Barril Rum (50cl, 42%)

A blended rum combining components from Barbados, the Dominican Republic, Panama and Nicaragua, matured in Bourbon oak casks under tropical conditions. The Barbados and Dominican Republic rums each mature for eight years, the Panama rum for six years, and the blend overall comprises components aged five to eight years. Column and pot stills are both used; the Panama component is based on virgin cane honey from the first pressing, while the Nicaraguan component comes from a small distillery near Managua specialising in molasses rum. No sugar or spices are added, and no caramel colouring is used. The nose shows banana and peach with yoghurt, wood and spices, plus vanilla and a hint of burnt sugar. The palate is sweet and creamy, with orange and banana alongside fine honey and spice notes. The finish leaves sweet notes of coconut and mandarin, soft and full-bodied.