This Tasting Contains 12 tubes of the following Rums:
Opthimus, 18 Y
Dominican Republic
Oliver & Oliver is a Cuban company that originates in Cuba and buys Rums from 5 Caribbean countries. Located in the Dominican Republic, they release several Rums including the Opthimus. All rum for the Opthimus comes from the Dominican Republic. They leave this traditional Spanish-style Rum to mature long before they release it. The 18 year old is a wonderful example of this. They are limited editions; each bottle is numbered by hand.
Facundo - Neo
Cuba
Named after its founder, the Facundo Collection is a premium range of rums from Bacardí, one of the best-selling rum brands worldwide. Neo is the Spanish word for ‘new’. Its appearance is completely transparent, yet the Bacardí Facundo Neo is blended aged for up to 8 years. They are charcoal filtered to mellow the taste, which also removes the color. A beautifully balanced drink!
Havana Club - Seleccion Maestro
Cuba
Havana Club is the most famous Rum of Cuba, founded in 1878. Havana Club has asked a team of highly experienced Rum Maestro's to select their favourite Rum under the leadership of Don José Navarro. These Rums first mature separately in American oak barrels and together they get a finish on specially selected barrels. The Seleccion Maestro is an aromatic rich Spanish style Rum with tones of tobacco, leather and coffee.
Plantation - Jamaica 2007
Barbados
This Plantation – Jamaica 2007 was produced at the renowned Clarendon Distillery. Built in 1949, it is a relatively new distillery in Jamaica. It is situated on the Moneymusk Estate after which their popular brand Moneymusk is named. This funky Jamaican rum was distilled in 2007 in the distillery’s Vendome pot still. After 13 years of maturation in a tropical climate, a total of 28 ex-bourbon casks were shipped to France for a further two years in ex-Ferrand casks.
El Dorado, 15 Y
Guyana
The Diamond distillery in Guyana has existed since 1670 and is perhaps the oldest working distillery in the Caraiben. They produce Demarara Rum, named after the nearby river. Diamond's special feature is that they have 2 working wooden Pot Stills still and a wooden column Still, a unique feature in the world! This El Dorado is a blend of the various Diamond boilers and is a powerful English-style rum.
Ron Zacapa - 23
Guatemala
In 1944 Industrias Licoreras de Guatemala was created from a amalgamation of 4 distilleries and produced Rums of high quality. Rum from Guatemala belongs to the Spanish style, but is characterized by a complex, rich taste. Zacapa is a Rum blender who buys the Rum from the distillery. This 23 matures according to the Solera system. The average age is therefore between 6 and 23 years. This Rum rightly won many prizes.
Clement - L'Elixir
Martinique
Clement was founded in 1887 and is considered to be the founder of the Rhum Agricole of Martinique, France. They produce the Rhum from pure sugarcane juice (Rhum Agricole). The Rhum matures on French oak and is distilled in traditional French copper pot stills of French origin. The Clement - Elixir is a blend of beautiful Rhums and matures for at least 6 years in oak barrels.
Ron Zacapa - XO
Guatemala
Published in honour of the 100th anniversary of the town of Zacapa, located in eastern Guatamala. Unlike most rums, virgin sugar cane honey is used instead of molasses. Zacapa XO is a blend of 6 to 25 year old rums. The blend is extra matured in old French oak Cognac casks. The low temperatures cause slow maturation, while the low air pressure increases the wood contact. For the Solera system, Bourbon, Sherry and Pedro Ximenez barrels are used.
Dictador, 20 Y
Colombia
In 1913, Julio Arango y Parra founded the Destilería Colombiana in Cartagene. His intention was to make the best Rum of Colombia. Dictador is the exception to the rule that Spanish style Rum is made from molasses. Dictador makes Rum with pure sugar cane juice. They distil in copper pot stills and use American oak barrels for maturing. This edition has aged for 20 years on average in a solera system.
Facundo - Exquisito
Cuba
Named after its founder, the Facundo Collection is a premium range of rums from Bacardí, one of the best-selling rum brands worldwide. You won’t find a much older Bacardí rum than the Facundo Exquisito, which is a blend of rums that have aged for 7 to 23 years. The rum was finished in ex-sherry casks for at least a month.
Abuelo Centuria
Panama
A rum in honour of the 100th anniversary of the Varela Hermanos SA distillery in Panama. The 1908 sugar factory also started distilling Rum in 1935. Meanwhile, Abuelo is a well-known Spanish style Panama Rum who releases various varieties. Centuria is a blend of various barrels, the oldest of which have matured for 30 years. The use of toasted barrels of American oak leaves the Rum with a hint of smoke, vanilla and dried fruit.
Flor de Cana, 25 Y
Nicaragua
In 1890, the Pellas de Flor de Caña family started a distillery in Nicaragua. The fifth generation is now in power. After the political revolution in Nicaragua in 1979, the family decided that they should save Rum for uncertain times; to this decision we owe this Ultra Premium Rum. After more than 25 years of maturing in former Jack Daniel's barrels, this is a beautifully complex Spanish style Rum.
