and dried pineapple.

Palate

Full-bodied with caramel, vanilla and cocoa, complemented by spice and oak, along with aromas of roasted figs, dried black cherries and maple syrup.

Finish

Medium length and complex with dark chocolate, figs, cherries, pipe tobacco, espresso beans and nougat.

Specifications

Distillery: Ron Zacapa
Region/Country: Guatemala
Type: Ron de Guatemala
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American Oak, Sherry and Pedro Ximénez
EAN no.: 7401005008580
Serving suggestion: In a snifter glass at room temperature

Flavour profile

Caramel · Cocoa · Sherry · Sweet · Complex

Did you know?

Ron Zacapa was created in 1976 to mark the centenary of the town of Zacapa in Guatemala, and the rum is deliberately matured at a high-altitude facility, where the natural cooling makes maturation slower than traditional Caribbean ageing at sea level.

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Where Blanco and Especial are the house's everyday rums, Aniversario is the one Pampero celebrates with, complete with its signature leather pouch.

Expert description

Pampero Aniversario is a Ron Extra Añejo, a blend of rums matured 4-6 years, bottled at 40%.

The rum comes from Industrias Pampero, founded in Caracas in 1938 and today part of the Italian spirits company Gruppo Montenegro. Aniversario is the house's prestige release, matured in whisky and bourbon casks, giving a concentrated, rich flavour with a pronounced cocoa and tobacco character. The rum is traditionally sold in a distinctive leather pouch that has been part of Pampero's identity for decades.

Tasting notes

Nose

Full and rich with dominant cocoa and a hint of vanilla, plus butter biscuit, dried tropical fruits, toasted oak, orange peel, dark honey and a touch of roasted almonds.

Palate

Cocoa hits first, followed by vanilla, leather and a light woodiness from the casks, with dark chocolate, tobacco, caramel and roasted coffee.

Finish

Extraordinarily long and warming with traces of molasses, cinnamon and a gentle oakiness.

Specifications

Distillery: Industrias Pampero
Region/Country: Venezuela
Type: Ron Extra Añejo
Age: 4-6 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-Whisky and Ex-Bourbon
EAN no.: 8028286000325
Serving suggestion: In a snifter glass at room temperature

Flavour profile

Cocoa · Leather · Tobacco · Rich · Full-bodied

Did you know?

The distinctive leather pouch Pampero Aniversario is traditionally sold in was originally conceived as a practical way to protect the bottle during transport in the Venezuelan highlands, but has today become a trademarked part of the bottle's identity.

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1919 is the year the House of Angostura truly began exporting its rum from Trinidad, and the name is the house's tribute to that legacy.

Expert description

Angostura 1919 is a Caribbean Rum from Trinidad matured 8 years and bottled at 40%.

The rum comes from House of Angostura, founded in Venezuela in 1824 and relocated to Trinidad in 1875, today world-renowned for both its rum and its aromatic bitters. Angostura 1919 is a blend of rums matured in ex-bourbon casks in the Caribbean heat, which accelerates maturation compared to cooler climates, resulting in a warm, round and well-balanced rum with a pronounced focus on vanilla and caramel.

Tasting notes

Nose

Rich caramel and vanilla, toasted oak and warm baking spices, with a light fruitiness of ripe bananas and dried apricots plus a touch of cocoa.

Palate

Dry and medium-bodied with roasted nuts, creamy vanilla, brown spices and tropical nuances.

Finish

Soft and silky with buttery caramel, vanilla and molasses, well-balanced and not overly sweet.

Specifications

Distillery: House of Angostura
Region/Country: Trinidad and Tobago
Type: Rum
Age: 8 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-Bourbon
EAN no.: 0075496331969
Serving suggestion: In a snifter glass or over ice

Flavour profile

Vanilla · Caramel · Round · Soft · Tropical

Did you know?

House of Angostura is probably best known for its aromatic bitters, whose exact recipe remains a closely guarded secret, but the rum brand builds on the same long tradition of precise blending and maturation on Trinidad.

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Where Superior Gold is soft and immediate, the 7 year expression steps up in dryness and depth, without letting go of the house's signature vanilla.

Expert description

Angostura 7 Year is a Caribbean Rum from Trinidad, a blend of rums matured a minimum of 7 years, bottled at 40%.

The rum comes from House of Angostura, founded in Venezuela in 1824 and relocated to Trinidad in 1875. The 7 year expression is blended from rums that have each had at least 7 years of maturation before blending and bottling, giving a medium-bodied character with a drier, spicier structure than the house's younger releases and a distinct coffee and cocoa note.

Tasting notes

Nose

Vanilla and creamy caramel, with hints of honey and tropical fruit, plus chocolate, raisin and mocha coffee.

Palate

Full-bodied with maple syrup, vanilla, honey and caramel toffee, plus dry oak, mocha coffee and cinnamon spice.

Finish

Bittersweet caramel and dark bitter chocolate with mocha coffee, mild cinnamon and black pepper.

Specifications

Distillery: House of Angostura
Region/Country: Trinidad and Tobago
Type: Rum
Age: 7 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5029704217120
Serving suggestion: In a snifter glass or over ice

Flavour profile

Dry · Coffee · Chocolate · Spiced · Medium-bodied

Did you know?

Angostura 7 Year has historically been one of the house's most critically acclaimed releases, precisely because it combines a drier, more serious character with the accessibility that makes it well suited both for sipping alone and in cocktails.

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Havana lends its name to the entire Cuban rum tradition, and 7 Años is where you really hear the history, the tobacco and the sweet tropical fruit speak.

Expert description

Havana Club 7 Años is a Cuban Rum matured for 7 years in ex-bourbon oak casks and bottled at 40%.

The rum comes from Havana Club, the most internationally recognised name in Cuban rum, produced according to a tradition dating back to 1934. 7 Años is the brand's more mature, darker expression, where the youngest rum in the blend has matured for at least seven years in casks that previously held American bourbon. The result is a dark, complex rum, far more serious than the lighter, white expressions of the brand.

Tasting notes

Nose

Roasted coffee, tobacco leaf, dark chocolate and vanilla, spiced with a touch of gingerbread and orange marmalade.

Palate

Full-bodied and dry rather than sweet, with woody spice, orange marmalade, vanilla fudge and a hint of overripe banana.

Finish

Black pepper, coffee and vanilla fudge that linger on the palate long after the last sip.

Distillery: Havana Club
Region/Country: Cuba
Type: Cuban Rum
Age: 7 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon oak casks
EAN no.: 8501110080439
Serving suggestion: Neat, on the rocks or in a Cuba Libre

Flavour profile

Tobacco · Coffee · Chocolate · Spiced

Did you know?

Havana Club does not name its expressions after years in the bottle, but after the minimum age of the youngest rum in the blend. 7 Años is therefore a solera-inspired blend, where older and younger vintages meet.

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The world's oldest commercial rum distillery has stood on the same site in Barbados since 1703. Eclipse is the bottle that carries that legacy into everyday life.

Expert description

Mount Gay Eclipse is a Rum from Barbados, distilled using traditional copper pot and column stills, matured in used American whiskey casks and bottled at 40%.

The rum is Mount Gay's classic everyday blend, bridging the distillery's long history with an accessible, versatile style. Mount Gay Distilleries in Barbados is considered the world's oldest commercial rum producer, with a deed dating back to 1703, and Eclipse is the bottle that today introduces the most new drinkers to the brand.

Tasting notes

Nose

Flowers and honey, with a hint of vanilla and tropical fruit like apricot and banana.

Palate

Fresh vanilla, almond, ripe banana and dark chocolate, supported by toasty oak.

Finish

Long and spiced, with lingering toasty oak.

Region/Country: Barbados
Type: Rum
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Used American whiskey casks
Distillation method: Copper pot and column distillation
EAN no.: 9501007100508
Serving suggestion: Neat or in cocktails such as Rum Punch

Flavour profile

Fruity · Floral · Vanilla-sweet · Lightly toasted

Did you know?

Mount Gay Distilleries in Barbados is considered the world's oldest commercial rum producer, with a surviving deed dating the company back to 1703.

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Three cask types in one bottle. Whisky, bourbon and cognac have each left their mark on this rum before melting together into one whole.

Expert description

Mount Gay XO Triple Cask Blend Reserve is a Rum from Barbados, matured in American whiskey, bourbon and cognac casks and bottled at 43%.

The rum is part of Mount Gay's XO series and builds on the distillery's long experience combining pot still and column distillates. By combining three different cask types, the rum achieves layers of complexity, where the whiskey and bourbon casks contribute vanilla and spice, while the cognac cask adds a delicate, dry fruitiness and a hint of dried orange peel.

Tasting notes

Nose

Ripe banana, dark caramel, vanilla and toasted almond, with a hint of cognac oak and dried orange peel.

Palate

Full-bodied and silky, with molasses, baked fruit, spice cake and toasted coconut.

Finish

Long and elegant, with returning fruit, soft vanilla and a lightly spiced close.

Region/Country: Barbados
Type: Rum
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American whiskey, bourbon and cognac casks
EAN no.: 9501007863502
Serving suggestion: Neat, as a digestif

Flavour profile

Full-bodied · Spiced · Fruity · Elegant

Did you know?

Mount Gay's XO series is named after "Extra Old" and marks the distillery's most refined blends, where several cask types are deliberately combined to create layered complexity.

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Havana Club's gateway into the world of mojitos. The 3-year is where it all begins for most people who fall for Cuban rum.

Expert description

Havana Club Añejo 3 Años is a Cuban Rum, matured for 3 years and bottled at 37.5%.

The rum is produced and matured exclusively in Cuba by Havana Club, the world's most famous Cuban rum brand. Añejo 3 Años is the house's base release, a light and fresh style designed to combine sugarcane's green, fresh character with the mildly fruity notes that come from the short cask maturation. It is the rum the mojito was originally created for.

Tasting notes

Nose

Toasted coconut, dark muscovado sugar and caramel, with a hint of pineapple and gingerbread.

Palate

Light honeyed sweetness from the muscovado sugar, oxidised pineapple and caramelised pear, balanced by mild ginger and black pepper.

Finish

Short and spicy, with a hint of oak and a dry, clean ending.

Bottler: Havana Club
Region/Country: Cuba
Type: Cuban Rum
Age: 3 years
ABV: 37.5%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 8501110088831
Serving suggestion: In a mojito or Cuba Libre

Flavour profile

Light · Fresh · Fruity · Spiced

Did you know?

Havana Club Añejo 3 Años is the rum historically closest to the original mojito recipe from Havana, where a light, fresh Cuban rum was essential for balancing mint and lime.

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Craft rum is not just a word on the label at Opthimus. It is the name of the very style the distillery has cultivated for decades.

Expert description

Opthimus 15 Years Ron Artesanal is a Rum from the Dominican Republic, matured 15 years in American oak casks using the solera method and bottled at 38%.

The rum is produced by Oliver & Oliver in the Spanish, medium-sweet and dark style, where the solera system blends rum from multiple vintages to achieve depth and consistency year after year. "Artesanal" underlines the distillery's craft-focused approach, where quality and character are prioritised over volume.

Tasting notes

Nose

Coconut, sweetness, vanilla, cinnamon and cherry.

Palate

Harmonious interplay of spice and sweetness, with cherry and a hint of dark chocolate.

Finish

Dark chocolate and mocha, with lingering cherry notes.

Region/Country: Dominican Republic
Type: Rum
Age: 15 years
ABV: 38%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak, solera method
EAN no.: 7466871102237
Serving suggestion: Neat or with dessert

Flavour profile

Sweet · Spiced · Cherry · Mocha

Did you know?

Opthimus is produced by Oliver & Oliver in the Spanish rum style, known for its medium-sweet and dark character, a tradition markedly different from the drier English and French rum styles.

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Costa Rica is not the first country that comes to mind when the talk turns to rum. Ron Centenario has spent 25 years of solera maturation changing that.

Expert description

Ron Centenario Gran Reserva 25 Years is a Rum from Costa Rica, matured up to 25 years using the solera method in white oak casks and bottled at 40%.

The rum is the house's flagship and matures through the Sistema Solera, a system of tiered stacked casks where older rum continuously replenishes the younger barrels. This produces a rum that unites fresh fruitiness with the complexity only many years of ageing can provide. Ron Centenario has over decades made Costa Rica a respected name in the rum world, despite the country's lack of a long historical production tradition.

Tasting notes

Nose

Sweet spices, toasty notes, vanilla, caramel, dried figs and a hint of cocoa, with green apple in the background.

Palate

Balanced and full-bodied, with caramel, spice, roasted nuts and honeyed oak.

Finish

Long, warm and elegant, with lingering sweetness and wood.

Region/Country: Costa Rica
Type: Rum
Age: Up to 25 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: White oak casks, solera method
EAN no.: 7441001174216
Serving suggestion: Neat, as a digestif

Flavour profile

Rich · Spiced · Caramel · Elegant

Did you know?

Costa Rica has no long historical tradition of rum production compared to the Caribbean island nations, but Ron Centenario has in just a few decades made the country a name mentioned alongside the classic producer nations.

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The name Dos Maderas means "two woods" and refers to the long journey the rum makes from the Caribbean to Jerez in Spain, where it receives a final finish in sherry casks.

Expert Description

Dos Maderas 5+3 is a Caribbean Ron Añejo, double-aged in bourbon and sherry casks, bottled at 37.5%.

The rum is produced by Bodegas Williams & Humbert, the Spanish sherry house founded in 1877 in Jerez, which helped establish Spain's first official Denominación de Origen for sherry in the 1930s. The rum blend behind Dos Maderas is sourced from several Caribbean countries and first ages for 5 years in ex-bourbon casks in the tropical climate, before being shipped to Jerez to mature a further 3 years in casks that previously held the house's oldest sherry. The number 5+3 in the name refers directly to this two-stage ageing.

The result is a round, sherry-forward rum, where dried fruit and caramel meet a soft, lightly winey finish.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Caramel, dried fruit and a touch of sherry.

Palate

Round and soft with raisin and a light winey character.

Finish

Medium-length and soft with lingering sherry.

Specifications

Name: Dos Maderas 5+3
Distillery: Dos Maderas
Region/Country: Caribbean
Type: Caribbean Ron Añejo
ABV: 37.5%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Ex-bourbon casks followed by sherry casks
EAN No.: 8410028000807
Serving Suggestion: Neat at room temperature or over ice

Flavour Profile

Round · Sherry-forward · Fruity · Soft · Classic

Did You Know?

Williams & Humbert helped establish Jerez-Xérès-Sherry as Spain's very first official Denominación de Origen in the 1930s, long before the house began ageing rum in its sherry casks.

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If the 7-year is the calm grandfather, Gran Reserva 12 Year is the same grandfather after five more years in the armchair, deeper and more reflective.

Expert description

Ron Abuelo Añejo Gran Reserva 12 Year is a Rum from Panama, distilled on a four-column still and matured at least 12 years, bottled at 40%.

The rum comes from Varela Hermanos, which has distilled rum in Panama since 1908. Gran Reserva 12 Year builds on the house's 7-year Reserva Superior with five extra years of maturation, giving a markedly deeper, more syrupy and complex profile. Where the 7-year is approachable and versatile, Gran Reserva 12 Year is made for quiet enjoyment.

Tasting notes

Nose

Caramel and crème brûlée, followed by baked apples and a hint of orange.

Palate

Thick and syrupy with notes of maple syrup, banana, honey and vanilla, complemented by orange peel and baking spices.

Finish

Long with woody spice and a lingering, syrupy sweetness.

Bottler: Varela Hermanos
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Rum
Age: 12 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Distillation method: Four-column still
EAN no.: 7451101210134
Serving suggestion: Neat in a snifter glass

Flavour profile

Syrupy · Sweet · Spiced · Full-bodied

Did you know?

Gran Reserva 12 Year won gold medals at several international competitions in the years after its launch and is often considered Varela Hermanos' flagship among the age-stated releases.

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Dos Maderas means "two types of wood" in Spanish, and the name tells the whole story of this doubly matured rum.

Expert description

Dos Maderas Caribbean Ron Anejo 5+5 Years is a Rum, blended from Barbados and Guyana, matured 5 years in the Caribbean in ex-bourbon casks and a further 5 years in Spain in ex-sherry casks, bottled at 40%.

The rum combines two countries with their own distinct rum styles, Barbados and Guyana, in a delicate blend matured in two stages. After the initial five-year maturation in the Caribbean, the rum is shipped to Spain, where it matures for a further five years in casks that previously held sherry, giving it its name "two types of wood" and a doubly layered flavour profile.

Tasting notes

Nose

Round and almost velvety aroma of oak, spice and sweetness.

Palate

Soft and delicate with raisin, fig and vanilla.

Finish

Medium-length and warm, with lingering spiced sweetness.

Region/Country: Barbados and Guyana
Type: Rum
Age: 5+5 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon casks, finished in ex-sherry casks
EAN no.: 8410028900817
Serving suggestion: Neat or on the rocks

Flavour profile

Soft · Sweet · Spiced · Elegant

Did you know?

The name Dos Maderas literally means "two types of wood" in Spanish and refers to the rum's two-stage maturation process, first in the Caribbean and then in Spain.

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Peru has its own distinct rum style, shaped by a Scottish distillation column and decades of experience in the northern lowlands.

Expert description

Rum Nation Peruano 8 Years is a Rum from Peru, distilled at the Pomalca distillery, matured 8 years in ex-bourbon casks and bottled at 42%.

The rum comes from the Pomalca distillery in Chiclayo in northern Peru, founded in 1933 with an imported Scottish distillation column. After distillation, the rum matures for 8 years in old ex-bourbon casks, giving it ample time to develop a rich, deep and sweet character. The rum is bottled by Italian independent bottler Rum Nation as part of their Peru range.

Tasting notes

Nose

Buttery and very sweet, almost like milk chocolate, with a deep aroma of molasses, cola and bitter orange notes.

Palate

Powerful sweetness from molasses, with chocolate and sweet coffee, supported by raisin, fig and date.

Finish

Sweet close with honey and a hint of cinnamon and pepper.

Distillery: Pomalca
Bottler: Rum Nation
Region/Country: Peru
Type: Rum
Age: 8 years
ABV: 42%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon casks
EAN no.: 8033749400239
Serving suggestion: Neat or on the rocks

Flavour profile

Sweet · Full-bodied · Spiced · Round

Did you know?

The Pomalca distillery is among the few in Peru still distilling on an original Scottish column still, imported all the way back in 1933, which gives the rum its characteristic style.

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"Abuelo" means grandfather in Spanish, and there is indeed something near grandfatherly calm about this Panamanian 7-year rum.

Expert description

Ron Abuelo Añejo Reserva Superior 7 Year is a Rum from Panama, distilled on a four-column still and matured at least 7 years, bottled at 40%.

The rum comes from Varela Hermanos, which has distilled rum in Panama since 1908. Reserva Superior 7 Year is the house's classic, age-stated release, where the long column distillation gives a clean, smooth base that the subsequent cask maturation builds on with toffee, caramel and spice. It is a rum that balances easy approachability with a serious, well-developed character.

Tasting notes

Nose

Resinous wood sap, buttery caramel, toffee banana and cinnamon.

Palate

Sweet from the start with dried fruit, nuts, orange zest, toffee, leather and tobacco, with cinnamon spice.

Finish

Long, dry and woody, with smoky notes, dried fruit and toffee.

Bottler: Varela Hermanos
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Rum
Age: 7 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Distillation method: Four-column still
EAN no.: 7451101210127
Serving suggestion: Neat or on the rocks

Flavour profile

Toffee · Spiced · Dried fruit · Round

Did you know?

Varela Hermanos has distilled rum in Panama for over 100 years, founding the company in 1908, making Ron Abuelo one of the country's oldest and most established rum producers.

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With its round, hand-blown bottle shape and striking orange colour, Pyrat XO Reserve stands out long before you've taken the first sip.

Expert description

Pyrat XO Reserve is a Caribbean Rum blended from rums up to 15 years old and bottled at 40%.

The rum is a blend of several Caribbean rum distillates, originally developed on Anguilla under the name Anguilla Rums Ltd., but today owned by Patrón Spirits Company under Bacardi and blended and bottled at Demerara Distillers in Guyana. The blend is known for its distinctive orange character, derived from the addition of bitter orange peel during refining, giving Pyrat XO Reserve a sweet, citrus-forward profile that sets it apart from most other age-stated rums.

Tasting notes

Nose

Orange and grapefruit marmalade with molasses, caramel and spice.

Palate

Rich and sweet with bright orange liqueur and candied orange peel, underpinned by dark honey, tropical fruit and tobacco leaf.

Finish

Long and soft with spice and dried orange peel that fades slowly.

Specifications

Bottler: Demerara Distillers
Region/Country: Caribbean
Type: Rum
Age: Up to 15 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 0721733100088
Serving suggestion: Over ice or in a Painkiller cocktail

Flavour profile

Orange · Sweet · Honeyed · Spiced · Round

Did you know?

The Pyrat name and its distinctive orange flavour trace back to the brand's origins on Anguilla in 1997, where founder Martin Crowley developed a blend designed to stand markedly apart from the traditional, darker Caribbean rum style.

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Seven years running this rum won gold at the Caribbean Rum Taste Test – a rare consistency for a 12 year old release.

Expert description

El Dorado 12 Year is a Demerara Rum from Guyana, matured for at least 12 years in oak casks and bottled at 40%.

The rum is distilled by Demerara Distillers at the Diamond distillery, where several historic styles of molasses-based rum from the region's former plantations are carried forward in modern production. El Dorado 12 Year is a blend representing the classic, smooth Demerara style, where the molasses base gives a natural dark sweetness without the need for heavy additives.

Tasting notes

Nose

Lush tropical fruit and spice with honey and dark sugar, rich caramel and toffee, followed by mango and banana, plus a light vanilla note and a hint of nutmeg and cinnamon.

Palate

Round, smooth and full-bodied with brown sugar and molasses upfront, moving into dried fruit and a touch of citrus zest, while oak lends a pleasant dryness that balances the sweetness.

Finish

Elegant and dry, long and warming, with sweetness gradually fading and notes of dark chocolate, coffee and a hint of tobacco.

Specifications

Distillery: El Dorado (Demerara Distillers)
Region/Country: Guyana
Type: Demerara Rum
Age: 12 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 8715151120799
Serving suggestion: In a snifter glass or over ice

Flavour profile

Molasses · Caramel · Tropical · Smooth · Full-bodied

Did you know?

El Dorado 12 Year has won gold at the Caribbean Rum Taste Test seven years in a row, one of the most consistent award streaks for a single age statement in the rum world.

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Four years running it was named the best rum in the world – rare for a single release to hold that title for so long.

Expert description

El Dorado 15 Year is a Demerara Rum from Guyana, matured for at least 15 years in oak casks and bottled at 43%.

The 15 Year expression builds on the house's classic Demerara style, but with the extra depth and complexity that three additional years of cask ageing bring. The rum is distilled at Demerara Distillers' Diamond plant, where the blending of several historic still styles results in a rum with an unusually broad flavour palette for its price range.

Tasting notes

Nose

Brown sugar, honey and dried fruit alongside dark coffee, candied orange, almonds, dark chocolate, pepper and rich vanilla, complemented by sherry, fruitcake, liquorice and anise with a hint of espresso.

Palate

Syrupy with brown sugar and toffee, beautifully rounded with grilled tropical fruit and smooth, oaky spice – silky and full-bodied, with a dry to lightly honeyed entry and a mid-palate of tar, tobacco, old oak and molasses.

Finish

Long with dark spices, brandy-like, and notes of dark caramel.

Specifications

Distillery: El Dorado (Demerara Distillers)
Region/Country: Guyana
Type: Demerara Rum
Age: 15 years
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 0711629000004
Serving suggestion: In a snifter glass as a digestif

Flavour profile

Caramel · Coffee · Spiced · Full-bodied · Complex

Did you know?

El Dorado 15 Year was named the world's best rum at the International Wine & Spirits Challenge four years running, making it one of the most awarded rum releases of its generation.

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On an old sugarcane plantation in Gros-Morne, this rum matures for years while the protected brick buildings around the casks are a reminder that distilling here goes back to the 1800s.

Expert description

Habitation St. Etienne Martinique Très Vieux VSOP is an AOC Martinique Rhum Agricole, matured in American oak casks and bottled at 45%.

The rum is distilled at the Simon distillery in Le François and then aged in the historic cellars at Habitation Saint-Étienne itself in Gros-Morne, where the Hayot family has restored the old sugarcane plantation since 1994. Because it is a Rhum Agricole, it is pressed exclusively from fresh sugarcane juice rather than molasses, giving it a greener, creole starting point that the long ageing in American oak then layers with caramel and spice.

Tasting notes

Nose

Candied fruit such as apricot, peach and cantaloupe, followed by roasted almonds, caramel, milky coffee and a touch of clove, with a hint of grape must.

Palate

Broad and warm on the attack, settling softly on the palate without heaviness, smooth and round with an aromatic finish mirroring the nose.

Finish

Creole and spiced with a fine, lingering warmth from the long cask ageing.

Specifications

Distillery: Habitation Saint-Étienne (HSE)
Region/Country: Martinique
Type: Rhum Agricole AOC Martinique
ABV: 45%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American Oak
Edition: Très Vieux VSOP
EAN no.: 3328731101801
Serving suggestion: At room temperature in a snifter glass

Flavour profile

Candied Fruit · Caramel · Spiced · Round · Creole

Did you know?

The aqueduct and old buildings at Habitation Saint-Étienne were listed as a French historic monument in 2010, making the plantation itself just as worthy of preservation as the rum it produces.

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No added sweetness, no shortcuts – just column-distilled rum from Grenada, given time to rest quietly in the tropical climate.

Expert Description

Six Saint Grenada is a Grenadian Rum distilled on a column still and bottled at 41.7%.

The rum matures for between 3 and 5 years in ex-bourbon casks in Grenada's tropical climate, with no added sweeteners or colouring. The result is a light and complex rum that has earned praise for its soft, creamy character with notes of butter, tropical fruit and vanilla. Six Saints is part of Grenada Distillers, which also produces the locally celebrated Rivers Rum.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Vanilla, cinnamon and pineapple, complemented by baking spice and honeyed tones of lush tropical fruit.

Palate

Exotic fruit, treacle, honey and raisins, with coconut and vanilla dominating alongside a light sweetness in the background.

Finish

Soft and lingering with vanilla and nutmeg, subtly sweet with a hint of toasty smokiness.

Specifications

Name: Six Saint Grenada
Distillery: Grenada Distillers
Region/Country: Grenada
Type: Rum
Age: 3-5 Years
ABV: 41.7%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon casks
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Column still
EAN no.: 0610370680063
Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat or in a Daiquiri

Distillery: Grenada Distillers

Flavour Profile

Soft · Fruity · Vanilla-forward · Light · Creamy

Did You Know?

The name Six Saints refers to the six historic parishes of Grenada, underscoring the rum's close ties to the island's identity.

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