PBMichiganWolverine
Panamá-Pacific Rum 23-Year
Aged Rum — Panama
Reviewed
June 28, 2017 (edited May 26, 2022)
Thanks to Matt Rice---I got to try this rum. I'm not familiar with rum as much, had very few experiences. And that's by design...with a penchant for red wine, whisk(e)y, and mezcal....I can't financially afford to grow fond of any other spirit or alcohol. Also, I have no idea whether rum is to be drunk neat or mixed. But, this one here----I'd have a hard time buying that it's meant for mixed drinks. You get a sugar and burnt caramel on the nose, but the mouth I was surprised to get a little bit of grassy elements. I guess it doesn't let you forget that sugar is really a type of grass. Not sure what the price is on this...but, if you're a rum fan, this one is a no-brainer to have on your shelf. On a side note...I don't get the 23 years age...I would've thought that at that age, you'd get more wood, especiallynconsodering the tropical climate. Was surprised that wasn't the case. Either way, it's really good...and thanks to Matt for the sample!
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Wait, $55 only???!!! That's a steal. I was expecting over $100.
Glad you enjoyed. I am behind on several reviews (not behind tasting) due to college search for my daughter and parents being home from Florida. But I must say while I enjoyed this, I was a bit disappointed especially after the Distiller expert rating! The store I bought this at, Vine & Table, assured me the youngest juice in this bottle was aged for 23 years. I also found a lack of wood, maybe it is because after three years in Kentucky bourbon barrels it is transferred to "exhausted" Tennessee whiskey barrels. They must be really exhausted. The saving grace is that the cost was only $55. Can you imagine a 23 year old scotch selling for that price? I plan to try a few more times before rating/reviewing, my initial thought was 3 stars, but figured I should sample a few more times.