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 The Demon’s Share La Reserva Del Diablo

The Demon’s Share La Reserva Del Diablo

7.3 (195)
31 €
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Popular rums from Panama

RX4769
Bottle of The Demon’s Share La Reserva Del Diablo

The Demon’s Share La Reserva Del Diablo

Sweet orange-vanilla sipper with spice

7.3 (195)
31 €
RX8898
Bottle of Rum Nation Panama Decanter 18 Years

Rum Nation Panama Decanter 18 Years

Smooth, sweet vanilla-honey sipper

7.4 (73)
61 €
RX9863
Bottle of The Demon’s Share

The Demon’s Share

Vanilla-caramel oak with long finish

7.5 (75)
44 €
RX214
Bottle of Abuelo 12 Años

Abuelo 12 Años

approachable caramel-vanilla with sherry hints

7.1 (233)
31 €
RX588
Bottle of Abuelo XII Two Oaks

Abuelo XII Two Oaks

smoky oak meets vanilla-caramel

8.0 (166)
47 €
RX17012
Bottle of Don José Plantation Panama One-Time Terravera

Don José Plantation Panama One-Time Terravera

Fresh, fruity spice, dry finish

7.9 (48)
55 €
RX266
Bottle of Abuelo 7 Años

Abuelo 7 Años

Smoky toffee, great value

7.0 (134)
24 €
RX182
Bottle of Rum Nation Panama 10 Years 2015

Rum Nation Panama 10 Years 2015

soft vanilla–caramel sipper

7.3 (118)
37 €
RX8433
Bottle of El Ron del Artesano Virgin Oak Cask

El Ron del Artesano Virgin Oak Cask

Woody rum with honey and spice warmth.

8.0 (19)
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Top rated Panama rums

RX1908
Bottle of Malteco Seleccion

Malteco Seleccion

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

Las Cabras Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 10 Don Pancho Origenes

Rich, aged complexity with smooth vanilla notes.

8.9 (27)
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RX9883
Bottle of Malteco Malteco Seleccion

Malteco Malteco Seleccion

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

Perola Alcoholes Del Istmo Bellamy‘s Reserve Panama

Creamy, coffee-rich Panama with long finish

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

Kuna Davidoff Of Geneva Cigar Cask Finish

8.6 (33)
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RX13817
Bottle of Blackadder Raw Cask Rum

Blackadder Raw Cask Rum

Robust, layered rum with a lasting finish.

8.5 (12)
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RX8460
Bottle of El Ron del Artesano Panama Rum - BA WB Sweetwine Cask

El Ron del Artesano Panama Rum - BA WB Sweetwine Cask

Sweet, fruity with red berry excellence.

8.5 (11)
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RX4977
Bottle of Malteco Seleccion

Malteco Seleccion

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

Silver Seal Panama

Complex Panama rum, rich in nuts and caramel.

8.5 (25)
212 €
RX16041
Bottle of Blackadder Raw Cask Rum Finest Panama Rum

Blackadder Raw Cask Rum Finest Panama Rum

balanced caramel, chocolate and coffee

8.4 (10)
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RX1156
Bottle of Don José Origines Reserva Don Pancho

Don José Origines Reserva Don Pancho

8.4 (13)
356 €
RX23432
Bottle of Las Cabras Planteray Panama (Germany & Austria)

Las Cabras Planteray Panama (Germany & Austria)

Sophisticated spice, coffee and chocolate

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

Las Cabras Zafra Master Series Aged 30 Years

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

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

Malecon Seleccion Esplendida

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

El Ron del Artesano 24 years Cask Strength

Distinctive port-finish, bold mocha and spice.

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

El Ron del Artesano Panama Rum - Sweetwine Cask

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

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

Malecon 20 Years - Rare Proof - Small Batch Distilled

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

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

Cave Guildive Secrete Panama Rum

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

El Ron del Artesano Panama Rum - Virgin Oak Cask

Bold, layered Panama Rum with vibrant sweetness and spice.

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

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

Bold, complex, unexpectedly deep rum experience.

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

Alcoholes Del Istmo Plantation Single Cask

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

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

Alcoholes Del Istmo Plantation Specialy selected for Heinemann Duty Free Shop

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

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

Bold flavors, smooth finish, intriguing complexity.

8.1 (34)
69 €
RX14582
Bottle of El Ron del Artesano Panama Rum - Amativo Cask

El Ron del Artesano Panama Rum - Amativo Cask

Rich wine notes, strong cask influence, bold taste.

8.1 (12)
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RX10375
Bottle of Levy Lane Tamosi Tiba

Levy Lane Tamosi Tiba

Funky, smoky sipper—Caroni vibes

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

LohRum Panama 10y (Batch 2)

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

Perola Las Cabras Bellamy‘s Reserve Panama

Rich, sweet, and nutty chocolate delight.

8.1 (12)
201 €
RX16459
Bottle of The Nectar The Nectar Of The Daily Drams Panama

The Nectar The Nectar Of The Daily Drams Panama

Caramel, roasted wood and vanilla with gentle smoke.

8.1 (15)
83 €
RX3788
Bottle of Whisky & Rhum Don José L‘Esprit

Whisky & Rhum Don José L‘Esprit

Sweet, smoky complexity with bold alcohol presence.

8.1 (11)
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RX588
Bottle of Abuelo XII Two Oaks

Abuelo XII Two Oaks

smoky oak meets vanilla-caramel

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

Abuelo XV Oloroso

Sherry-forward sweetness, smooth finish

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

Auténtico Nativo Overproof

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

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

Calico‘s Crew The Cannoneer’s Explosive

8.0 (16)
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7.5/10
7,073 reviews

Flavour profile of Panama

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Vanilla Woody Caramel 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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