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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