Palma Mulata 15 ans is a light, molasses-based old rum straight from Cuba, aged for 15 years in French oak barrels.
Palma Mulata comes from the former Bacardi distilleries. Bacardi produced its rum here before the Castro era.
Nico's tasting notes
The nose is both very woody and very full, with floral notes. This woodiness is very typical of bourbon, really emphasizing vanilla and toasted wood. This toastiness seems relatively mild, however, and fortunately does not overpower the fruity aromas that follow. Ripe mirabelle plums and white grapes arrive, followed by very pleasant apricots and peaches. Mild spices underline this open, radiant nose.
Aeration allows the rum to open up even further, with a little varnish carrying the aromas. It's a rather concentrated nose, very pleasant for this type of rum, and we're amazed at the expressiveness it can provide despite its low alcohol content. It continues to unfold a beautiful complexity: red fruits like cherry, raspberry and wild strawberry, followed by mellow but ample tannins, lively and well present. Dried fruits such as apricot, and a winey, Gewurztraminer-like touch.
The entry into the mouth is very smooth, and the low alcohol content is noticeable at this point. The taste profile is different, more classic, with lightly salted molasses and caramelized nuts. This time, the fruit has given way to toasty woodiness. With more rum on the palate, the fruit returns to contribute to the rum's balance and fullness, without coming to the fore.
The finish is light, caramelized and woody.
"This light rum is interesting because it develops very pretty aromas on the nose. You'll have to drink it generously for it to express itself so well on the palate..."
LO
Excellent Cuban rum!