Produced by the Dominican Republic company Oliver y Oliver, this rum has aged for 15 years in bourbon oak barrels using the solera technique, before being packaged with a strength of 38°. Refined, Opthimus 15 years is a very good tasting rum.
Nico's tasting notes
The nose of this rum is complex from the start. It doesn't need time to open, as it immediately reveals powerful, dark notes of licorice, molasses and olive. After capturing our attention, it embarks on a seductive venture, embroidering on the pastry register: raisin, baba, butter, prune, cake dough, fruit cake... To avoid falling into the trap of being disgusting, it is supported by a spicy, burnt woodiness and blond tobacco (quite bold all the same).
With agitation, the alcohol comes out and the black olive returns, with a hint of fermentation and a certain acidity. Then raisin returns, heralding a much sweeter phase of caramel and cherry brandy. The nose is well controlled, as the sweet and dry aspects follow one another at just the right tempo, with no time for fatigue.
The texture on the palate is very soft, not overpowering and not overpowering. Spicy wood is present for a brief moment, before giving way to candied fruit. Full-bodied tobacco is also present, spreading out its caramel and vanilla flavors.
The finish reveals fruity, vinous and slightly oxidized notes of Sherry or Port.
"For once, it's mainly the nose that will intoxicate you, the mouth being rather harmless..."
