Papa's Pilar 24 Dark Rum
Papa's Pilar 24 Dark Rum is a 43% ABV (86 proof) solera-blended dark rum in a 750mL bottle, aged in bourbon barrels, port wine casks, and Spanish Oloroso sherry casks — available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 43% (86 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Origin: blended and bottled in Florida, USA — rums sourced from Barbados, the Dominican Republic, Panama, Venezuela, and Florida
- Aging: solera maturation in bourbon barrels, port wine casks, and Spanish Oloroso sherry casks
- Master Distiller: Ron Call
- The "24": the 24th solera taste profile — a recipe number, not an age statement
- Style: ultra-premium sipping rum
The Story Behind Papa's Pilar 24 Dark Rum
Named for Ernest Hemingway's beloved boat, the Pilar, this is the flagship dark rum of the Hemingway Rum Company of Florida. Master Distiller Ron Call hand-selects distinctive aged rums from Barbados, the Dominican Republic, Panama, Venezuela, and Florida, then blends them through a solera system — the fractional-blending method borrowed from sherry and Spanish brandy — so older rums marry younger ones into a deep, harmonious whole. Triple-cask aging in bourbon barrels, port wine casks, and Spanish Oloroso sherry casks builds maple, chocolate, and dried-fruit character into every pour. The "24" marks the 24th solera taste profile the blending team signed off on: a recipe milestone, not an age claim. Browse our rum collection and the complete Papa's Pilar family.
Tasting Notes
The nose speaks of fine English toffee, candied orange peel, sweet vanilla, and caramelized sugar. On the palate: rich maple, dark chocolate, ripe fig, toasted almonds, cinnamon, and dark roast coffee over a silky, velvety texture. The finish is long and luxurious — caramel apple, dried figs, espresso, and gentle oak warmth.
How to Enjoy
This is a rum built for sipping: neat or on the rocks, alongside dark chocolate or a medium-bodied cigar. In cocktails it holds its own in spirit-forward builds — a Papa's Old Fashioned, a Rum Manhattan, or a Monte Cristo. Find more cocktail-worthy bottles in our cocktails collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ABV of Papa's Pilar 24 Dark Rum?
43% ABV (86 proof), in a 750mL bottle.
What does the "24" on Papa's Pilar mean?
It is the 24th solera taste profile — the recipe number of the blend — not an age statement. Blend components reach up to 24 years of age.
What casks is Papa's Pilar 24 aged in?
A solera system of bourbon barrels, port wine casks, and Spanish Oloroso sherry casks.
Is Papa's Pilar 24 good for cocktails?
Yes. It is a sipping rum first, but its depth stands up beautifully in Old Fashioned and Manhattan variations. See our spirits range for more.
Bold, well-traveled, and Hemingway-approved — order Papa's Pilar 24 Dark Rum online today from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.