Panamá-Pacific Rum is a Spanish-style molasses- derived rum made at the San Carlos distillery, located in the Provincia de Herrera region of Panama.
Panama Pacifico Rum begins at the Las Cabras Distillery, a Panamanian sugar mill built one hundred years ago in 1919. The warm and humid climate of Panama throughout the year with an average of 35°C is the perfect environment for the rum to mature under the careful supervision of their quality control Reserva 5 Year Old team that is always at the forefront - all Panama-Pacific age declarations reflect the youngest rum in the blend, not just a serving.
For the 5 Year expression, freshly-distilled sugarcane molasses is laid into used American Oak bourbon whiskey casks for initially for 3 years before an additional 2-year finishing in used Tennessee and Canadian rye whiskey casks that have been toasted, not charred. The interplay between these barrels maintains the desired balance between the rum’s intrinsic qualities and the characteristics introduced by the oak.
The nose on the 5 Year displays prominent honeysuckle blooms mixed with soft vanilla and dark caramel. The aromas carry through to a palate of sweet-tart caramel Granny Smith apple that develops into Asian pear and honeydew melon. The finish is soft and long, with lingering cedar notes.
Tasting Notes: The nose on the 5 Year displays prominent honeysuckle blooms mixed with soft vanilla and dark caramel. The aromas carry through to a palate of sweet-tart caramel Granny Smith apple that develops into Asian pear and honeydew melon. The finish is soft and long, with lingering cedar notes.
