Vizcaya Cask 21 VXOP Rum
Vizcaya Cask 21 VXOP Rum is the flagship of the Vizcaya range — 750mL at 40% ABV (80 proof), a solera-aged Dominican rum distilled from 100% fresh-pressed sugarcane juice, rated 95 by Paul Pacult — and you can order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL (US import; European listings sell 0.7L)
- Origin: Dominican Republic
- Method: 100% fresh sugarcane juice, Cuban-formula solera aging (no age number stated)
- Rating: Paul Pacult 95
The Flagship, Aged the Solera Way
The "21" in Cask 21 is a cask name, not an age statement — and the sources disagree on the actual aging (American distributor copy describes a 15–21-year solera in sherry casks finished with much older rum; European retailer copy says up to 12 years in ex-bourbon barrels). What's verifiable: this is 100% fresh cane juice distilled in the Dominican Republic and aged in a solera system, and the result is a deep, sherry-tinged sipping rum that earned a 95 from Paul Pacult. Chocolate, brown sugar, caramel, vanilla, maple, clove and allspice over a fruity layer of pineapple, green apple, banana, apricot and red berries, with a long finish. Compare with the brand's other expressions in the rum collection or browse the full Vizcaya range.
Tasting Notes
Chocolate, brown sugar, caramel, vanilla, maple, clove and allspice; fruity undercurrent of pineapple, green apple, banana, apricot and red berries; long, layered finish.
How to Enjoy
A sipping rum — neat in a tulip glass after dinner. Its depth also carries a rum Old Fashioned.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vizcaya Cask 21 really 21 years old?
No — "21" is the cask/brand designation, not a verified age statement. It is a solera-aged Dominican rum.
What is solera aging?
A fractional-blending system where younger rums are layered through casks of older rums, so every bottling draws on reserves of many ages.
Where is Vizcaya Cask 21 made?
The Dominican Republic, distilled from 100% fresh sugarcane juice (not molasses).
What is the ABV?
40% ABV (80 proof).
A solera-aged Dominican flagship — order Vizcaya Cask 21 VXOP Rum online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.