Compañero Gran Reserva (70cl, 40%)

Compañero Gran Reserva combines two Caribbean rum styles: a Jamaican pot still rum and a Trinidad column still rum, both made from molasses. The blend brings together Jamaica's robust, tropically fruity notes with the softer character of Trinidad rum. The rums mature in the Caribbean and the blend contains components aged up to 15 years. No sugar or colouring is added. It is bottled at 40% in a 70cl bottle and comes in a matching gift tube. Behind Compañero is the Danish company 1423 ApS, founded after a group of whisky friends discovered rum at a fair in 2008. The name comes from the sample number of their first blend. The nose shows strong tropical fruit aromas from the Jamaican pot still component. The palate begins fruity with Jamaican funk, then Trinidad rum brings a softer, elegant side with oak and vanilla. The finish leaves a soft vanilla tone.