Bocatheva 12 Year Old Rum
Bocatheva 12 Year Old Rum is a 45% ABV (90 proof) pot-still rum in a 750mL bottle, aged a full 12 years in American white oak ex-bourbon casks under the tropical sun of Barbados. Distilled in a traditional pot still from molasses grown from locally cultivated sugarcane, this is a limited bottling — just 20 casks selected from more than 400 samples. It is in stock and available to order online now at Del Mesa Liquor.
- Proof / ABV: 45% ABV / 90 proof
- Size: 750mL
- Aging: 12 years in American white oak ex-bourbon casks, tropical aging in Barbados
- Origin: Barbados
- Profile: pot-still distilled from local molasses; 20 casks selected from 400+ samples
Twenty Casks Out of Four Hundred
Bocatheva hunts rums from Venezuela, Jamaica, Panama, and beyond, but the 12 Year Old is a single-island showcase: pure Barbados, pot-stilled in the traditional batch process and left to the island's heat, where the tropical climate drives the spirit in and out of the oak far faster than continental aging ever could. The selection is ruthless — only 20 barrels from more than 400 tastings make the cut. Browse more Bocatheva rums, compare with other Caribbean rums, or explore the store's rare top-shelf spirits.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Caramel, cinnamon, honey, and overripe fruit with an earthy, fermented depth.
Palate: Dried apricot, apple, and chocolate layered with leather, barrel spice, and a whisper of licorice.
Finish: Long and elegant — vanilla, caramel, coconut, and woody dried fruit.
How to Enjoy
Pour neat in a Glencairn or snifter to appreciate the pot-still weight and the tropical funk; a drop of water opens the dried-fruit core. At 90 proof it stands up to a single large cube, and it makes a superb old-school rum Old Fashioned. Pair with dark chocolate or a cigar for the full Caribbean ritual.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bocatheva 12 Year Old Rum from?
Barbados — distilled in a pot still from locally grown sugarcane molasses and aged 12 years on the island.
What is the ABV of Bocatheva 12 Year Old Rum?
45% ABV (90 proof).
Is Bocatheva 12 a limited edition?
Effectively yes — only 20 casks were selected from over 400 samples for this bottling.
What does Bocatheva 12 taste like?
Caramel, chocolate, raisins, apricots, and oranges with a long, elegant leather-and-vanilla finish.
Twelve years of Barbados heat in a bottle — grab Bocatheva 12 Year Old Rum today from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA, while this limited selection lasts.