Virgin Oak Cask

Woody rum with honey and spice warmth.

Great cask influence
Well-balanced flavors
High ABV hidden well
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Virgin Oak Cask Rum offers a woody, honeyed aroma with spicy, vanilla notes. It suits diverse palates, balancing oak influence and approachable strength.

63.50 €

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Details about this rum

Country
RumX ID
RX8433
ABV
58,1%
Category
Column Still Rum
Vintage
2009
Cask number
#398-18
Made from
Molasses
Distillation
Column Still
Age
11 years 6mo
No. of bottles
215
Bottle volume
50cl
El Ron del Artesano 2009   11yr   58,1% Virgin Oak Cask

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    How does this rum taste?

    The Virgin Oak Cask by El Ron del Artesano is a distinctive Panama-produced rum. Distilled from molasses in 2009 and aged for over 11 years, it presents with a strong woody aroma, paired with honey and fruity notes. At 58.1% ABV and cask strength, this limited release offers a Spanish style profile with evident influences from virgin oak aging, lacking conventional wine or whiskey cask finishes. Praised for its balance of youthful spice and complexity, it's a moderate choice for rum enthusiasts seeking unique cask-aged experiences. Many appreciate its value for the price, while complexity might not meet every palate's expectations. Perfectly hiding its high ABV, it's suggested for both newcomers and seasoned tasters interested in Panamanian rums.

    Aroma

    Woody Fruity Honey Solvents

    Taste

    Vanilla Woody Honey Spicy

    How is this rum rated?

    Rating (0-10)
    8.0/10 21 reviews
    Top 24% Panama
    Top 20%

    Bought at the 10th GRF in Berlin. Even if boss Sebastian Lauinger is a very likeable guy, I was not a big fan so far, because I generally do not particularly like finishes and rather stand on cask strength. Fittingly, Sebastian was able to present me this Virgin Oak at his booth, which I liked immediately and above all also has an unbeatable PLV. Clearly in the Spanish style from Panama (honey, caramel, vanilla), this bottling shows how storage off the usual bourbon casks looks and what pure wood does. Young, woody and spicy - tastes good!

    Richtig guter Virgin oak cask mit ordentlich Lösungsmittel in der Nase, viel pfefferiger Würze aber einer angenehmen Honigsüsse am Gaumen. Ein schöner Tropfen mit angenehm weichem Finish 👍

    This one is actually quite special from Artesano. Not diluted and no wine barrel or anything. No, cask strength and Virgin Oak, then 11 years. Was reason enough to take this bottle on the 10th GRF.Nose: initially strong and somewhat pungent alcohol. Behind that, though, nice smoky woody spicy and creamy fruity aromas. On the one hand there is light tobacco with vanilla on the other creamy taffy with coconut milk, lemon and apple. A resinous freshness with a deep nasal pull. 80Palate: pleasantly powerful. Initially bitter-salty and woody-spicy. Red pepper with vanilla, almost some umami. Then goes towards pecan, has a tart sweetness, like currant and orange peel and closes with blackberry. Back nutty with light umami and wood. 82Must feel your way, then good.

    A fine drop but also not special. With this intense cask influence it could have been a whisky as well.

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