Panama 18 y.o. Decanter Rum Nation (70cl, 40%)

Rum Nation Panama 18 is a long-matured molasses rum in the Spanish style. The molasses is distilled in continuous columns, then the rum matures for 18 years in Panama in ex-bourbon casks. It combines a light body with pronounced aromatic sweetness, and for this revised decanter edition the sugar content was reduced to under 20 grams per litre. It is bottled at 40% without chill filtration or colouring. Tropical fruit, dates and chocolate shape its soft character, with a slightly winey note and orange peel adding freshness. The nose brings cola, bergamot, dates and orange peel with honey sweetness and a vermouth-like note. The palate is sweet and fruity yet light and refreshing, with molasses, raisins, chocolate, orange peel, cola and coconut. The finish is soft and warm, with black tea, sweetness and honey, plus chamomile and a restrained peppery note.