Panama 21 Year Old Black Decanter Rum Nation (70cl, 42%)

A 21-year-old Panamanian rum in the Spanish style, made from sugar cane molasses distilled in continuous columns and aged for 21 years in Panama in casks that previously held American whiskey. It is presented in a matt black decanter with a black gift box bearing a world map motif, and bottled at 42% without colouring. The nose shows intense raisin and tropical fruit aromas with brown sugar and dates, plus oak, tobacco and fine vanilla. The palate is creamy and full-bodied, with sweet sugar cane notes, dates, raisins, honey, dried figs, dark chocolate, coffee, black tea, cinchona bark and bergamot, with cinnamon and pepper, clove and herb nuances. The long, warm finish becomes increasingly spicy, with cinnamon and fine pepper, while oak and tannins balance the remaining sweetness.