Matusalem Rum 23 Gran Reserva – 70 cl

This is Matusalem's premium expression of Solera aged rum, the 23 Gran Reserva. The company was once based in Cuba, but have since moved to the Dominican Republic. They Solera age the majority of their rum to ensure their characteristic flavour remains the same from bottle to bottle. Which is good, because it's rather tasty indeed.

Product Details

Category: RUM
Brand: MATUSALEM
Country/Region :DOMINICAN REPUBLIC/N/A
ABV :40%

Tasting Notes

Nose: Fresh honey and golden syrup. Crunchy almonds. Cedar wood.
Palate: Creamy and rich, with plenty of fruit joining the sweet, sugary notes.
Finish: Spiced and lasting on the finish.

The Festive Spirit of Louisiana Matured in bourbon barrels for up to 6 years using Solera aging method and partially finished in sherry barrels.

A deep mahogany complexion with a stone fruit, plum and sandalwood on the nose, this complex spirit delivers orange marmalade and dark stone fruit with bursts of black currant and tupelo honey. Rounding out with a long, rich touch of smoke this 6 year old spirit lingers like the early morning mist that can only come from the Delta of Louisiana.

NOSE: Slightly floral mixed with cedar wood, tobacco and dried dark fruit

PROFILE: Multi-layered and complex with hints of tobacco, prune and oak along with slight sweetness reminiscent of tupelo honey

MOUTH FEEL: Long and pleasantly dry with honey, black pepper and sherry

ABV: 40%

Country: USA

Describing itself as 'the rum for bourbon drinkers. Bayou Select is copper pot distilled from Louisiana sugarcane and then aged in the Solera method for up to three years. The result is a creamy rum with a bourbon-esque character, accompanied by notes of cinnamon and maple. The Solera method involves a pyramid of stacked barrels. The oldest liquid is in the bottom layer of barrels, the youngest in the top. When a batch is harvested it is filled solely from some of the bottom layer, and those barrels are then topped up with rum from the layer resting on top of them. This second layer is, in turn, topped up with the contents of the third layer, and so on. This process is a way of naturally blending spirits for consistent taste and quality.

This is a white rum (with a slight shade of yellow to it) that is aged up to six years, then charcoal filtered to strip the color out. As delicate and delightful a white rum as you’re likely to find, the rum starts off with a heady amount of alcohol, masking sweet notes of coconut and a hint of lemon. The palate is on the sweet side (but not overly so), dosed with coconut, pineapple, and a kick of licorice on the back end. This gives the otherwise fairly straightforward rum a bit of a spicy kick, with just a hint of lime peel lingering on the back end. A worthy choice as your new house white rum for making daiquiris and mojitos. 94 proof

Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold is blended using the finest Caribbean rums and adventurous spicesIt's made using real vanilla and matured in bourbon barrels meaning you'll get a rich, sweet flavour with a smooth, warming finish.Best served with cola, lots of ice and a slice of lime. Or you can mix it with lemonade or ginger beer - or try it with your favourite mixer.

Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold makes a delicious Mint Cooler; made with Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold, lemonade and fresh mint.

Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold is a premium spirit drink made with the finest Caribbean rum expertly blended with adventurous spice and natural flavours. Easy to mix and deliciously smooth, this is the spirit for legendary times with the crew. It‘s the complex blend of spices, maturation in charred American white oak bourbon barrels and natural fruitiness of the rum that gives our spiced spirit its rich colour and aroma. Notes of rich natural vanilla, brown sugar, dried fruit, warming spices and hints of oak come together to create a perfectly balanced spirit with a smooth finish. The complementary notes in cola make it the ideal accompaniment to Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold. The legendary mix is best served in a tankard over ice with a slice of lime. Smooth and refreshing tasting, it's perfect to enjoy with your favourite crewmates. Why not be adventurous and try a Captain Mint Cooler? Simply mix 25ml Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold with plenty of ice. Then add lemonade, mint and lime. Perfect for those legendary nights full of fun with your crew.

Tasting Notes: Flavour notes of rich vanilla, warming spice and hints of oak with a smooth finish

This is a dark rum (and a fairly dusky one at that. Aged up to eight years, it’s got some coffee, cinnamon, and cloves on the nose — along with some raisin notes. Quite savory on the tongue — those bitching about Exclusiva being too sweet can check this out — the coffee notes filter down to dusky charcoal, barrel char, some raisin, and a bit of dark chocolate. Sugar is almost an afterthought here. If you like your rum chewy and filtered through the dank haze of wood, this is your jam. For me though, it’s a bit one-note. 80 proof