Panama

Panama rum guide: terroir, styles, top distilleries and bottles for collectors

Tropical aging intensity
Approachable Spanish-style profiles
Consistent value bottlings

Panama’s rum tradition blends century-old cane growing with modern precision. Between volcanic foothills and Pacific winds, cane thrives, yielding clean molasses and light-to-medium-bodied distillates that age beautifully in ex-bourbon oak. With 817 expressions on RumX, the country offers both everyday sippers and cellar-worthy releases. It’s Spanish-style elegance shaped by tropical aging and meticulous cask work.

RumX reviewers—7,073 strong—score the category at a 7.5/10 median. Expect chocolate and hazelnut, vanilla-caramel, orange zest and cedar smoke. From Abuelo’s classic range and smoky Two Oaks to chocolate-forward Compañero and characterful Demon’s Share, rum from Panama delivers smooth textures, moderate sweetness and reliable value across leading premium rum brands.

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Bottle of Don José Plantation Panama One-Time Terravera 2010

Don José Plantation Panama One-Time Terravera 2010

7.9 (49)
55 €
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Popular rums from Panama

RX17012
Bottle of Don José Plantation Panama One-Time Terravera 2010

Don José Plantation Panama One-Time Terravera 2010

2010   13yr   51,4%

Fresh, fruity spice, dry finish

7.9 (49)
55 €
RX21290
Bottle of Alcoholes Y Rones de Panama SA Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 47 2013

Alcoholes Y Rones de Panama SA Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 47 2013

2013   11yr   64,2%

Bold flavors, smooth finish, intriguing complexity.

8.1 (36)
69 €
RX1156
Bottle of Don José Origines Reserva Don Pancho 1983

Don José Origines Reserva Don Pancho 1983

1983   30yr   40%

8.1 (18)
Sold out
RX418
Bottle of Las Cabras Zafra Master Reserve 21

Las Cabras Zafra Master Reserve 21

21yr   40%

Smooth vanilla-toffee with a long finish

7.3 (121)
79 €
RX588
Bottle of Abuelo XII Two Oaks

Abuelo XII Two Oaks

12yr   40%

smoky oak meets vanilla-caramel

8.0 (166)
47 €
RX214
Bottle of Abuelo 12 Años

Abuelo 12 Años

<12yr   40%

approachable caramel-vanilla with sherry hints

7.1 (233)
31 €
RX4769
Bottle of The Demon’s Share La Reserva Del Diablo

The Demon’s Share La Reserva Del Diablo

6yr   40%

Sweet orange-vanilla sipper with spice

7.3 (197)
31 €
RX3872
Bottle of Auténtico Nativo Overproof

Auténtico Nativo Overproof

54%

Full-on chocolate, sweet cocoa, nutty finish, bold and smooth.

8.0 (25)
44 €
RX565
Bottle of Famille Naud Ron Panama 15 Años

Famille Naud Ron Panama 15 Años

15yr   41,3%

7.3 (30)
36 €

Top rated Panama rums

RX1908
Bottle of Malteco Seleccion 1980

Malteco Seleccion 1980

1980   37yr   40%

9.0 (14)
Sold out
RX535
Bottle of Las Cabras Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 10 Don Pancho Origenes 1983

Las Cabras Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 10 Don Pancho Origenes 1983

1983   36yr   61%

Rich, aged complexity with smooth vanilla notes.

8.9 (27)
Sold out
RX9883
Bottle of Malteco Malteco Seleccion 1981

Malteco Malteco Seleccion 1981

1981   40yr   40%

8.7 (13)
215 €
RX242
Bottle of Perola Alcoholes Del Istmo Bellamy‘s Reserve Panama 1983

Perola Alcoholes Del Istmo Bellamy‘s Reserve Panama 1983

1983   37yr   61%

Creamy, coffee-rich Panama with long finish

8.7 (48)
Sold out
RX1377
Bottle of Kuna Davidoff Of Geneva Cigar Cask Finish

Kuna Davidoff Of Geneva Cigar Cask Finish

42%

8.6 (33)
Sold out
RX13817
Bottle of Blackadder Raw Cask Rum 2000

Blackadder Raw Cask Rum 2000

2000   20yr   51,4%

Robust, layered rum with a lasting finish.

8.5 (12)
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RX16041
Bottle of Blackadder Raw Cask Rum Finest Panama Rum 2005

Blackadder Raw Cask Rum Finest Panama Rum 2005

2005   15yr   50,5%

balanced caramel, chocolate and coffee

8.5 (11)
Sold out
RX8460
Bottle of El Ron del Artesano Panama Rum - BA WB Sweetwine Cask

El Ron del Artesano Panama Rum - BA WB Sweetwine Cask

10yr   58,6%

Sweet, fruity with red berry excellence.

8.5 (11)
Sold out
RX4977
Bottle of Malteco Seleccion 1990

Malteco Seleccion 1990

1990   27yr   40%

8.5 (13)
149 €
RX3992
Bottle of Silver Seal Panama 2001

Silver Seal Panama 2001

2001   17yr   51%

Complex Panama rum, rich in nuts and caramel.

8.5 (25)
212 €
RX23432
Bottle of Las Cabras Planteray Panama (Germany & Austria) 1992

Las Cabras Planteray Panama (Germany & Austria) 1992

1992   32yr   50,5%

Sophisticated spice, coffee and chocolate

8.4 (10)
170 €
RX1143
Bottle of Las Cabras Zafra Master Series Aged 30 Years 1985

Las Cabras Zafra Master Series Aged 30 Years 1985

1985   30yr   40%

Sweet vanilla, caramel and oak; refined and gently warming.

8.4 (39)
215 €
RX3308
Bottle of Malecon Seleccion Esplendida 1985

Malecon Seleccion Esplendida 1985

1985   30yr   40%

8.4 (10)
Sold out
RX7805
Bottle of El Ron del Artesano 24 years Cask Strength

El Ron del Artesano 24 years Cask Strength

24yr   53,9%

Distinctive port-finish, bold mocha and spice.

8.3 (13)
Sold out
RX11394
Bottle of El Ron del Artesano Panama Rum - Sweetwine Cask

El Ron del Artesano Panama Rum - Sweetwine Cask

24yr   55,8%

Wood, vanilla, dried fruit and toffee—deep, cask-forward sipper.

8.3 (31)
Sold out
RX6238
Bottle of Malecon 20 Years - Rare Proof - Small Batch Distilled 1999

Malecon 20 Years - Rare Proof - Small Batch Distilled 1999

1999   20yr   48,4%

Sweet, smooth, but quickly fades.

8.3 (25)
89 €
RX817
Bottle of Alcoholes Y Rones de Panama SA Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 03 Don Pancho Origenes

Alcoholes Y Rones de Panama SA Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 03 Don Pancho Origenes

18yr   45%

8.2 (11)
Sold out
RX2544
Bottle of Cave Guildive Secrete Panama Rum 2006

Cave Guildive Secrete Panama Rum 2006

2006   11yr   60%

8.2 (11)
Sold out
RX13276
Bottle of El Ron del Artesano Panama Rum - Virgin Oak Cask 2010

El Ron del Artesano Panama Rum - Virgin Oak Cask 2010

2010   12yr   57%

Bold, layered Panama Rum with vibrant sweetness and spice.

8.2 (13)
Sold out
RX12582
Bottle of Romdeluxe Wild Series Rum Panama No. 24 (Batch 2) 1999

Romdeluxe Wild Series Rum Panama No. 24 (Batch 2) 1999

1999   22yr   63,7%

Bold, complex, unexpectedly deep rum experience.

8.2 (32)
229 €
RX1128
Bottle of Alcoholes Del Istmo Plantation Single Cask 1992

Alcoholes Del Istmo Plantation Single Cask 1992

1992   27yr   51,1%

Caramel, vanilla and oak; smooth and dessert-like experience.

8.1 (39)
Sold out
RX16529
Bottle of Alcoholes Del Istmo Plantation Specialy selected for Heinemann Duty Free Shop 1996

Alcoholes Del Istmo Plantation Specialy selected for Heinemann Duty Free Shop 1996

1996   26yr   49%

8.1 (13)
201 €
RX21290
Bottle of Alcoholes Y Rones de Panama SA Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 47 2013

Alcoholes Y Rones de Panama SA Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 47 2013

2013   11yr   64,2%

Bold flavors, smooth finish, intriguing complexity.

8.1 (36)
69 €
RX1156
Bottle of Don José Origines Reserva Don Pancho 1983

Don José Origines Reserva Don Pancho 1983

1983   30yr   40%

8.1 (18)
Sold out
RX14582
Bottle of El Ron del Artesano Panama Rum - Amativo Cask 2010

El Ron del Artesano Panama Rum - Amativo Cask 2010

2010   12yr   58,4%

Rich wine notes, strong cask influence, bold taste.

8.1 (12)
Sold out
RX10375
Bottle of Levy Lane Tamosi Tiba 2008

Levy Lane Tamosi Tiba 2008

2008   13yr   57%

Funky, smoky sipper—Caroni vibes

8.1 (42)
Sold out
RX16599
Bottle of LohRum Panama 10y (Batch 2) 2012

LohRum Panama 10y (Batch 2) 2012

2012   10yr   54%

8.1 (10)
Sold out
RX10559
Bottle of Perola Las Cabras Bellamy‘s Reserve Panama 1997

Perola Las Cabras Bellamy‘s Reserve Panama 1997

1997   24yr   52,3%

Rich, sweet, and nutty chocolate delight.

8.1 (12)
201 €
RX3788
Bottle of Whisky & Rhum Don José L‘Esprit 2004

Whisky & Rhum Don José L‘Esprit 2004

2004   13yr   61,4%

Sweet, smoky complexity with bold alcohol presence.

8.1 (11)
Sold out
RX588
Bottle of Abuelo XII Two Oaks

Abuelo XII Two Oaks

12yr   40%

smoky oak meets vanilla-caramel

8.0 (166)
47 €
RX559
Bottle of Abuelo XV Oloroso

Abuelo XV Oloroso

<14yr   40%

Sherry-forward sweetness, smooth finish

8.0 (83)
63 €
RX3872
Bottle of Auténtico Nativo Overproof

Auténtico Nativo Overproof

54%

Full-on chocolate, sweet cocoa, nutty finish, bold and smooth.

8.0 (25)
44 €
RX11562
Bottle of BBC Spirit Bocatheva Rum of Panama

BBC Spirit Bocatheva Rum of Panama

6yr   45%

8.0 (17)
37 €
RX997
Bottle of Calico‘s Crew The Cannoneer’s Explosive

Calico‘s Crew The Cannoneer’s Explosive

8yr   48%

8.0 (16)
Sold out
RX478
Bottle of CDI Secrete Panama (Bottled for Germany) 2008

CDI Secrete Panama (Bottled for Germany) 2008

2008   11yr   61,2%

Rich spices with fruity, nutty undertones.

8.0 (22)
140 €

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7.5/10
7,128 reviews

Flavour profile of Panama

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Vanilla Caramel Woody Dried fruit

Taste

Vanilla Sweet Woody Caramel
RumX community voice

RumX drinkers praise Panama’s balance of approachability and flavor. Median 7.5/10, with crowd-pleasers like Compañero Extra Añejo (chocolate–orange warmth) and Abuelo XII Two Oaks (smoky oak, vanilla). Zafra 21 wins points for smooth depth, while Abuelo XV finishes add fruity nuance. Some entries are called too sweet or light at 40%, yet overall value, clean profiles and dessert-friendly notes keep bottles on repeat.

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