Dictador Ultra Premium Reserve 12yo Rum

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Discerning Drinkers (2 ratings)

alc./vol: 40%

Proof: 80°

Vintage: Non-vintage

Aged: 12 years

Product of: Product of Colombia Colombia

Dictador 12-years-old is distilled from first press sugar cane juice fermented for 60 hours at 14 to 20°C, part of which is distilled in copper pot stills (double distilled) and part in two of columns of a six-column, all-steel continuous still.

The average strength of the distillate after the second pot still distillation is 66% and the last column 77% alc./vol.. The distillates are blended and aged in 85 per cent ex-bourbon barrels and 15 per cent ex-sherry casks (casked at 77% alc./vol.) for 8 to 14 years, giving the 12-year-old average age stated on the label.

Review and Tasting


Sampled on 01/03/2011

Appearance:

Clear, burnished copper golden amber with green tinges.

Aroma:

Rich, Muscovado sugar, treacle nose, maple syrup with almonds, cherry fruit, tobacco and leather.

Taste:

Fruity, maple syrup, honey bitter-sweet palate with creamy spiced oak, toffee and cherry.

Aftertaste:

Smoky cigar tobacco, dark bitter chocolate and espresso coffee with lasting bitterness.

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Product Information

Barcode UPC: 7707284029002
Bottle Size: 700 ml
Closure: Natural cork stopper

More about Dictador Ultra Premium Reserve 12yo Rum

Produced by: Destilería Colombia Ltd (Dictador)
UK distribution by: J&W Hardie Ltd
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