Abuelo XII Anos Two Oaks (40%)

Abuelo XII Anos Two Oaks is a 12-year-old aged rum from Panama, bottled at 40% vol. It is matured in two kinds of oak: first in selected ex-bourbon casks, then in new, extra-charred American oak casks. The new casks are toasted at 180°C for 60 minutes, then taken to 220°C to reach an 8mm char. This two-step process lets the rum draw plenty of flavour from the wood, and the charcoal layer acts as a natural filter. Abuelo is a single estate rum, made from sugar cane grown, fermented and distilled by the distillery itself. Light smoke and oak come first on the nose, with vanilla, coffee and a hint of roasted almond. The palate has smoky sweetness, spice, caramel, prunes and roasted coffee beans, and the finish is long and silky.