Botran 18 is a prestigious rum that has acquired its character and maturity in the fertile, temperate highlands of Guatemala. Blended from several rums aged from 5 to 18 years in the solera system, its complexity also comes from the different types of casks used for maturation: the American oak barrels have previously contained sherry wine and port.
This sophisticated rum is best drunk neat.
Laurent's tasting notes
Her dress is amber.
The nose is clearly dominated by coconut and vanilla, signs of aging in American oak barrels. In the background are notes of almond and tobacco. As if to complete the nose, a discreet note of orange appears.
On the palate, the attack is supple, then becomes drier the longer the rum remains in the mouth. Caramel, coconut and wood are the main aromas.
The finish is dry and even tannic. Coconut, tobacco, vanilla and, once again, a hint of orange make up the overall aromas.
On video
This rum is part of the Rhums Doux discovery pack which we tasted live with Latin rum specialist Marc Goubert in a video on our Youtube channel.
