Rum & Cane Merchants Asia Pacific XO Rum
Rum & Cane Merchants Asia Pacific XO Rum is a 92 proof (46% ABV), 750mL extra-old rum from the far side of the rum world — a vatting of two aged single barrels from South Pacific Distillery in Fiji and an undisclosed distillery in Indonesia. Column- and pot-distilled and matured in oak barrels and Djati (Indonesian teak) wood vats, bottled with natural color, no chill filtration, and no added sugar. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 46% (92 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Style: XO — vatting of two aged single barrels
- Sources: South Pacific Distillery (Fiji) & undisclosed distillery (Indonesia)
- Maturation: oak barrels and Djati wood vats; no additives, not chill-filtered
The Pacific's Wild Side of Rum
Fiji and Indonesia don't show up on most rum shelves — which is exactly why Rum & Cane went looking there. South Pacific Distillery is Fiji's landmark rum maker, and the Indonesian component matures in Djati wood, a native teak that gives the blend a spice and incense character no Caribbean cask can imitate. The importer's notes promise baked banana, manuka honey, and tropical fruit: a profile that reads more like a great agricole crossed with an old Demerara than anything from Barbados or Jamaica. For the drinker who thought they'd tried every style of rum, this is the one they haven't. Browse more world rum and explore the Rum & Cane Merchants collection at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Baked banana and tropical fruit with warm spice (importer-sourced).
Palate: Manuka honey, caramelized banana, and exotic wood spice.
Finish: Long and warming, honeyed fruit settling into soft oak.
How to Enjoy
Neat to meet the Djati-wood character head-on, or over a single large cube. Try it after the French Overseas XO — both are fruit-forward, but the spice cabinet is entirely different.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Djati wood?
Indonesian teak — the native hardwood used for the Indonesian component's maturation vats. It contributes a distinctive warm spice character.
Which distilleries are in the Asia Pacific XO blend?
South Pacific Distillery in Fiji and an undisclosed Indonesian distillery — vatted from just two casks.
What proof is Rum & Cane Merchants Asia Pacific XO?
92 proof (46% ABV).
Is it sweetened?
No — no added sugar, color, or flavoring; not chill-filtered.
Fiji meets Indonesia in one remarkable bottle — shop Rum & Cane Merchants Asia Pacific XO Rum online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.