SBS Panama 2012/2024 Single Barrel Selection 12 year old Ex-Bourbon Cask Rum 70 cl 55%

Mint, molasses and dry wood. Panama 2012 smells fresh, tastes tight and finishes in a long, round caramel.

Expert Description

S.B.S Panama 2012 Bourbon Cask is a Panamanian Rum matured in an ex-Bourbon cask and bottled at cask strength, 55%. It is a single cask rum made from molasses and distilled in a column still in 2012. 1423 World Class Spirits bottled it in January 2024 as part of the S.B.S Single Barrel Selection series, non chill filtered.

The palate is dry and rich in tannin. The tannins come from the oak and give that tight, slightly grippy feel in the mouth you know from strong tea. Vanilla sweetness and a hint of white pepper soften it, and in the end it is the caramel that stays.

Only 282 bottles were filled, all of them bottled exclusively for the Danish market.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Refreshing mint, sweetness from molasses and quiet, woody notes.

Palate

Dry and rich in tannin, with vanilla sweetness and a touch of white pepper.

Finish

Lingering, with rich caramel.

Specifications

Name: S.B.S Panama 2012 Bourbon Cask
Bottler: 1423 World Class Spirits
Region/Country: Panama
Type: Panamanian Rum
ABV: 55%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-Bourbon cask
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Distillation method: Column still
Distilled: 2012
Bottled: January 2024
Number of bottles: 282
Edition: Exclusively bottled for the Danish market
Serving suggestion: Neat at room temperature in a small glass, with a few drops of water if you like

Flavour Profile

Mint · Molasses · Dry · White pepper · Caramel

Did you know?

The word tannin goes back to tanning leather, where people used substances from oak bark. It is the same stuff that makes a rum dry in the mouth.

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Frequently Asked Questions About S.B.S Panama 2012 Bourbon Cask

What does S.B.S Panama 2012 taste like?

Mint, molasses and soft woody notes on the nose. On the palate it is dry and tannic with vanilla and white pepper, and the finish is long with rich caramel.

What does tannic mean in a rum?

Tannic means the rum feels dry and a little tight in the mouth, an effect that comes from the oak. It is similar to strong tea, and it keeps the rum from being as sweet as the molasses might suggest.

How do you serve a Panamanian Rum at 55%?

Neat at room temperature in a whisky glass. A few drops of water take the edge off the alcohol and let the mint and vanilla come forward.

What goes well with S.B.S Panama 2012?

Dark chocolate and caramel cakes mirror the finish. Something salty, such as salted almonds, works well against the dry palate.

Is S.B.S Panama 2012 a rum for collectors?

It is mostly for drinking, but 282 bottles and an exclusive bottling for the Danish market make the run small.

What is S.B.S?

S.B.S stands for Single Barrel Selection and is a series of single cask bottlings from 1423 World Class Spirits, a Danish company that selects casks from distilleries around the world instead of distilling itself.