The _ga cookie, installed by Google Analytics, calculates visitor, session and campaign data and also keeps track of site usage for the site's analytics report. Aged in American oak barrels in the Dominican Republic, it has a beautiful mahogany color and expresses complex flavors of cane sugar, dried fruit, vanilla and toasted oak. Reserva might well imply it is, but I wouldn't be surprised if there were much younger rums in the blend. It offers a bit of vanilla, dark chocolate and dark berries, but is dominated by somewhat bitter oaky notes. There is high concentration of the core flavour and they don't "breathe" even with few drops of water.

I tried it again last night and thought it was actually quite nasty and what I was going to do with it! The Gran Reserva: with its 18 years of maturation, this rum reveals irresistible notes of cocoa, toffee, and tobacco, beautifully combined with its rich mouthfeel and supreme smoothness.Some mention that it has a great flavour, while others say that it tastes harsh and like cheap pure alcohol.

It smells like the sweetness could wisp you away to the Caribbean, only to be shot down at the port of flavour. A wonderful sipper to be enjoyed neat or over ice, this rum can also be added to a variety of adventurous cocktails. The full-bodied character of this rum is further enhanced by its intense vanillas, classic rum tones, and robust flavours.

Twenty three years spent in American Oak barrels, housed in brick at the distillery, has lent every bottle a touch of dried fruit, sherry and honey. This choice is symbolic, paying tribute to the adventurous and free spirit of pioneers seeking the best flavors for their products. On the palate, expect flavours of toasted oak and vanilla, with hints of raisin and sherry, built upon layers of spice and sweet dried fruits. Upon opening the bottle, you'll be greeted with aromas of vanilla, sherry-soaked raisins, and earthy sugar cane undertones. The sweetness hits hard at the beginning of the tasting, but fades out into a smooth and balanced finish.