Papa’s Pilar 24 Dark Rum, USA
This limited-release, 86-proof rum is named after Ernest Papa Hemingway s yacht, the Pilar. The 24 represents the spirit s 24th solera taste profile in its artisanal blend, with seven hand-selected rums up to 25 years old incorporated in this blend. After solera aging in bourbon barrels, Port wine casks, and Spanish Sherry casks, the pot and column-distilled rum was further aged in Spanish Oloroso Sherry casks for approximately 30 days. With its deep auburn hue, the inviting nose speaks of fine English toffee and candied orange peel. Beyond that confident nose, the palate brims with refinement. Notes of date nut bread, pekoe tea, walnuts, dark chocolate, and grilled peaches swim in luxurious liquid satin. 94
– Meridith May, June 2018
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