Offrian 18 Year Old is a traditional molasses rum produced in Panama by the Las Cabras distillery.
Behind the distillation is the famous maestro ronero Francisco José Fernández Pérez, often nicknamed “Don Pancho”.
The aging process took place entirely in the Panamanian tropics. For this, the cellar master selected a combination of ex-bourbon American white oak barrels.
Jérémie's tasting notes
On the nose: cooked caramel and intensely roasted oak dominate from the first sip. With aeration, this oaky character remains prominent, but gradually enriches with notes of rancio, leather, and a hint of vanilla. Aromas of nuts and dried fruit then emerge, reminiscent of prune, fig, and dried apricot, while a subtle touch of menthol provides a refreshing background.
On the palate: the attack is direct and rounded, carried by a particularly enveloping, honeyed texture. The roasted oak quickly asserts itself, developing notes of cocoa enhanced by a honeyed sweetness. The fruit appears next, accompanied by a generous vanilla caramel and light nuances of molasses that bring a pleasant bitterness. With aeration, the roasted nuts and rancio notes gain intensity, while remaining perfectly integrated into this rich, honeyed, and caramelized texture.
The finish: beautifully long, it prolongs the notes of roasted wood, cocoa and caramel.
