Regional Rums
Rum & Cane Merchants invites you to explore the world of Extra Old (XO) Rum as we travel the world, unearthing the best barrels of Rum.
Join our voyage of discovery through the five key rum producing regions. Each of our regional expressions contains two hand selected Rums, married together to embody the unique character of the region.
In the largely unregulated world of rum, we ensure you get the very best in its most natural state. All our Rum is bottled just as it should be – 100% natural and not chill filtered. Nor do we add colouring, flavours or sugars before finally bottling at high strength and, presenting in a historic onion decanter
Asia Pacific Extra Old (XO) Rum
This bottle of Asia Pacific Extra Old (XO) Rum was distilled at The South Pacific Distillery in Fiji and in Java, Indonesia, aged in White Oak barrels and traditional Djati wooden vats. This expression celebrates the true essence of its terroir with a bold and tropical Fijian pot-still character, balanced with the zest and depth of Indonesian column still smoothness, enhanced by unique teak vat ageing. Bottled only at the very peak of maturity, for a bold, fresh, and exotic flavour experience for the sophisticated palate.
Tasting notes
Slightly dry, with tropical fruit on the nose, leading to a sweet vanilla and baked banana aroma, moving to oak then a darker hint of warm teak finally develops into a rich manuka honey finish.
Spanish Caribbean Extra Old (XO) Regional Rum
This bottle of Spanish Caribbean Extra Old (XO) Regional Rum was distilled in a Pot Still in Cuba and at the AFD distillery in the Dominican Republic. It was aged in American Oak, ex Bourbon barrels for a bold but balanced flavour. This expression celebrates the true essence of its terroir and is bottled only at the very peak of its maturity, for a rich and rounded taste experience for the cultured palate.
Tasting notes
Tropical fruits and caramel are first on the nose, with vanilla and orange coming through afterwards, ending with rich, dark molasses.
British West Indies Extra Old (XO) Rum
This bottle of British West Indies Extra Old (XO) Rum was distilled at Trinidad Distillers and at the Four Square distillery in Barbados in a combination of pot and column stills. It was aged in American Oak, ex-Bourbon barrels for smooth, classic flavour. This expression celebrates the true essence of its terroir and is bottled only at the very peak of its maturity, for a bold and complex taste experience for the discerning palate.
Tasting notes
On the nose an initial burst of citrus and dark stewed prunes gives way to just a touch of smoke. Upon tasting you discover rich vanilla and sweet caramel, leading to a smooth creamy finish.
Central America Extra Old (XO) Rum
This bottle of Central America Extra Old (XO) Rum was column-distilled in Nicaragua and Guatemala from fermented molasses and aged in American Oak, ex-Bourbon barrels for on cooler mountain plains for a smooth and mellow finish. This expression celebrates the true essence of its terroir and is bottled only at the very peak of its maturity, for a rich yet soft taste experience for the refined palate.
Tasting notes
On the nose you find rich toffee and burnt sugar, focused with just a little lemon oil. Upon tasting you will initially discover sweet cocoa and warm leather, finishing with light spices.
French Overseas Extra Old (XO) Rum
This bottle of French Overseas Extra Old (XO) Rum was distilled from Agricole at the Riviére du Mât distillery in Reunion and at the Le Galion distillery in Martinique, before being aged in both American and French White Oak barrels, for a big, bold finish. This expression celebrates the true essence of its terroir, and is bottled only at the very peak of its maturity, for a rich, floral but fruity taste experience for the discriminating palate.
Tasting notes
On the nose you will find cane sugar and cinnamon evolving into sweet crème caramel. Upon tasting you discover raisins and liquorice followed by tasty tropical fruits. The perfect blend of agricole and molasses rums.
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