Dictador XO Perpetual is a very old rum, a fine illustration of Colombian savoir-faire. Made from pure cane honey, this rum is distilled in a traditional copper still before aging in oak barrels using the solera system. The final blend by the cellar master results in a top-quality rum, awarded three international gold medals, including one at Miami's RhumXP.
Dictador XO Perpetual is more aromatic than its "brother" Dictador XO Insolent.
Nico's tasting notes
Like the other rums in the range, the nose is marked by coffee, molasses and caramel. These are combined with a slight woodiness, reminiscent of maple syrup. This woodiness is well burnt, the caramel is quite dark, but it remains round, not sticky like charcoal. There's also a hint of roasted walnut, a slightly oxidized side. We take the roundness a step further with a brioche toasted with honey.
With a little air, the nose becomes less sharp and even more mellow. The molasses is still there, but this time it's liquorice.
The palate is rather lighter and less thick than one might expect. It is totally faithful to the traditional Spanish "ron" style, with caramel, vanilla, toasted wood and tobacco. The coffee is more subdued this time.
The finish is also fairly typical, of medium intensity. The maple syrup, on the other hand, lingers on the palate.
Jeremwest
Pleasant and quite fine