{"title":"Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003eRum is the original spirit of adventure — born in the Caribbean, loved everywhere. Shop rum online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA, from everyday mixing bottles to rare aged finds, every bottle available to order online with fast, careful shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop by style:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/white-rum\"\u003eWhite Rum\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003cstrong\u003ePairs well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vodka\"\u003eVodka\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003eTequila\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/liqueurs\"\u003eLiqueurs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRum wears many hats. \u003cstrong\u003eWhite rum\u003c\/strong\u003e is light and clean — the soul of the mojito and daiquiri. \u003cstrong\u003eGold and dark rums\u003c\/strong\u003e pick up color and character from barrel aging, bringing caramel, molasses, and dried fruit. \u003cstrong\u003eSpiced rum\u003c\/strong\u003e adds vanilla, cinnamon, and warm spice for easy mixing, while \u003cstrong\u003eaged and overproof rums\u003c\/strong\u003e deliver the depth that sipping-rum fans chase. Styles vary by island too: Jamaican rum is famously funky, Barbadian rum is balanced and refined, and agricole rhum from Martinique is distilled from fresh cane juice for a grassy, vibrant edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you buy rum online, match the bottle to the job: white rum for classic cocktails, gold for versatility, and aged expressions for sipping neat or over a single cube. Our shelves carry the names rum drinkers reach for — \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Bacardi\"\u003eBacardi\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Captain%20Morgan\"\u003eCaptain Morgan\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Malibu\"\u003eMalibu\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Don%20Q\"\u003eDon Q\u003c\/a\u003e — plus small-batch and limited releases for the collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery bottle here is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, shipping from San Diego, CA. Build the tiki bar, upgrade the daiquiri, or discover your new favorite sipper — the rum aisle is open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRum FAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between white rum and dark rum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhite rum is typically unaged or lightly aged and filtered for a clean, light profile — ideal for cocktails. Dark rum spends more time in barrel, developing deep color and rich molasses, caramel, and spice notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the best rum for a mojito?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA quality white rum. Its clean, grassy character lets the mint and lime shine — that is the classic Cuban formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs rum gluten-free?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDistilled rum is generally considered gluten-free, since distillation removes gluten proteins. Rum is distilled from sugarcane, not grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes rum expire after opening?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnopened rum lasts indefinitely. Once opened, it stays good for years if stored upright in a cool, dark place — though very old opened bottles can slowly lose vibrancy.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cutwater-spirits-three-sheets-cask-strength-rum","title":"Cutwater Spirits Three Sheets Cask Strength Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutwater Spirits Three Sheets Cask Strength Rum\u003c\/strong\u003e is a single-barrel rum bottled undiluted at full cask strength — typically around 128 proof (64% ABV), varying barrel to barrel — aged in char #3 American oak and hand-numbered as a limited edition. Distilled in San Diego from evaporated cane sugar (not molasses) with a proprietary yeast on a custom hybrid pot\/column still, it's Cutwater's barrel-proof flagship for rum drinkers who want everything turned up. A 750mL bottle. Order rum online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~64% (typically ~128 proof — varies by barrel; never a fixed number)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL, single barrel, hand-numbered limited edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Char #3 American oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evaporated cane sugar (not molasses), proprietary yeast, hybrid pot\/column still\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e San Diego, California — Cutwater Spirits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUndiluted, Unapologetic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost rum is proofed down to 80 before it ever sees a bottle; the Cask Strength Three Sheets never is. What you get is the barrel's full argument — caramel and vanilla wrapped in leather, herbal spice and a long, warming finish — at a strength that rewards a few drops of water. Compare it with the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Cutwater+Spirits\"\u003estandard Three Sheets Barrel Aged\u003c\/a\u003e side by side, or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003eshop all rum\u003c\/a\u003e for more high-proof company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand copy: caramel and subtle oak up front, leather and vanilla mid-palate, herbal spice on the long finish; full-bodied and warming at cask strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat with water on the side — add drops until the heat settles into flavor. Built for slow sipping; also the backbone of a serious Rum Old Fashioned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Three Sheets Cask Strength?\u003c\/strong\u003e It varies by barrel — typically around 128 proof (64% ABV). Never trust a fixed number on this one; check your bottle's hand-numbered label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it made from molasses?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — Cutwater distills Three Sheets from evaporated cane sugar with a proprietary yeast. Don't believe retailer copy claiming molasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow old is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Cutwater doesn't publish an age — and one retailer's \"up to 6 years\" claim contradicts the brand, so no age is stated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarrel-proof rum, San Diego made — buy Three Sheets Cask Strength Rum online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cutwater Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099405131819,"sku":"DM0112L","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Cutwater-Spirits-Three-Sheets-Cask-Strength-Rum-750mL_d0868381-85d6-4909-9dd1-2d6af75849ca.jpg?v=1625987084"},{"product_id":"cutwater-spirits-three-sheets-barrel-aged-rum","title":"Cutwater Spirits Three Sheets Barrel Aged Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutwater Spirits Three Sheets Barrel Aged Rum\u003c\/strong\u003e is an 80 proof (40% ABV) rum aged at least two years in virgin, heavily charred American oak — \"aged like a bourbon,\" in Cutwater's words. Distilled in San Diego from organic evaporated cane sugar with a proprietary yeast on a custom hybrid pot\/column still, it's a cane-juice-style rum with a bourbon barrel's toffee and vanilla stamped on it. A 750mL bottle. Order rum online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e At least 2 years, virgin heavily charred American oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic evaporated cane sugar, proprietary yeast, hybrid pot\/column still\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e San Diego, California — Cutwater Spirits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAged Like a Bourbon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree Sheets takes its name from the sailor's slang for being three sheets to the wind, and the Barrel Aged expression earns the joke honestly: virgin charred oak — the bourbon treatment — gives a cane-sugar rum the toffee, caramel and tobacco depth usually reserved for whiskey. It's the bottle that converts bourbon drinkers. Taste the range at \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Cutwater+Spirits\"\u003eCutwater Spirits\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003ebrowse all rum\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand notes: toffee and caramel up front, vanilla mid-palate, a tobacco-and-oak dryness on the finish; smooth at 80 proof with real barrel presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat or on a rock for the full barrel effect; makes a standout Daiquiri or a rum Old Fashioned with demerara.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long is Three Sheets Barrel Aged aged?\u003c\/strong\u003e At least two years in virgin heavily charred American oak — that's a production detail, not a printed age statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it made from molasses?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — organic evaporated cane sugar, which gives it a cleaner, more agricole-leaning character than molasses rums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference from the Cask Strength version?\u003c\/strong\u003e Same distillate family, but the Barrel Aged is proofed to 80 and blended; the Cask Strength is single-barrel and undiluted at ~128 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSan Diego rum with a bourbon soul — get Three Sheets Barrel Aged Rum online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cutwater Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099405164587,"sku":"DM0113L","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Cutwater-Spirits-Three-Sheets-Barrel-Aged-Rum-750mL_43788986-6082-45fc-a47c-d9b701e208ce.jpg?v=1625987215"},{"product_id":"cutwater-spirits-three-sheets-rum","title":"Cutwater Spirits Three Sheets Small Batch Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutwater Spirits Three Sheets Small Batch Rum\u003c\/strong\u003e is a silver rum distilled in San Diego from pure cane sugar (not molasses) in a hybrid pot-and-column still. Bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV) in a 750 mL bottle, with no age statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e cane sugar sweetness, tropical fruit, light vanilla, clean finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall-batch silver rum — 80 proof (40% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from pure cane sugar, not molasses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHybrid pot-and-column still — 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt for daiquiris, mojitos, and tiki cocktails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes Three Sheets different from other white rums?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is distilled from pure cane sugar rather than molasses, giving a cleaner, cane-forward profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat cocktails work best with it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Daiquiris, mojitos, and tiki drinks — anywhere a clean white rum shines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder \u003cstrong\u003eCutwater Spirits Three Sheets Small Batch Rum\u003c\/strong\u003e online from Del Mesa Liquor and explore the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cutwater Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099405230123,"sku":"DM0115L","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Cutwater-Spirits-Three-Sheets-Rum-750mL_6e3d96ef-2184-4308-b1fb-73228878351a.jpg?v=1625987084"},{"product_id":"bumbu-the-original-rum","title":"Bumbu The Original Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003eBumbu The Original Rum is a 750mL Barbados rum bottled at 35% ABV (70 proof) by the Bumbu Rum Company (Sovereign Brands). Distilled and blended in Barbados and aged up to 15 years in once-used Kentucky bourbon barrels, it is a soft, spice-led rum flavoured with all-natural spices and no artificial colours or flavours. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35% (70 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Distilled and blended in Barbados — West Indies Rum Distillery (est. 1893)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgeing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 15 years in once-used Kentucky bourbon barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small-batch, blended by hand; all-natural spices, no artificial colours or flavours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bumbu Rum Company — Sovereign Brands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Rum the Brand Calls Bumbu\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brand's founding story reaches back to the 16th and 17th centuries, when sailors and merchants in the West Indies blended native fruits and spices into their rum and called the result \"Bumbu\" — Sovereign Brands built The Original as its modern take on that tradition. The rum itself is distilled and blended in Barbados at the historic West Indies Rum Distillery, founded in 1893, from sugarcane sourced across eight countries and Barbados water the brand describes as filtered through coral limestone. Its fermentation yeast is a distillery secret the brand dates to around 1840. Browse the range on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Bumbu\"\u003eBumbu vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer the brand's notes: Madagascar vanilla, soft caramel and toasted oak on the nose; a palate of cinnamon, roasted nuts, banana and allspice; and a mild, lightly sweet finish that stays smooth and easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBumbu's soft sweetness makes it a natural over a large cube, and it brings instant spice-and-vanilla depth to a rum Old Fashioned or a dark and stormy. More Caribbean bottles are in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow strong is Bumbu The Original?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe US 750mL bottling is 35% ABV (70 proof). The 40% listings online are a different 700mL bottling made for Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow old is Bumbu The Original?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts rums are aged up to 15 years in once-used Kentucky bourbon barrels — \"up to\" is the oldest rum in the blend, not a 15-year age statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Bumbu made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Barbados, at the West Indies Rum Distillery. (Bumbu XO, a different expression, is made in Panama — the two are often confused.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarbados spice and bourbon-barrel age — order Bumbu The Original Rum online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumbu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099418533931,"sku":"DM0359L","price":38.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Bumbu-The-Original-Rum_8e9d71e2-50eb-4efc-98cc-48eb0f04647b.jpg?v=1626026137"},{"product_id":"bumbu-xo-rum","title":"Bumbu XO Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003eBumbu XO Rum is a 750mL sipping rum bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof), distilled and aged in Panama at a 120-year-old distillery from locally grown sugarcane and pure spring water. The rum is aged up to 18 years in bourbon barrels, then selectively finished for six months in Spanish white oak sherry casks from Andalusia. It arrives in Bumbu's heavyweight matte-black decanter bottle with its tarnished metal X — and it is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged up to 18 years in bourbon barrels (oldest component; no age statement on the bottle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Six months in Spanish white oak sherry casks from Andalusia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Panama — distilled and aged at a 120-year-old Panamanian distillery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bumbu Rum Company (Sovereign Brands)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePanama, Not Barbados — the XO Difference\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBumbu's range spans two countries: The Original is a Barbados rum, while XO is the Panamanian expression — made from Panamanian sugarcane at a distillery the brand dates back 120 years, with a still from 1912. The long bourbon-barrel ageing and the short Andalusian sherry-cask finish are built for sipping rather than mixing, and the black decanter bottle with its oversized cork is made to stay on the top shelf. Explore the range on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Bumbu\"\u003eBumbu vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer the brand: toffee, toasted oak and vanilla aromatics; orange zest, peppery spice and a hint of coffee on the palate; a smooth sipping finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour it neat or over a single large cube, as the brand intends — this is a sipping rum, and the sherry finish shows best without mixers. More aged rums are in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Bumbu XO made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePanama. It is distilled and aged at a 120-year-old Panamanian distillery from local sugarcane — unlike Bumbu The Original, which is the range's Barbados rum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Bumbu XO an 18-year-old rum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe brand describes it as aged up to 18 years in bourbon barrels, meaning the oldest rum in the blend reaches 18 years; the bottle carries no formal age statement, and it is not described by the brand as a solera rum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the sherry finish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter bourbon-barrel ageing, the rum is selectively finished for six months in Spanish white oak sherry casks from Andalusia, per the brand's sell sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePanama's long-aged sipper in the black decanter — order Bumbu XO online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumbu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099438096427,"sku":"DM0749L","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Bumbu-XO-Rum_79051fbe-328e-4eef-b4e2-68ee2dcc5ab5.jpg?v=1626026137"},{"product_id":"don-q-double-aged-vermouth-cask-finish-rum","title":"Don Q Double Aged Vermouth Cask Finish Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003eDon Q Double Aged Vermouth Cask Finish Rum is a 750mL Puerto Rican rum bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof), blended from rums aged 5 to 8 years in American white oak and then rested 4 to 6 weeks in Italian white oak casks that previously held Mancino Vermouth Vecchio. Released by Destilería Serrallés of Ponce in February 2018 as a special edition in its Double Aged line, it is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blend of rums aged 5–8 years in American white oak (a range across the blend, not a single age statement)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–6 weeks in Mancino Vermouth Vecchio casks of Italian white oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Destilería Serrallés, Ponce, Puerto Rico — family-owned, six generations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puerto Rico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAged Rum, Finished Like a Manhattan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon Q is Puerto Rico's best-selling rum, made by the Serrallés family in Ponce for six generations. For this special edition, Master Blender Jaiker Soto rested the aged blend in casks from Mancino's aged sweet vermouth — a finish the company described at launch as the first of its kind for rum, borrowing the vermouth's botanical aromatics and giving the rum its Manhattan-like character. Browse the range on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Don%20Q\"\u003eDon Q vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e, or explore our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer Destilería Serrallés' release notes: dark amber shading to light gold; chocolate, vanilla and honey on the aroma with sweetness from the vermouth barrels; cherry and raisins from the vermouth-soaked wood against the blend's honey, dark chocolate and vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe producer recommends it neat or on the rocks; its cherry-and-botanical finish also makes it a natural base for a rum Manhattan riff. More cask-finished rums are in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a vermouth cask finish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter its main ageing, the rum rests briefly in barrels that previously held aged sweet vermouth — here, Mancino Vermouth Vecchio — picking up the vermouth's botanical and dried-fruit character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow old is the rum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe blend's rums are aged 5 to 8 years in American white oak before the 4-to-6-week vermouth cask finish; the bottle carries no single age statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it taste like vermouth?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt stays a rum first — honey, chocolate and vanilla — with the vermouth casks adding cherry, raisin and botanical notes the producer compares to a Manhattan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo casks, one island — order Don Q Double Aged Vermouth Cask Finish Rum online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Don Q","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099443273771,"sku":"DM0791L","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Don-Q-Double-Aged-Vermouth-Cask-Finish-Rum_cf7e7b45-2fd2-4a8a-b086-115156bb38d3.jpg?v=1625995908"},{"product_id":"angostura-5-year-old-rum","title":"Angostura 5 Year Old Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003eAngostura 5 Year Old Rum is a 750mL Trinidad rum bottled at 40% ABV, blended from subtly gold rums aged a minimum of five years in bourbon oak barrels at the House of Angostura in Laventille, and filtered through charcoal before blending for its clear, lightly golden pour. Angostura positions it as its premium mixing rum — a highball's best friend — and it is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum 5 years in bourbon oak barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charcoal-filtered before blending (brand copy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e House of Angostura, Laventille, Trinidad — founded 1824\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trinidad and Tobago\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFive Years in Bourbon Oak, Built to Mix\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the 7 Year Old blends Angostura's light, medium and heavy rums for sipping depth, the 5 Year Old is drawn from the house's lighter gold styles and finished for versatility — the brand's own cocktail inspiration starts with the Mai Tai. It holds a Double Gold from the 2015 World Spirits Award on the brand's product page. Browse the house on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Angostura\"\u003eAngostura vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e, or explore our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer the brand's current published notes: spice and brûlée sugar evoking its molasses origins; buttery vanilla melting into chocolate on the palate; a lingering finish with creamy, spicy, toasty echoes of oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt for mixing: a Mai Tai, a rum highball with soda and a lime coin, or a Daiquiri where its brûlée-and-vanilla softness reads clearly. More mixing rums are in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between Angostura 5 and 7 Year Old?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAge and intent: the 5 Year Old is a minimum-five-year blend of lighter gold rums, charcoal-filtered and positioned for cocktails; the 7 Year Old blends light, medium and heavy rums for a richer, neat-sipping profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is it so pale for a five-year-old rum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCharcoal filtration before blending strips much of the barrel colour, leaving a clear rum with subtle golden highlights — the age is in the flavour, not the shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Angostura 5 Year Old a minimum age?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — the brand ages the blend's rums for a minimum of five years in bourbon oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor highballs and Mai Tais with real barrel age behind them, order Angostura 5 Year Old Rum online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Angostura","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099444322347,"sku":"DM0819L","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Angostura-5-Year-Rum_6f287213-3753-4fda-83ef-8a4a4e179784.jpg?v=1626036588"},{"product_id":"angostura-7-year-old-rum","title":"Angostura 7 Year Old Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003eAngostura 7 Year Old Rum is a 750mL Trinidad rum bottled at 40% ABV, blended from light, medium and heavy rums aged a minimum of seven years in once-used bourbon casks at the House of Angostura in Laventille. It is the house's rich, mahogany sipping rum — powerful and complex, yet smooth — and it is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum 7 years in once-used bourbon casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light, medium and heavy rums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e House of Angostura, Laventille, Trinidad — founded 1824\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trinidad and Tobago\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe House of Angostura's Seven-Year Blend\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAngostura began in 1824 with Dr. Johann Siegert's aromatic bitters and built its rum house in Trinidad's Laventille district, where its rums are still distilled and aged today. The 7 Year Old draws across the house's light, medium and heavy styles for its depth, and it has taken Gold at The Spirits Business Rum Masters in 2021, 2022 and 2023 per the brand's product page. Browse the house on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Angostura\"\u003eAngostura vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e, or explore our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer the brand's current published notes: aromas of molasses, espresso, chocolate and dried spice; a toffee-nut palate; and a bittersweet mocha finish — bold and complex, yet smooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brand recommends it neat; it also carries a rum Old Fashioned or Manhattan-style serve with its espresso and mocha depth intact. More aged rums are in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Angostura 7 Year Old a minimum age or an average?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA minimum — the brand's copy ages the blend's rums for at least seven years, so no component is younger than the statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the House of Angostura in Laventille, Trinidad, from molasses-based rums distilled and aged on site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same company as the bitters?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — Angostura is the house behind the famous aromatic bitters, founded in 1824; its rums come from the same Trinidad company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeven years of Trinidad ageing in a single mahogany pour — order Angostura 7 Year Old Rum online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Angostura","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099444355115,"sku":"DM0820L","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Angostura-7-Year-Rum_d48a1202-4790-4a5c-afaa-ccd40c6a5984.jpg?v=1626036588"},{"product_id":"zaya-gran-reserva-rum","title":"Zaya Gran Reserva Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003eZaya Gran Reserva Rum is a 750mL rum from Trinidad and Tobago bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof), blended from rare rums aged up to sixteen years and imported by Infinium Spirits. Sixteen is the oldest rum in the blend, not a minimum age. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blend of rums aged up to 16 years (maximum component age)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trinidad Distillers Ltd; imported by Infinium Spirits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trinidad and Tobago\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom the Land of the Hummingbird\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrinidad and Tobago is known as the Land of the Hummingbird — the bird appears on the country's coat of arms, currency and passport — and Zaya's bottle carries a gold hummingbird medallion with the national flower, the chaconia, on its neck band. The brand began in Guatemala before production moved to Trinidad Distillers; the current Gran Reserva is the Trinidad rum described here. See the house on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Zaya\"\u003eZaya vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer the importer's current published notes: a deep bronzed amber rum with pear, baked apple and spiced vanilla on the nose; a smooth palate of caramel, vanilla, toasted oak and baking spices; a profound finish with a hint of smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSip it neat or over ice, or use it in a craft cocktail where the toasted oak can show. More aged Caribbean rums are in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Zaya Gran Reserva a 16 year old rum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a blend of rums aged up to sixteen years — sixteen is the maximum component age, not an age statement for the whole blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Zaya made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Trinidad and Tobago, by Trinidad Distillers Ltd, and imported to the US by Infinium Spirits. The brand's earlier production was in Guatemala.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Zaya taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePer the importer: pear, baked apple and spiced vanilla up front, then caramel, vanilla, toasted oak and baking spices, finishing with a hint of smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to sixteen years of Trinidad rum under a gold hummingbird — order Zaya Gran Reserva online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zaya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099448778795,"sku":"DM0904L","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Zaya-Gran-Reserva-Rum_531c52b6-9d14-4eb8-81fb-30bab4b4f94a.jpg?v=1625772415"},{"product_id":"ron-zacapa-23-sistema-solera-rum","title":"Ron Zacapa 23 Sistema Solera Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003eRon Zacapa 23 Sistema Solera Rum is a 750mL Guatemalan rum bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof), blending rums aged between 6 and 23 years under the Sistema Solera from virgin sugar cane honey, and aged at 2,300 metres in the Quetzaltenango highlands. The \"23\" names the oldest rum in the blend — not the age of the bottle. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sistema Solera blend of rums aged 6 to 23 years (\"23\" = oldest component)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Virgin sugar cane honey (concentrated first press, not molasses)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCasks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Selected barrels that previously held American whiskey, sherries and Pedro Ximenez wines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgeing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2,300m above sea level, \"House Above the Clouds,\" Quetzaltenango, Guatemala\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Original Zacapa, from the House Above the Clouds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZacapa 23 is the house flagship, created in 1976 for the centenary of the town of Zacapa by the house Master Blender Lorena Vásquez's predecessors and blended today under her hand. Diageo reports Gold medals for Zacapa 23 at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and the World Rum Awards, and every bottle wears a hand-woven petate band made by women of Mayan heritage. Explore the house on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Ron%20Zacapa\"\u003eRon Zacapa vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer the brand's published notes: caramel, vanilla, cacao and butterscotch open the nose, with sherried caramelised Brazil nuts, toasted hazelnut, toffee and dried pineapple; a complex, full-bodied palate of dried fruit and apricot building to savoury oak, nutmeg, leather, tobacco, coffee and vanilla; a honeyed butterscotch finish with spiced oak and dried fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour it neat or on the rocks, or use it as the dark-spirit base in a stirred cocktail. The cognac-finished flagship is in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e as Zacapa XO.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Zacapa 23 a 23 year old rum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — it is a solera blend of rums aged 6 to 23 years. The name refers to the oldest component; the brand renamed it from \"23 Anos\" because shoppers mistook it for a 23-year age statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Sistema Solera?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA fractional ageing system in which younger rums are blended through a sequence of casks — here, barrels that held American whiskey, sherry and Pedro Ximenez wines — so every bottle mixes a range of ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is Zacapa different from molasses rum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt starts from virgin sugar cane honey, the concentrated first press of cane juice, fermented with yeast extracted from pineapples — the base Diageo credits for its sweeter, smoother profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flagship solera, six to twenty-three years in one blend — order Ron Zacapa 23 online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ron Zacapa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099448909867,"sku":"DM0906L","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Ron-Zacapa-23-Sistema-Solera-Rum_958db9ed-3c46-4df5-8f82-fdef1228a69b.jpg?v=1625850664"},{"product_id":"ron-zacapa-edicion-negra-rum","title":"Ron Zacapa Edicion Negra Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003eRon Zacapa Edicion Negra Rum is a 750mL Guatemalan rum bottled at 43% ABV (86 proof), blended under the Sistema Solera from rums aged between 6 and 24 years and given an extra ageing stage in double-charred American oak casks for a smoky intensity its siblings do not have. Master Blender Lorena Vásquez created it, inspired by Guatemala's volcanic landscape. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 43% (86 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sistema Solera blend of rums aged 6 to 24 years (component range)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Virgin sugar cane honey (concentrated first press, not molasses)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCasks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solera casks that held American whiskies and Pedro Ximenez wines, plus an extra stage in double-charred American oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgeing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2,300m above sea level, \"House Above the Clouds,\" Quetzaltenango, Guatemala\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Darker Zacapa: Smoke, Char and Chocolate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdicion Negra is the deliberate counterpoint to Zacapa 23: where the flagship leans sweet, Negra steps toward smoke, char and dark chocolate, dressed in a black petate band. It shares the house system — virgin sugar cane honey, pineapple-derived yeast, slow highland ageing — and adds the double-charred cask stage that defines it. See the range on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Ron%20Zacapa\"\u003eRon Zacapa vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer the brand's published notes: deep mahogany with a copper tone; caramelised fruit, plum, raisins, chocolate and spice with smooth smoke on the nose; a rich, dark palate of smoky intensity, woody and spicy accents over dense fruit; a bold, smooth, persistent finish of smoke, chocolate and dried fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSip it neat or on the rocks and give the smoke a minute to settle; it also stands up in a rum Old Fashioned. More Guatemalan rums are in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes Edicion Negra different from Zacapa 23?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn extra ageing stage in double-charred American oak casks, a higher 43% ABV, and a darker, smokier profile built around chocolate and char rather than butterscotch sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Edicion Negra a 24 year old rum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — it blends rums aged between 6 and 24 years under the Sistema Solera. Twenty-four is the oldest component, not a bottle age statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Edicion Negra?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e86 proof (43% ABV) — higher than Zacapa 23 and XO, which are both bottled at 40%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouble-charred oak and highland smoke — order Ron Zacapa Edicion Negra online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ron Zacapa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099450220587,"sku":"DM0907L","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Ron-Zacapa-Edicion-Negra-Rum_f0e13d56-e8a2-44fb-bb4c-d5113e6b9510.jpg?v=1625850530"},{"product_id":"ron-zacapa-xo-rum","title":"Ron Zacapa XO Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003eRon Zacapa XO Rum is a 750mL Guatemalan rum bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof), blended under the Sistema Solera from rums aged between 6 and 25 years, matured at 2,300 metres in the Quetzaltenango highlands, and finished in French oak casks that previously held cognac. It is the flagship expression of Master Blender Lorena Vásquez. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sistema Solera blend of rums aged 6 to 25 years (component range)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Virgin sugar cane honey (concentrated first press, not molasses)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCasks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solera sequence through ex-American whiskey, sherry and Pedro Ximenez casks, finished in French oak ex-cognac casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgeing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2,300m above sea level, \"House Above the Clouds,\" Quetzaltenango, Guatemala\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Flagship of the House Above the Clouds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZacapa was created in 1976 for the centenary of the town of Zacapa, and every bottle carries a hand-woven petate band made by women of Mayan heritage. XO is presented in a flat decanter-style bottle, the luxury end of a range built on virgin sugar cane honey fermented with pineapple-derived yeast and aged slowly in the cool highland air. Explore the house on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Ron%20Zacapa\"\u003eRon Zacapa vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer the brand's published notes: mahogany with red hints; mature toasted oak, burnt caramel, dry-roasted nuts, marzipan and orange peel on the nose; a balanced palate of dark cherry chocolate, sultana, date and prune with clove, vanilla and cinnamon, shaped by the ex-cognac French oak; dried mango, raspberry and a touch of ginger on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour it neat or over one large cube, and try it alongside dark chocolate, the brand's own pairing. The core solera expression is in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e as Zacapa 23.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Zacapa XO a 25 year old rum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — it is a Sistema Solera blend whose components are aged between 6 and 25 years. Twenty-five is the oldest component, not the age of everything in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is virgin sugar cane honey?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe concentrated first press of sugar cane juice. Zacapa uses it instead of molasses, and ferments it with yeast extracted from pineapples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does altitude matter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZacapa ages at 2,300 metres in the Quetzaltenango highlands, where the cool, stable climate slows the ageing process — the \"House Above the Clouds.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe solera's oldest rums, finished in cognac oak — order Ron Zacapa XO online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ron Zacapa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099450253355,"sku":"DM0908L","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Ron-Zacapa-XO-Rum_6f4bbade-f525-44bc-b48a-d4b818bb3602.jpg?v=1625850530"},{"product_id":"ron-centenario-20-fundacion-rum","title":"Ron Centenario 20 Fundación Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003eRon Centenario 20 Fundacion Rum is a 750mL Costa Rican rum bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof), blended under the Sistema Solera from rums of 6 to 20 years — the 20 naming the oldest component in the blend. Aged in American oak, it is the house's legacy bottling, selected, in the brand's words, by inheritance and legacy. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sistema Solera blend of rums from 6 to 20 years (20 = oldest component)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCasks:\u003c\/strong\u003e American oak, solera ageing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Molasses (per the producer's brand sheet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Costa Rica (Centenario Internacional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Legacy Blend, Selected by Inheritance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFundacion — \"foundation\" — is Centenario Internacional's legacy rum: the solera stocks the house built its name on, blended from rums spanning 6 to 20 years of continuous ageing in American oak. Where the 25 Gran Reserva reaches five years further, the 20 is the rounder, more vanilla-led pour of the pair. Explore the house on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Ron%20Centenario\"\u003eRon Centenario vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer the producer's notes: mild vanilla, brandy, milk chocolate, caramel, and fruits such as apple and cherry on the nose; a soft, pleasant, slightly sweet palate with vanilla and red and creamy fruits, over oak essence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSip it neat or with a single cube as an after-dinner rum. The older sibling is in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e as the 25 Gran Reserva.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Ron Centenario 20 aged for 20 years?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a solera blend of rums from 6 to 20 years old — 20 is the oldest component, not a minimum age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Fundacion mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Foundation\" — the bottling is the house's legacy blend, presented by the brand as rums selected by inheritance and legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the 20 differ from the 25 Gran Reserva?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSame solera system and house: the 20 spans 6–20 years with a softer vanilla-and-fruit profile; the 25 spans 6–25 years and pours drier and woodier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVanilla, brandy, and two decades at the top of the solera — order Ron Centenario 20 Fundacion online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ron Centenario","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099450843179,"sku":"DM0919L","price":75.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/files\/ron-centenario-20.jpg?v=1793040566"},{"product_id":"ron-centenario-25-gran-reserva-rum","title":"Ron Centenario 25 Gran Reserva Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003eRon Centenario 25 Gran Reserva Rum is a 750mL Costa Rican rum bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof), blended under the Sistema Solera from rums of 6 to 25 years — the 25 naming the oldest component in the blend. It is continuously aged in American white oak barrels and made from Costa Rican sugar cane by Centenario Internacional. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sistema Solera blend of rums from 6 to 25 years (25 = oldest component)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCasks:\u003c\/strong\u003e American white oak barrels (brand copy: previously held Scotch whisky)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Costa Rican sugar cane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Costa Rica (Centenario Internacional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Gran Reserva at the Top of the Solera\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCentenario Internacional is Costa Rica's leading rum house, and its Gran Reserva is drawn from the top of its solera selection: younger rums are continuously refreshed against older ones, so every pour spans the full 6-to-25-year range. The number on the label is the age of the oldest rum in that system, in the classic solera convention. Explore the house on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Ron%20Centenario\"\u003eRon Centenario vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer the brand's copy: wood prominent on the nose with green fruits (green apple in the short brand note) and spice; a slightly sweet yet characteristically dry palate, green fruit and spice in harmony, and a long stay in the mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour it neat after dinner — its dryness sets it apart from sweeter solera styles. The 20 Fundacion sibling is in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Ron Centenario 25 aged for 25 years?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot exactly — it is a solera blend of rums from 6 to 25 years old. The 25 is the oldest component, not a minimum age for the whole blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as Ron Zacapa 23?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — this is Ron Centenario from Costa Rica (Centenario Internacional). Zacapa is a different, Guatemalan rum that shares only the word \"Centenario.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Gran Reserva mean here?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe blend is selected from the house's Gran Reserva (great reserve) solera stocks, its oldest reserve tier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA solera that tops out at a quarter-century — order Ron Centenario 25 Gran Reserva online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ron Centenario","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099450908715,"sku":"DM0920L","price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/files\/ron-centenario-25.jpg?v=1793040569"},{"product_id":"don-q-151-rum","title":"Don Q 151 Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003eDon Q 151 Rum is a 151-proof (75.5% ABV), 750mL overproof rum from Destilería Serrallés in Ponce, Puerto Rico — a blend of heavy and light rums each aged a minimum of 3 years in American white oak barrels. It is the classic tiki-bar overproof: mature vanilla and oak character from the aged components, delivered at a strength built for floats, flambés, and punches. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75.5% (151 proof) — overproof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e blend of heavy (dark) and light rums, each aged a minimum of 3 years in American white oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Destilería Serrallés, Ponce, Puerto Rico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e molasses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePuerto Rico's Tiki-Bar Workhorse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost 151 rums are raw heat. Don Q 151 starts from rums already aged at least three years in American oak, so beneath the fire there is real vanilla, oak, and roundness — the reason tiki bartenders reach for it in Zombies and rum punches, and why it flambés cleanly over bananas Foster. Destilería Serrallés has distilled in Ponce for generations, and Don Q remains Puerto Rico's flagship rum brand. For \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum\u003c\/a\u003e drinkers building a tiki arsenal, this is the bottle that earns its shelf space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntensely hot and peppery at 151 proof — this is not a sipper. Underneath: vanilla bean, toasted oak, molasses, and a thread of dried fruit from the 3-year aging. A drop of water reveals more of the mature rum character, but its destiny is the cocktail tin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it as a float on tiki drinks (a quarter-ounce over a Zombie), in rum punch, or flambéed — never neat unless you know exactly what you're doing. Add it last so the aromatics stay on top. Keep well away from open flames when pouring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does 151 proof mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is 75.5% alcohol by volume — roughly twice the strength of a standard rum — which is why it's called \"overproof.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Don Q 151 good for cocktails?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a classic tiki ingredient: bartenders use small amounts as a float on drinks like the Zombie, or in flambéed desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I drink it straight?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is intended for cocktails and cooking, not sipping — 151 proof is extremely hot neat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Don%20Q\"\u003eDon Q\u003c\/a\u003e Puerto Rican rums and the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e. Overproof stock is limited at retail — order Don Q 151 online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Don Q","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099451072555,"sku":"DM0923L","price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/DonQ151Rum.jpg?v=1659571392"},{"product_id":"don-q-gran-reserva-anejo-xo-rum","title":"Don Q Gran Reserva Anejo XO Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003eDon Q Gran Reserva Anejo XO Rum is a 750mL Puerto Rican rum bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof), blending rums aged 9 to 12 years in American white oak with solera rums aged up to 50 years, and no added sugars. Made by Destileria Serralles in Ponce, it relaunched in 2020 under this name — the same blend long sold as Gran Anejo. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Core rums aged 9 to 12 years in American white oak, plus solera rums aged up to 50 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Molasses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweetening:\u003c\/strong\u003e No added sugars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ponce, Puerto Rico (Destileria Serralles, est. 1865)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Reserve Blend from Ponce, Since 1865\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Serralles family has distilled in Ponce since 1865 — now in its sixth generation — and Don Q is the island's best-selling rum. This flagship blend was sold for more than 25 years as Gran Anejo before the 2020 relaunch gave it the Gran Reserva Anejo XO name to match the reserve rums inside; Serralles reports the blend has earned more than 60 medals and accolades since its original launch. Explore the house on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Don%20Q\"\u003eDon Q vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer the brand's sell sheet and launch copy: bright, intense amber; tropical fruit and spice, baked apple, citrus, and roasted nuts on the aroma, with vanilla and dark caramel from long barrel contact; a deep, complex palate of molasses, cigar tobacco, and dark caramel, smooth and lush with vanilla, cinnamon, and honey; a warm, long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrink it neat or on the rocks, as the house recommends — the long-aged components need nothing added. More Puerto Rican rums are in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same rum as Don Q Gran Anejo?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — Gran Reserva Anejo XO is the 2020 rebrand of Gran Anejo, with the same blend in a new bottle under a new name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow old is the rum in the XO?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe core is rums aged 9 to 12 years in American white oak, lifted by a smaller component of solera rums aged up to 50 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Don Q XO have added sugar?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — the brand states no added sugars; its sweetness comes from molasses and long barrel ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNine-to-twelve-year rums, a whisper of 50-year solera — order Don Q Gran Reserva Anejo XO online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Don Q","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099451105323,"sku":"DM0924L","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/DonQGranReservaAnejoXORum.jpg?v=1625995908"},{"product_id":"brugal-1888-gran-reserva-rum","title":"Brugal 1888 Gran Reserva Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrugal 1888 Gran Reserva Rum is a 750mL Dominican rum bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof), double-aged in Puerto Plata: first in hand-picked ex-bourbon American oak casks, then in European oak first-fill Oloroso sherry casks. Named for the house's founding year, it is Brugal's flagship aged rum. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgeing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double-aged — ex-bourbon American oak, then first-fill European oak Oloroso sherry casks (durations not stated; sources conflict)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Molasses from Dominican-grown cane; double distilled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDoblemente Anejado — Aged Twice, Named for 1888\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrugal 1888 takes its name from the year Don Andres Brugal Montaner founded the house in Puerto Plata, and the rum is now overseen by the fifth generation of family Maestros Roneros. The second ageing in sherry casks — a cask connection the house draws through its Edrington ownership, the group behind The Macallan — layers dried-fruit richness over the vanilla and wood of the bourbon casks. Explore the house on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Brugal\"\u003eBrugal vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer the brand's copy: deep amber with red undertones; red and dried fruits, raisins and dates, cinnamon, toasty charred oak, sultanas, honey, and gentle smoke on the nose; a well-rounded palate of toffee and vanilla balanced with peach, cocoa, and cloves; a remarkably long, elegant finish with a hint of honey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brand's Maestro's Tip: serve it at warm room temperature (24–26 C) for the bourbon-cask notes, or cooler for the sherry-cask fruit. The younger sibling is in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e as Extra Viejo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"double-aged\" mean for Brugal 1888?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe rum matures first in ex-bourbon American oak, then again in first-fill European oak casks that held Oloroso sherry — two distinct cask ageings in sequence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Brugal 1888 a 14 year old rum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo age statement is made for this bottle. Published duration splits for the two casks conflict across sources, so no total age is claimed here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Brugal 1888 made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduced, aged, and bottled in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, where the house was founded in 1888.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo casks, one founding year — order Brugal 1888 Gran Reserva online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brugal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099451170859,"sku":"DM0926L","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Brugal-1888-Gran-Reserva-Rum_aa06c512-d2d8-4e8b-8a14-cfa359ec9c60.jpg?v=1626010910"},{"product_id":"brugal-extra-viejo-rum","title":"Brugal Extra Viejo Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrugal Extra Viejo Rum is a 750mL Dominican rum bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in this US bottling, aged up to eight years in handpicked white American oak casks that previously held bourbon. Created in 1976, it was the house's first premium rum, distilled in Brugal's deliberately dry, clean style. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 proof) — US bottling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged up to 8 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCasks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handpicked white American oak, ex-bourbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Molasses; distilled for dryness in the Brugal house style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe House's First Premium Rum\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrugal was founded in Puerto Plata in 1888 by Don Andres Brugal Montaner, and only family members can become its Maestros Roneros. Extra Viejo arrived in 1976 from the third generation of Maestros as the house's signature premium expression — every drop cask-aged, and drier than most aged rums because Brugal distils much of the heaviness out before the casks do their work. Explore the house on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Brugal\"\u003eBrugal vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer the brand's copy: a bright, deep amber rum with wood, dried fruits, almonds, cocoa, vanilla, orange peel, caramel, and molasses on the nose; vanilla, caramel, and honey first on the palate, then sweet spices and rich cocoa with rounded woody spice; a lingering, peppery finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts dryness makes it a natural neat pour and a standout in a Rum Old Fashioned that stays balanced, not sweet. The double-aged flagship is in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e as Brugal 1888.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow old is Brugal Extra Viejo?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is aged up to eight years in ex-bourbon American oak — eight is the top of the blend, so it is not labelled an \"8 Year Old\" rum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does some Extra Viejo say 38%?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat is the European 70cL bottling. The US 750mL bottle sold here is 40% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Extra Viejo sweet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — Brugal's house style is deliberately dry and clean for an aged rum, which is why it is often compared to a Cognac in structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry, woody, and unmistakably Brugal — order Brugal Extra Viejo online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brugal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099451203627,"sku":"DM0927L","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Brugal-Extra-Viejo-Rum_8c2ce87d-921b-4694-b33b-4979c597c779.jpg?v=1626010910"},{"product_id":"santa-teresa-1796-solera-rum","title":"Santa Teresa 1796 Solera Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003eSanta Teresa 1796 Solera Rum is a 750mL Venezuelan rum bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof), triple-aged at Hacienda Santa Teresa in the Aragua Valley: light, heavy, and pot-still distillates from estate molasses are aged separately for 4 to 35 years, blended, aged again in solera casks, and rested a third time in French Limousin oak solera vats. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Components aged 4 to 35 years, then two further solera stages (triple ageing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Molasses from single-estate sugarcane, Hacienda Santa Teresa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCasks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Second-use American white oak; French Limousin oak solera vats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aragua Valley, Venezuela — D.O.C. Ron de Venezuela\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThree Ageings for a Bicentennial\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHacienda Santa Teresa was founded in 1796, and for its bicentennial in 1996 Alberto Vollmer Herrera, of the family's fourth generation, challenged the house Maestros Roneros to build a rum from everything learned in 200 years. The solera casks were first filled in 1992 and have never been emptied, so every bottle carries a trace of the original mother rum. The brand reports more than 100 international awards for 1796, including 2024 golds at the SIP Awards and a 2020 Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. See the house on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Santa%20Teresa\"\u003eSanta Teresa vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer the brand: an amber-red rum with a fruity aroma and wood notes; nuts, leather, vanilla, cinnamon, dark chocolate, and prunes on the palate, with hints of honey and pepper; dry, smooth, and balanced with a long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSip it neat or with one large cube — the triple ageing rewards a slow pour. It also anchors a luxury Rum Old Fashioned. More solera rums are in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Santa Teresa 1796 a 35 year old rum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — its components are aged 4 to 35 years before blending, then aged twice more through solera casks and vats. Thirty-five is the oldest component, not the bottle's age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"triple-aged\" mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTraditional ageing of each distillate, a second ageing of the blend in solera casks, and a third rest in French Limousin oak solera vats that are never emptied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is it called 1796?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor the founding year of Hacienda Santa Teresa; the rum itself launched in 1996 for the hacienda's bicentennial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo centuries of one hacienda, three ageings deep — order Santa Teresa 1796 online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Santa Teresa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099451301931,"sku":"DM0928L","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Santa-Teresa-1796-Solera-Rum_87e9a591-cab8-4f7e-802a-532f62808d31.jpg?v=1625844663"},{"product_id":"ron-centenario-conmemorativo-9-year-old-rum","title":"Ron Centenario Conmemorativo 9 Year Old Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003eRon Centenario Conmemorativo 9 Year Old Rum is a Costa Rican special reserve, blended from rums aged up to nine years in American white oak barrels that previously held Scotch whisky. Bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in a 750mL bottle, it pours drier and more citrus-led than the younger \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ron-centenario-anejo-especial-7-year-old-rum\"\u003eRon Centenario Añejo Especial 7 Year Old Rum\u003c\/a\u003e, with the fine aroma and elegant flavor the house reserves it for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Costa Rica\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blend of rums aged up to 9 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCasks:\u003c\/strong\u003e American white oak, ex-Scotch whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellar:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9th parallel north, Costa Rican rainforest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Story\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe “9 Grados” on the label is the 9th parallel north — the latitude of Centenario's aging cellar, set in a biodiverse corridor of rivers and rainforest where pure mountain water, steady humidity and volcanic country age the rum, in the brand's words, “by nature.” The Conmemorativo was created about a decade after the birth of Costa Rica's first rum, drawn from a special reserve of oak-aged rums singled out by the master blender for their aroma and elegance. In the range it sits between the Añejo Especial 7 and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ron-centenario-12-gran-legado-rum\"\u003eRon Centenario 12 Gran Legado Rum\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose gives wood, spice, citrus and caramelized sugar with a touch of vanilla. On the palate it is notably drier than the 7 Year: lemon zest and lemon oil, green banana, caramel, Bing cherry and a whisper of maraschino, finishing clean and lightly spiced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest neat or with a few drops of water to open the citrus and caramel. Its drier profile also suits spirit-forward rum cocktails. Explore more Costa Rican and Caribbean bottles in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does 9 Grados mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNine degrees north latitude — the location of Ron Centenario's only aging cellar in Costa Rica, surrounded by rainforest in a biological corridor the house credits for the rum's citrus and caramel character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is the Conmemorativo 9 different from the Añejo Especial 7?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 9 is blended from older special-reserve stocks, aged up to nine years, and drinks drier and more citrus-led; the 7 is rounder and more honeyed. For a further step up in age and depth, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ron-centenario-25-gran-reserva-rum\"\u003eRon Centenario 25 Gran Reserva Rum\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is Ron Centenario 9 aged?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder the house's traditional system, in American white oak barrels that previously contained Scotch whisky, aged naturally in the Costa Rican rainforest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder Ron Centenario Conmemorativo 9 Year Old Rum online at Del Mesa Liquor — available to order with fast, secure shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ron Centenario","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099451564075,"sku":"DM0932L","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/files\/ron-centenario-9.jpg?v=1793040561"},{"product_id":"diplomatico-reserva-exclusiva-rum","title":"Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiplomatico Reserva Exclusiva Rum is a 750mL Venezuelan sipping rum bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof), crafted from the purest sugar cane honeys, distilled principally in copper pot stills, and aged in small oak casks for up to twelve years. It is the flagship of the house founded at La Miel in 1959. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blended from reserves aged up to 12 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sugar cane honeys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Principally copper pot stills, within the house three-still system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCasks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small oak casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Venezuela (Destilerias Unidas, La Miel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Flagship in Don Juancho's Name\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReserva Exclusiva is the signature sipping rum of Diplomatico, a tribute to Don Juancho Nieto Melendez, the 19th-century Venezuelan enthusiast whose travels and cellar inspired the range. Where Mantuano is built for mixing, this is the bottle the house pours neat: cane-honey distillates given up to twelve years in small oak casks. Explore the range on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Diplomatico\"\u003eDiplomatico vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer the brand's published notes: orange peel, toffee, and licorice on the nose; a smooth palate of toffee fudge; and a seductive, long-lasting finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSip it neat or on the rocks, or stir it into a whisky-style Old Fashioned or Manhattan. More Venezuelan rums are in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Reserva Exclusiva a 12 year old rum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a blend of reserves aged up to twelve years — twelve is the maximum component age, not a minimum and not an average.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is sugar cane honey?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe concentrated first-press cane syrup Diplomatico uses for its most complex distillates, as distinct from molasses, which the house uses for lighter rums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it differ from Mantuano?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReserva Exclusiva is the richer, pot-still-led sipping rum aged up to 12 years; Mantuano is the drier mixing rum, aged up to 8 years across all three still types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to twelve years of cane-honey rum in one flagship bottle — order Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Diplomatico","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099451793451,"sku":"DM0936L","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Diplomatico-Reserva-Exclusiva-Rum_e8cc107e-ef99-4f0f-8c5c-9fe856ad047a.jpg?v=1625982105"},{"product_id":"diplomatico-mantuano-rum","title":"Diplomatico Mantuano Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiplomatico Mantuano Rum is a 750mL Venezuelan rum bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof), blended from rums aged up to eight years in white oak casks that previously held bourbon and malt whisky. It combines column, batch kettle, and pot still distillates made from sugar cane molasses and sugar cane honeys at the La Miel distillery. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blended from rums aged up to 8 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Column, batch kettle, and pot stills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sugar cane molasses and sugar cane honeys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCasks:\u003c\/strong\u003e White oak, previously bourbon and malt whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Venezuela (Destilerias Unidas, La Miel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Mantuano of the Tradition Range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMantuano is the dark mixing rum of Diplomatico's Tradition Range, named for the mantuanos, the landowning elite of colonial Venezuela, and for Don Juancho Nieto Melendez, the 19th-century rum enthusiast whose portrait appears across the range. The house signature is its three-still system: light column rum, intermediate batch-kettle rum, and heavy pot-still rum, married in one blend. See the house on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Diplomatico\"\u003eDiplomatico vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer the brand's infosheet: dried plums, oak, and delicate spice on the nose; a complex, balanced palate of dried fruit, wood, and vanilla. The brand positions Mantuano slightly drier than Reserva Exclusiva, built for mixing while holding its own neat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour it into a rum Old Fashioned or a dark Daiquiri, or sip it over one large cube. The flagship sipping rum is in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e as Reserva Exclusiva.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Mantuano an 8 year old rum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — it is a blend of rums aged up to eight years. Eight years is the oldest component, not a minimum age for everything in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat stills make Mantuano?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThree: column stills for light rum, a batch kettle for intermediate rum, and copper pot stills for the heavy, complex component, from molasses and sugar cane honeys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"Mantuano\" mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt names the mantuanos, colonial Venezuela's local elite, and honours Don Juancho Nieto Melendez, the 19th-century enthusiast on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tradition Range's mixing rum, three stills in one bottle — order Diplomatico Mantuano online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Diplomatico","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099451826219,"sku":"DM0937L","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Diplomatico-Mantuano_6c648da4-e68f-4779-ad88-6c117f6cf6b4.jpg?v=1625982105"},{"product_id":"bacardi-reserva-ocho-rum","title":"Bacardi Reserva Ocho Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003eBacardi Reserva Ocho Rum is a 750mL rum bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof), aged for a minimum of eight years under the Caribbean sun in Puerto Rico. \"Ocho\" is the eight. It is based on a family recipe from 1862 and was the Bacardi family's private reserve blend — kept solely for the family for seven generations, and described as one of the oldest private rum blends in the world. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum 8 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Based on a Bacardi family recipe from 1862; the family's private blend for seven generations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep and mellow aged reserve rum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puerto Rico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Family's Private Blend, After Seven Generations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost drinkers never saw Ocho for most of its life: blended from a family recipe dating to 1862, it was poured only inside the Bacardi family for seven generations before wider release. A minimum of eight Caribbean years gives it the deep, mellow character that made it the house reserve — and the middle rung of the modern aged range, between Cuatro and Diez. See the house on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Bacardi\"\u003eBacardi vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer Bacardi: prune, apricot, nutmeg, and vanilla over a clean oaky background; smooth, rich, and full with a long finish — the house shorthand is \"deep and mellow.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn its own or neat in a snifter, or in classics the brand suggests, such as an Old Cuban or a Rum Old Fashioned. The rest of the aged ladder is in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWas Bacardi Ocho really created in 1862?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is based on a family recipe from 1862 and was the Bacardi family's private blend for seven generations — that recipe-and-private-blend framing is the accurate claim, not a commercial product launched in 1862.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long is Reserva Ocho aged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA minimum of eight years — \"Ocho\" is Spanish for eight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Bacardi Ocho taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrune, apricot, nutmeg, and vanilla over clean oak — deep and mellow, with a long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeven generations of private reserve, now on the shelf — order Bacardi Reserva Ocho online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bacardi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099451858987,"sku":"DM0938L","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Bacardi-Reserva-Ocho-Rum_bd04a3b1-626c-4aa7-89af-5500b3078755.jpg?v=1626029980"},{"product_id":"bacardi-anejo-cuatro-rum","title":"Bacardi Anejo Cuatro Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003eBacardi Anejo Cuatro Rum is a 750mL golden rum bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof), barrel-aged for a minimum of four years under the Caribbean sun in Puerto Rico. \"Cuatro\" is the four — the entry point to Bacardi's premium aged range, inspired by founder Don Facundo Bacardi's original approach to aged rum. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum 4 years in barrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden aged rum, positioned for elevated cocktails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puerto Rico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFour Years Toward the Premium Range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCuatro was Bacardi's bridge from its mixing rums to its aged reserves: at least four Caribbean years in barrel, giving a golden rum with real oak and honey depth that still mixes cleanly. It sits below the eight-year Ocho and the ten-year Diez in the range's ladder of minimum ages. See the house on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Bacardi\"\u003eBacardi vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer Bacardi: mild vanilla, toasted oak, clove, and honey, with a smooth finish and a golden apricot hue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt for elevated cocktails — a Rum Old Fashioned or a golden Daiquiri — and smooth enough to sip on a cube. Step up the range in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e with Ocho and Diez.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long is Bacardi Cuatro aged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA minimum of four years in barrel under the Caribbean sun — \"Cuatro\" is Spanish for four.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Cuatro a mixing rum or a sipping rum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBacardi positions it for elevated cocktails, and its vanilla, clove, and honey profile also sips comfortably over ice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does Cuatro sit in the Bacardi aged range?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the entry point: minimum 4 years here, against a minimum of 8 for Reserva Ocho and 10 for Gran Reserva Diez.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour Caribbean years at the foot of the aged range — order Bacardi Anejo Cuatro online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bacardi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099451891755,"sku":"DM0939L","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Bacardi-Anejo-Cuatro-Rum_3afa60d3-5c3b-4c1f-b76d-119d5ecb5051.jpg?v=1626030216"},{"product_id":"bacoo-5-year-old-rum","title":"Bacoo 5 Year Old Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003eBacoo 5 Year Old Rum is farm-to-glass Dominican rum — 750mL at 40% ABV (80 proof), distilled from fresh estate-grown cane juice and aged 5 years in ex-bourbon barrels, grown, produced and bottled in the Dominican Republic, and you can order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 years — the brand ages by the scotch convention, so 5 is the youngest rum in the bottle; the blend carries dashes of 8 and 12 year rum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e fresh sugarcane juice (not molasses), copper and stainless-steel distillation, Spanish-style rum, ex-bourbon barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e grown, produced and bottled in the Dominican Republic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Mischievous Genie of Dominican Rum\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBacoo is named for the mischievous wish-granting genie of Dominican and Caribbean folklore — folklore says a Bacoo lives on bananas and milk and will grant your wishes if kept happy. The rum is built on the same spirit: estate-grown cane, distilled from fresh cane juice rather than molasses, and honest age statements based on the youngest rum in the bottle. The 5 Year Old is the dessert-forward pour of the line — light copper in the glass, with candied, funky aromas and an oily, soft, off-dry body carrying hints of caramel, soft papaya, hearts of palm and banana, finishing long and warming with nut butter, toffee and pineapple cake. Browse more of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or see everything from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Bacoo\"\u003eBacoo\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight copper color; candied, funky aromas over a rich mouthfeel. The palate is oily and soft, off-dry and full-bodied — caramel, soft papaya, hearts of palm and banana up front, moving to a long warming finish of nut butter, toffee and pineapple cake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSip it neat to catch the full dessert-like character, or pour it over one large cube. It is built for both: seamless enough to sip, versatile enough to mix — try it in a classic Daiquiri or a dark rum Old Fashioned where the caramel-toffee notes carry the drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"5 Year Old\" mean on Bacoo rum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBacoo follows the scotch convention: 5 is the youngest rum in the bottle. The blend actually carries dashes of 8 and 12 year old rum, but only the 5-year figure is stated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Bacoo rum made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFresh sugarcane juice from estate-grown cane — not molasses — distilled in copper and stainless steel and aged in ex-bourbon barrels. It is a Spanish-style rum from the Dominican Republic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Bacoo 5 Year Old taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCandied, funky aromas with caramel, soft papaya, hearts of palm and banana, and a long nut-butter, toffee and pineapple-cake finish. The brand calls it rich and dessert-like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Bacoo 5 Year Old good for cocktails?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — the brand describes it as seamless for sipping with plenty of versatility for mixing. Use it anywhere a rich aged rum belongs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mischievous little genie in a 750mL bottle — order Bacoo 5 Year Old Rum online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bacoo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099451957291,"sku":"DM0941L","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Bacoo-5-Year-Old-Rum_df8c1434-9711-427d-b403-7e9e7425da21.jpg?v=1626029737"},{"product_id":"bacoo-8-year-old-rum","title":"Bacoo 8 Year Old Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003eBacoo 8 Year Old Rum takes the brand's farm-to-glass Dominican platform three years deeper — 750mL at 40% ABV (80 proof), distilled from fresh estate-grown cane juice and aged 8 years in ex-bourbon barrels, grown, produced and bottled in the Dominican Republic, and you can order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 years — scotch convention, youngest rum in the bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e fresh sugarcane juice, copper and stainless-steel distillation, Spanish-style, ex-bourbon barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e grown, produced and bottled in the Dominican Republic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThree More Years in Oak\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the 5 Year Old leads with candied, dessert-like charm, the 8 Year Old trades sweetness for structure. The same estate cane juice and copper-distilled spirit spend eight years in ex-bourbon barrels, and the extra time shows: enticing copper color, a lively dryish full body, and ample barrel character that keeps it serious as a sipping rum while holding up in cocktails. It is the connoisseur's pick of the pair — same Dominican farm-to-glass honesty, deeper into the oak. Browse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e for more aged expressions, or everything from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Bacoo\"\u003eBacoo\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnticing copper color with lively, dryish full body. Aromas of banana chip, hard candy, dried orange and geraniol open into a peppery, complex palate of caramelized starfruit, roasted nut and toasty cedar, finishing with raisin toast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat or with a single cube — the dryish, barrel-forward profile rewards slow sipping. For cocktails, it stands up to bitters and citrus: a rum Old Fashioned or a split-base Manhattan lets the roasted-nut and cedar notes do the talking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is Bacoo 8 Year Old different from the 5 Year Old?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSame cane-juice spirit and Dominican origin, aged 8 years instead of 5 in ex-bourbon barrels — drier, more barrel-driven, with peppery and cedar notes where the 5 Year Old is candied and dessert-like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Bacoo 8 Year Old a sipping rum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe brand describes it as \"ample barrel character for sipping\" — yes, it is built to sip, though it mixes well too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the youngest rum in the bottle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n8 years — Bacoo states ages by the scotch convention, so the 8-year figure is the youngest rum in the blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Bacoo rum made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nGrown, produced and bottled entirely in the Dominican Republic, from estate cane juice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGo deeper into the oak — grab Bacoo 8 Year Old Rum online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bacoo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099451990059,"sku":"DM0942L","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Bacoo-8-Year-Old-Rum_bc734772-968d-484f-9b4d-0458a85b7169.jpg?v=1626029738"},{"product_id":"bacoo-12-year-old-rum","title":"Bacoo 12 Year Old Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003eBacoo 12 Year Old Rum is a 750mL Dominican rum bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof), produced farm to bottle in the Dominican Republic from fresh-pressed cane juice of estate-grown sugar cane. Bacoo states its ages the way Scotch whisky does — the number is the youngest rum in the bottle — so every rum here is at least 12 years old, rested in ex-bourbon oak casks. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum 12 years — the stated age is the youngest rum in the bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh-pressed cane juice from estate-grown sugar cane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Proprietary column still in copper and stainless steel (no pot stills)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCasks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ex-bourbon oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dominican Republic, farm to bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAn Age Statement That Means Its Minimum\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBacoo takes its name from the mischievous, wish-granting spirit of Caribbean folklore said to dwell in bottles — and it bottles its rum with unusual honesty about age. Where solera brands quote averages, Bacoo labels only the youngest component, so a bottle marked 12 may hold older rum but never younger. The fresh cane juice base, fermented in stainless steel and run through its proprietary column still, gives a Spanish-style profile with floral, green-cane lift. See the house on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Bacoo\"\u003eBacoo vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the producer's style profile: honey, vanilla, and butterscotch in the Spanish style, with floral and fresh green-cane notes; retailer notes add caramelized sugar, ripe banana, toasted oak, and baking spice with a long, smooth finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSip it neat to taste the true-age depth, or give a Daiquiri a 12-year backbone. More Dominican and aged rums are in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Bacoo 12 a solera rum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — Bacoo states its ages like Scotch whisky: the number on the label is the youngest rum in the bottle, so 12 means a minimum of 12 years, not an average.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Bacoo made from molasses?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, per the producer — it is made from fresh-pressed cane juice of estate-grown sugar cane, produced farm to bottle in the Dominican Republic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat still does Bacoo use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA proprietary column still built from copper and stainless steel. The producer is explicit that it does not use pot stills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA folklore spirit with a Scotch-honest age statement — order Bacoo 12 Year Old online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bacoo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099452022827,"sku":"DM0943L","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Bacoo-12-Year-Old-Rum_67a512bf-9cde-43ff-ad0d-be9390747c07.jpg?v=1626029868"},{"product_id":"bacardi-gran-reserva-diez-rum","title":"Bacardi Gran Reserva Diez Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003eBacardi Gran Reserva Diez Rum is a 750mL dark gold rum bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof), barrel-aged for a minimum of ten years under the Caribbean sun in Puerto Rico and filtered through charcoal for a smooth finish. \"Diez\" is the ten — a decade at minimum in barrel before blending. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum 10 years barrel-aged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expertly blended; charcoal filtered for a smooth finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extra rare dark gold rum, positioned for sipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puerto Rico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Minimum of Ten Caribbean Years\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiez is the top of Bacardi's Gran Reserva aged range: rums rested at least a decade under the Puerto Rican sun, blended for brightness as much as depth, and charcoal filtered so the oak arrives polished rather than raw. It sits a full step beyond the eight-year Ocho in both age and intent. See the house on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Bacardi\"\u003eBacardi vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer Bacardi: almond and peach on the nose; banana, pear, and vanilla on the palate, balanced by caramelized vanilla and oak; a finish of pineapple and cinnamon over bright stone fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBacardi positions Diez as a sipping rum — neat or on the rocks, where the decade of oak can speak. More aged Puerto Rican rums are in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"Diez\" mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTen — for the minimum ten years the rum is barrel-aged before blending.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long is Bacardi Diez aged, exactly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt least ten years. Bacardi states a minimum of ten years, so older rums may be in the blend; it is not a single-vintage ten-year bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Bacardi Diez charcoal filtered?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — Bacardi charcoal filters Diez for a smooth finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTen years minimum, polished through charcoal — order Bacardi Gran Reserva Diez online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bacardi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099452088363,"sku":"DM0944L","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Bacardi-Gran-Reserva-Diez-Rum_71a4539e-44a8-45e3-89fa-2f4ed3ed06c1.jpg?v=1626030118"},{"product_id":"goslings-family-reserve-old-rum","title":"Goslings Family Reserve Old Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003eGoslings Family Reserve Old Rum is a 750mL Bermuda sipping rum bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof), crafted from the same blend as the renowned Goslings Black Seal but aged far longer in once-used charred oak barrels. The bottle itself carries no age statement; producer materials describe the rum as aged between 16 and 19 years. Each bottle is hand labeled, individually numbered, and dipped in wax. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e No age statement on the bottle; producer materials describe 16–19 years in once-used charred oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e The same Bermuda blend as Goslings Black Seal, aged far longer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand labeled, individually numbered, wax-dipped, boxed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blended in Bermuda (Goslings, est. family business 1806)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBlack Seal, Given Far More Time\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoslings has blended rum in Bermuda since the 19th century, and Black Seal became the island's signature pour. Family Reserve takes that same blend and leaves it in once-used charred oak until it picks up the luscious, nuanced complexity the family compares to a rare Scotch or Cognac — then bottles it the old way, by hand, with wax and a number on every bottle. See the house on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Goslings\"\u003eGoslings vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer producer materials: a complex nose of leather, chocolate, and a hint of pepper; a smooth, elegant palate with traces of smoke, vanilla, and cigar box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the sipping rum, not the mixing rum — pour it neat or with one cube in a snifter. Black Seal remains the Dark 'n Stormy base; more aged rums are in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow old is Goslings Family Reserve?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bottle carries no formal age statement. Producer materials describe it as aged between 16 and 19 years in once-used charred oak — far longer than Black Seal — but that range is not printed on the bottle as an age statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Family Reserve differ from Black Seal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSame Bermuda blend, much longer aging, and a hand-finished presentation: hand labeled, numbered, and wax-dipped, positioned purely for sipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Goslings rum distilled in Bermuda?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGoslings is a Bermuda blending house — it blends and bottles on the island from imported distillates, a family business dating to 1806. The copy makes no Bermuda distillation claim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Seal's blend, aged into a wax-sealed sipper — order Goslings Family Reserve online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goslings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099452153899,"sku":"DM0946L","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Goslings-Family-Reserve-Old-Rum_509c7ed6-df5f-4c79-9b89-56b098d6c4d9.jpg?v=1625951508"},{"product_id":"dictador-12-years-rum","title":"Dictador 12 Years Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003eDictador 12 Years Rum is a 750mL Colombian rum bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof), solera-aged in pre-used oak barrels in Cartagena to an average age of 12 years, from components spanning 8 to 14 years. Like its older sibling, it is made from fermented virgin sugar cane honey and distilled partly in copper alembic and partly in steel continuous column stills. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solera system — components 8–14 years, average age 12 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Virgin sugar cane honey (not molasses)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper alembic pot stills and steel continuous column stills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cartagena, Colombia (Destileria Colombiana)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Entry Point to the Dictador Solera\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 12 Years is the lighter, medium-bodied door into the house style: cane honey instead of molasses, two still families blended for balance, and a solera that marries 8- to 14-year-old rums into a 12-year average. It carries the same Cartagena production as the 20 Years, at an earlier stage of its depth. See the house on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Dictador\"\u003eDictador vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer the producer: rich amber with reddish tones; soft caramel, honey, dry seeds, and lightly roasted coffee on the nose opening to medium oak; a soft, round palate of caramel, cocoa, and light coffee; a lightly oaky, lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat, on a cube, or as the aged base of a Rum Old Fashioned. Ready to step up? The 20 Years solera is in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs every rum in Dictador 12 at least 12 years old?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — 12 is the solera average. The blend spans 8 to 14 years, and solera casks are topped up rather than emptied, so the stated number is an average age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the 12 differ from the Dictador 20?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSame cane-honey base and dual-still production; the difference is solera depth — an average of 12 years here against 20, with a lighter, more caramel-and-coffee profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is virgin sugar cane honey?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe concentrated first press of sugar cane, fermented directly — Dictador distills from cane honey rather than molasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart the solera range here — order Dictador 12 Years online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dictador","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099452284971,"sku":"DM0950L","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Dictador-12-Years-Rum_2b4f16b7-b653-496b-bccc-be31784b894f.jpg?v=1625983179"},{"product_id":"dictador-20-years-rum","title":"Dictador 20 Years Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003eDictador 20 Years Rum is a 750mL Colombian rum bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof), solera-aged in pre-used oak barrels in Cartagena to an average age of 20 years, from components spanning 14 to 24 years. It is made from fermented virgin sugar cane honey — not molasses — and distilled partly in copper alembic and partly in steel continuous column stills. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solera system — components 14–24 years, average age 20 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Virgin sugar cane honey (first-press cane juice, not molasses)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper alembic pot stills and steel continuous column stills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cartagena, Colombia (Destileria Colombiana)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSolera Depth From Virgin Cane Honey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDictador starts where most rum does not: virgin sugar cane honey, the concentrated first press of the cane, fermented and split between copper alembic and steel column distillation for a medium-to-full body. The solera then does the slow work — older casks topped with younger rum and never fully emptied, so the blend's average age reaches 20 years. See the house on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Dictador\"\u003eDictador vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer the producer: an intense dark amber colour; soft caramel, vanilla, smoky honey, toffee, dry seeds, and roasted coffee on the nose over rounded oak; a soft, round, full-flavoured palate of caramel, vanilla, cocoa, and roasted honey with a long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sipping rum — pour it neat or with a single cube and let the coffee and cocoa build. The younger 12 Years solera is also in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"20 Years\" mean on a solera rum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is the blend's average age, not a minimum: the solera combines rums from 14 to 24 years old, averaging 20. In a solera, no cask is ever fully emptied, so ages are expressed as averages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Dictador made from molasses?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — it is made from virgin sugar cane honey, the first-press cane juice, which gives a different fermentation base from molasses rums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy use two kinds of still?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCopper alembic distillation brings heavier character and the steel column brings cleaner spirit; blending the two balances the rum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 20-year-average solera built on cane honey, not molasses — order Dictador 20 Years online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dictador","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099452350507,"sku":"DM0951L","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Dictador-20-Years-Rum_ca44e0f1-01b1-4fe4-88a6-c543254d446d.jpg?v=1625982935"},{"product_id":"pussers-rum-gunpowder-proof","title":"Pusser's Rum Gunpowder Proof","description":"\u003cp\u003ePusser's Rum Gunpowder Proof is a 750mL Royal Navy style rum bottled at 54.5% ABV (109 proof) — the original Admiralty strength, blended to the recipe last used when the Royal Navy ended the daily ration on 31 July 1970. It is aged a minimum of three years in charred oak in Guyana. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 54.5% (109 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum 3 years in charred oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Navy rum at original Admiralty (gunpowder) strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guyana (brand home: British Virgin Islands)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt Proof, By the Gunpowder Test\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore the hydrometer, a ship's purser — the \"Pusser\" — proved a tot had not been watered down by dousing gunpowder in the rum and lighting it: if it ignited, the rum was at proof. Pusser's bottles this expression at that original Admiralty strength, from Demerara molasses rums in Guyana's wooden pot-still tradition, in a dark coppery amber style. See the house on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Pusser%27s%20Rum\"\u003ePusser's Rum vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer the official product page: pungent molasses, treacle, toffee, honey, and vanilla on the nose with oak, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger; full-bodied and more intense than the Blue Label, with a long, smooth, mellow finish for its strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few drops of water open it up neat; at full strength it is also the brand's Painkiller base for drinkers who want the Navy pour uncut. More navy-strength rums are in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"Gunpowder Proof\" mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt names the pre-hydrometer test: rum doused on gunpowder and lit — ignition proved the spirit had not been watered down. This bottling sits at 54.5% ABV (109 proof).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Gunpowder Proof stronger than the Blue Label?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — 54.5% ABV here versus 42% ABV for the US Blue Label, from the same Admiralty family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Pusser's Gunpowder Proof made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Guyana, from Demerara River Valley molasses; the British Virgin Islands are the brand's home, not the distillation origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Admiralty strength, gunpowder and all — order Pusser's Gunpowder Proof online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pusser's Rum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099452579883,"sku":"DM0955L","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Pussers-Gunpowder-Proof-British-Navy-Rum_ade93ffe-8a9a-4be0-a6d8-d19ded253923.jpg?v=1625859240"},{"product_id":"pussers-rum-original-admiralty-blend","title":"Pusser's Rum Original Admiralty Blend","description":"\u003cp\u003ePusser's Rum Original Admiralty Blend is the Blue Label Royal Navy rum in a 750mL bottle at 42% ABV (84 proof) in this US bottling, blended to the Admiralty recipe last used when the Royal Navy ended its daily rum ration on 31 July 1970. It is aged a minimum of three years and is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42% (84 proof) — US bottling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum 3 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Navy style rum — the Pusser's Blue Label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guyana, Demerara River Valley (brand home: British Virgin Islands)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Admiralty Blend Behind the Navy Tot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more than three centuries the Royal Navy issued a daily rum ration, and the blend that went into the tot followed an Admiralty specification. When the ration ended on Black Tot Day, 31 July 1970, Pusser's took up that blending recipe — Demerara molasses rums in the wooden pot-still tradition of Guyana's Demerara River Valley. See the house on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Pusser%27s%20Rum\"\u003ePusser's Rum vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer the brand's official shop: Demerara sugar, molasses, dried fruit, island spice, and caramel on the nose, a full and round body, and a long finish with mild spicy warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the rum the Painkiller was built on — mix it with pineapple, orange, and coconut, or pour it neat to taste the Navy style straight. Its stronger sibling is in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e as Gunpowder Proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does some Pusser's Blue Label say 40% and some 42%?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is the same Blue Label bottled at different strengths by market: 42% ABV for the US 750mL bottle sold here, and 40% for the international bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat ended on 31 July 1970?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Royal Navy's daily rum ration. Pusser's follows the Admiralty blending recipe last used on that day, known as Black Tot Day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the Original Admiralty Blend differ from Gunpowder Proof?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey share the Admiralty family recipe; Gunpowder Proof is bottled at the original full strength of 54.5% ABV, while this Blue Label pours at 42%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Navy's own blend, bottled for the US at full Blue Label strength — order Pusser's Original Admiralty Blend online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pusser's Rum","offers":[{"title":"750mL","offer_id":40776167620651,"sku":"DM0960L","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1L","offer_id":40776167653419,"sku":"DM0960L-2","price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Pussers-Rum-Original-Admiralty-Blend.jpg?v=1625859240"},{"product_id":"malahat-spirits-white-rum","title":"Malahat Spirits White Rum","description":"We searched for every molasses we could find and combined it with every yeast that we thought might work. 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Sip the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Tommy%20Bahama\"\u003eTommy Bahama collection\u003c\/a\u003e and more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003eBarbados rum\u003c\/a\u003e at Del Mesa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer brand and reviewer notes: the nose is clean and inviting — sugar and vanilla with a crisp edge and hints of tangy tropical fruit. The palate is smooth and lightly sweet with coconut, banana, and vanilla in a creamy, viscous texture. The finish is clean with a bright tropical-fruit lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a cocktail rum first: daiquiris, mojitos, piña coladas, and any tropical build where you want real rum character without color. It is smooth enough to sip chilled over ice as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Tommy Bahama White Sand Rum aged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — a minimum of two years in used bourbon barrels, then filtered to remove the color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Tommy Bahama White Sand Rum made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBarbados, at the Foursquare Rum Distillery (R. L. 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L. Seale \u0026amp; Co. at the Foursquare Rum Distillery, in a 750mL bottle. Launched in spring 2007 by Sidney Frank Importing Co. in partnership with the Tommy Bahama Corporation, it is the amber, oak-driven half of the original Tommy Bahama rum duo. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 proof (40% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold rum — blend aged minimum 3 years in used bourbon barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin \/ distillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barbados — R. L. Seale \u0026amp; Co., Foursquare Rum Distillery (molasses-based)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLaunch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2007, Sidney Frank Importing Co. × Tommy Bahama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBarbados Gold, Island Attitude\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTommy Bahama built its brand on the idea that life should feel like a beach chair — and its rums were built by people who actually know rum. The Golden Sun is commissioned from Foursquare, one of Barbados's most respected distilleries, where Richard Seale's team ages the blend three-plus years in ex-bourbon wood for a full-bodied amber rum with real oak character. Explore the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Tommy%20Bahama\"\u003eTommy Bahama collection\u003c\/a\u003e and more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003eBarbados rum\u003c\/a\u003e at Del Mesa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer brand and retailer notes: an elegant, fruity nose with caramel, oak, and roasted nuts. The palate is full-bodied and amber — coffee, sweet pralines, cinnamon, and vanilla with baking spice. The finish brings dark coffee, leather, and a hint of bitter oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat or on a large cube to appreciate the three years of oak, or as the backbone of a proper rum Old Fashioned or a dark-and-stormy style highball. It stands up to cola without disappearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Tommy Bahama Golden Sun Rum made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBarbados — distilled and bottled by R. L. Seale \u0026amp; Co. at the Foursquare Rum Distillery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow old is Tommy Bahama Golden Sun Rum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a blend of rums aged a minimum of three years in used bourbon barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the ABV of Tommy Bahama Golden Sun Rum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e40% ABV (80 proof) in a 750mL bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet Tommy Bahama Golden Sun Rum delivered from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA — order online for a taste of the islands.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tommy Bahama","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099453431851,"sku":"DM0975L","price":499.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Tommy-Bahama-Golden-Sun-Rum_576b0257-98f4-46d2-8103-38a482a3e4ab.jpg?v=1625794860"},{"product_id":"smith-cross-traditional-jamaica-rum","title":"Smith \u0026 Cross Traditional Jamaica Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmith \u0026amp; Cross Traditional Jamaica Rum is a 750mL Jamaican rum bottled at 57% ABV (114 proof) — true navy strength — blended only from Wedderburn and Plummer pot-still distillates, with no added sugar and no chill filtration. It is old-school Jamaica rum from an English merchant house whose roots reach back to 1788: big, funky, and unapologetic. 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The modern bottling honors that trade: only the two heavy pot-still styles — Wedderburn and Plummer — widely reported as Hampden Estate production in Jamaica, bottled at the 57% strength the British Royal Navy once demanded, without the added sugar, chill filtration, or excess dilution that soften most modern rums. See the house on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Smith%20%26%20Cross\"\u003eSmith \u0026amp; Cross vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer the importer: caramelized banana, exotic tropical fruit, and spice over an earthy finish — the high-ester pot-still signature that made Jamaican rum famous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt for tiki and classic rum cocktails — a Mai Tai, a Jungle Bird, or a Planter's Punch that tastes like rum again. 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It pours a deep chocolate brown and drinks rich — vanilla, dark chocolate, and espresso in a full-flavoured mixing and sipping rum. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark rum — deep chocolate-brown color, thick viscosity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pure Hawaiian cane sugar (not molasses)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Twice distilled in a vintage 1,210-gallon steam-powered copper pot still\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Filtered water from Mount Wai'ale'ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecognition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold Medal and Best In Class, 2011 Miami Rum Renaissance Festival; Silver, 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition; Bronze, 2023 IWSC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kalaheo, Kaua'i, Hawai'i (Koloa Rum Company)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Dark, Rich End of the Koloa Range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the Coconut rum is clear and tropical, the Dark is the house's brooding pour: the same Kaua'i cane-sugar base and vintage copper pot still, finished to a deep chocolate-brown colour with light black-coffee-coloured legs when you swirl the glass. It is built to stand up in a Dark 'n Stormy or a Mai Tai and still show its vanilla and chocolate weight. Explore the range on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Koloa\"\u003eKoloa vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer the brand: robust vanilla, dark semi-sweet chocolate, fresh-brewed espresso, and chocolate cupcakes on the nose; the palate follows with vanilla and dark chocolate into a light espresso finish — dry and highly flavourful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFloat it on a Dark 'n Stormy, give a Mai Tai its dark-rum depth, or sip it neat with a single cube. More dark and aged rums are in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Koloa Dark Rum taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVanilla, dark semi-sweet chocolate, and espresso lead, with a dry, flavourful finish — the richest profile in Koloa's core range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Koloa Dark Rum made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Kalaheo, on the island of Kaua'i, Hawai'i, from pure cane sugar, distilled in a vintage 1,210-gallon copper pot still and cut with Mount Wai'ale'ale water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Koloa Kaua'i Dark Rum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e80 proof (40% ABV) in the 750mL bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark chocolate and espresso depth from Kaua'i cane — order Koloa Dark online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koloa","offers":[{"title":"750mL","offer_id":40838753681451,"sku":"DM0994L","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1L","offer_id":40838753714219,"sku":"DM0994L-2","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Koloa-Kauai-Dark-Rum_e0a5c888-7b45-42d7-9713-c7fc2415db66.jpg?v=1625913577"},{"product_id":"koloa-kauai-coconut-rum","title":"Koloa Kaua'i Coconut Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003eKoloa Kaua'i Coconut Rum is a 750mL coconut-flavoured white rum bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof), made on Kaua'i, Hawai'i from pure cane sugar, twice distilled in a vintage 1,210-gallon steam-powered copper pot still, and cut with filtered water from Mount Wai'ale'ale. It is Koloa Rum Company's tropical signature — intense roasted coconut in a clear, mixable white rum. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coconut-flavoured white rum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pure Hawaiian cane sugar (not molasses)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Twice distilled in a vintage 1,210-gallon steam-powered copper pot still\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Filtered water from Mount Wai'ale'ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecognition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double Gold, 2022 SIP Awards; Gold, 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition; Chairman's Trophy, 2016 Ultimate Spirits Challenge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kalaheo, Kaua'i, Hawai'i (Koloa Rum Company)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKaua'i Cane, a Vintage Copper Still, and Real Coconut Character\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKoloa was the first licensed distillery on Kaua'i, and its rums still run through the distillery's vintage copper pot still and are cut with rainwater that falls on Mount Wai'ale'ale — among the wettest spots on earth — and filters through volcanic strata into underground aquifers. The Coconut rum builds its flavour on that twice-distilled white rum base, pouring with a faint green opalescence and a thick, viscous texture. Explore the range on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Koloa\"\u003eKoloa vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer the brand: intense coconut and roasted coconut on the nose with a hint of piña colada; the palate starts dry at full proof, then opens into young coconut flesh; the finish brings light toasted coconut, fresh lime zest, and a touch of caramelised pineapple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe obvious move is a Piña Colada, but it also earns its place in a Coconut Mojito or simply over ice with lime. More tropical bottles are in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Koloa Coconut a flavored rum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — it is a coconut-flavoured white rum at full 80 proof, made from pure cane sugar and twice distilled in Koloa's copper pot still.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Koloa rum made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Kalaheo, on the island of Kaua'i, Hawai'i, by the Koloa Rum Company — the island's first licensed distillery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Koloa Kaua'i Coconut Rum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e80 proof (40% ABV) in the 750mL bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKaua'i cane and roasted coconut in a full-proof white rum — order Koloa Coconut online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koloa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099454316587,"sku":"DM0995L","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Koloa-Kauai-Coconut-Rum_618738ce-7ce9-4905-8524-e6be00fae0d3.jpg?v=1625913579"},{"product_id":"deadhead-rum","title":"DeadHead Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeadHead Rum is a 750mL Mexican rum aged six years and bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) — instantly recognizable by its hand-crafted shrunken-head bottle, and seriously good inside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistilled from sugar cane molasses and aged in charred oak casks, DeadHead is a six-year-old rum with real depth: vanilla, caramel and cocoa layered over a smooth, mellow spirit. The shrunken-head decanter is a conversation piece for the bar cart that happens to pour a genuinely sippable aged rum. Explore our rum collection: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.delmesaliquor.com\/collections\/rum\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.delmesaliquor.com\/collections\/rum\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nose: Vanilla bean, caramel, toasted oak and a hint of dried fruit. Palate: Smooth and rounded — brown sugar, cocoa, honey and baking spice. Finish: Warm and lingering with sweet oak and a touch of molasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy it here:\u003c\/strong\u003e Six years in oak at this price is a steal, and the bottle alone makes it one of the best gifts in the rum aisle. Del Mesa Liquor ships it fast in protective packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to enjoy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sip neat or on a big cube to appreciate the oak aging; it also upgrades a Rum Old Fashioned or a simple rum-and-ginger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ — How old is DeadHead Rum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is aged six years in oak casks before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ — What is the bottle supposed to be?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe decanter is modeled on a shrunken head — each bottle is hand-finished, so no two are exactly alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ — Is DeadHead a sipping rum or a mixer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth — it is smooth enough to sip neat, with enough body to stand up in cocktails.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DeadHead","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099454382123,"sku":"DM0997L","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/files\/DeadHeadRum.jpg?v=1695324009"},{"product_id":"ron-botran-reserva-blanca","title":"Ron Botran Reserva Blanca Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003eRon Botran Reserva Blanca Rum is an aged white rum bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof), distilled in Guatemala from virgin sugar cane honey and aged under Botran's dynamic solera system in American white oak barrels that previously held American whiskey, then charcoal filtered back to crystal clear. It carries the depth of an aged rum with the clean color a cocktail needs. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Virgin sugar cane honey (first-press cane juice)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dynamic solera, 3–8 years in American whiskey casks, then charcoal filtered to remove color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging location:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guatemalan highlands, at about 2,300 meters above sea level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guatemala (Ron de Guatemala)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAn Aged Rum, Filtered Back to White\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost white rums are unaged. Reserva Blanca starts the other way: Botran ferments virgin cane honey — the first press of the cane, not molasses — and ages the rum for years in the cool Guatemalan highlands around Quetzaltenango, where maturation runs slower than at sea level. Charcoal filtration then strips the color the barrels gave it, leaving a crystal-clear rum that keeps its woody, dried-fruit depth. See the house on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Botran\"\u003eBotran vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer the brand and expert notes: delicate woody and dried-fruit character under a crystal-clear color, with vanilla, oak, white grape, and pineapple, a soft fruity palate with grapefruit peel, and a clean, dry, lightly citrus finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt for high-end mixing — it brings aged-rum depth to a Daiquiri or Mojito without changing the drink's color. 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The blend marries distillates from the country's four heritage stills and rests in old bourbon oak casks. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 proof) — US bottling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blend of rums aged a minimum of 15 years, with components up to 25 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStills:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enmore wooden Coffey, Diamond metal Coffey, Port Mourant double wooden pot, Versailles single wooden pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old bourbon oak casks, tropical aging in Guyana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diamond Distillery, Demerara, Guyana (Demerara Distillers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFour Heritage Stills, One Diamond Distillery Blend\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuyana once had hundreds of sugar estates, each with its own still; Demerara Distillers consolidated the survivors at the Diamond Distillery, the country's last remaining distillery. 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Maison Ferrand created it to mark Alexandre Gabriel's 20 years as the house's Master Blender — the \"20th Anniversary\" in the name is his, not an age statement on the rum. 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The molasses rum is distilled at the West Indies Rum Distillery in Barbados and aged 8 to 15 years in bourbon casks in the tropical climate, then shipped across the Atlantic in cask for a second maturation in ex-Ferrand Cognac casks in southwest France, where the cooler, drier air tightens the blend. The brand — renamed from Plantation to Planteray in 2024, with the rums themselves unchanged — credits the finished XO with more than 55 gold medals. See the house on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Planteray\"\u003ePlanteray vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer the official Ferrand sheet: floral and fruity on the nose with vanilla, cocoa, and milk chocolate; the palate brings cinnamon-like spice, gently sweet molasses, and a soft, chewy texture with holiday spice cake, rum-flavored chocolate, and sugar cookie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour it neat or over a single large cube — the Cognac-cask finish rewards slow sipping. It also makes a rich, spirit-forward Rum Old Fashioned. More aged rums are in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Planteray XO a 20-year-old rum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — the 20th Anniversary name marks Master Blender Alexandre Gabriel's 20 years at Maison Ferrand. The rum itself is double aged: 8–15 years in bourbon casks in Barbados, then a second maturation in Ferrand casks in France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is double ageing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is Planteray's signature method: the rum matures first in its country of origin (here, Barbados, in bourbon casks), then travels in cask to France for a second maturation in Cognac casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Planteray XO 20th Anniversary?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e80 proof (40% ABV) in the 750mL US bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo climates and two cask families in one bottle — order Planteray XO 20th Anniversary online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planteray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099455856683,"sku":"DM1010L","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Plantation-XO-20th-Anniversary-Rum_e4285952-2f7b-468c-aedf-bcda1bc49ebb.jpg?v=1625863088"},{"product_id":"mocambo-20-year-art-edition-rum","title":"Mocambo 20 Year Art Edition Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003eMocambo 20 Year Art Edition Rum is a 750mL Mexican rum bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) by Licores Veracruz in Cordoba, Veracruz — a single-barrel rum aged a full 20 years in European white oak at 900 metres above sea level, presented in the Art Edition bottle wrapped in amate tree fibre by Maestro Victor Fernandez. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged rum (ron anejo) — single-barrel method\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 years in European white oak barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cordoba, Veracruz, Mexico — Licores Veracruz; aged at 900 m elevation in a humid subtropical climate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe bottle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Art Edition — wrapped in amate tree vegetable fibre, a pre-Hispanic Mexican technique, by artist Victor Fernandez; each bottle individually numbered and unique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwenty Years in Veracruz, Wrapped in Amate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLicores Veracruz runs its aged rums as a ladder: the younger tiers are blended by the solera method, but the house reserves the single-barrel method for the top — and the 20 Year is that top. Two decades in European white oak in the humid subtropical climate at Cordoba, 900 metres up, gives the rum its mahogany depth without tropical overdrive. The Art Edition then dresses the bottle as an object in its own right: Maestro Victor Fernandez wraps each one in amate, the bark fibre worked in Mexico since before the Spanish arrived, so every numbered bottle is a one-off piece around a 20-year-old rum. Browse the house on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Mocambo\"\u003eMocambo vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer the producer's official notes: mahogany with gold and amber highlights; a nose led by the barrel — vanilla, caramel, almond, hazelnut and tobacco; and a balanced, refined palate closing on a subtle, elegant woody finish. It is a dry-leaning, oak-composed style of aged rum rather than a sweet one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour it neat and unhurried, as you would a 20-year-old whisky — the oak, tobacco and nut notes are the point. A single ice cube softens the wood into caramel. More aged rums are in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Mocambo 20 Year a solera rum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Licores Veracruz uses the solera method for its 6- and 10-year rums; the 20 Year is made by the single-barrel method and aged 20 years in European white oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Art Edition bottle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach bottle is wrapped by hand in amate — a vegetable fibre from the amate tree, worked with a pre-Hispanic Mexican technique — under artist Victor Fernandez. The bottles are individually numbered and no two are alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Mocambo rum made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Cordoba, Veracruz, Mexico, by Licores Veracruz. Mexico has a long rum tradition of its own, and Mocambo is its best-known aged expression internationally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo decades in European oak, dressed in amate fibre — order Mocambo 20 Year Art Edition online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mocambo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099455922219,"sku":"DM1012L","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Mocambo-20-Year-Art-Edition-Rum_a212da7b-8a9f-445b-be9f-757cb1c359cb.jpg?v=1625918750"},{"product_id":"diplomatico-ambassador-rum","title":"Diplomatico Ambassador Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiplomatico Ambassador Rum is a 750mL Venezuelan rum bottled at cask strength, 47% ABV (94 proof), and the prestige cuvee of Diplomatico's Prestige Range. Created by rum master Tito Cordero at Destilerias Unidas (DUSA), it is crafted from 100% heavy pot still rums aged a minimum of twelve years in white oak casks, then finished for two additional years in Pedro Ximenez sherry casks and bottled directly from the barrel. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47% (94 proof), cask strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum 12 years in white oak casks, plus 2 years in Pedro Ximenez sherry casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% heavy pot still rums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Destilerias Unidas (DUSA), Venezuela\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diplomatico Prestige Range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Prestige Range Flagship, Bottled From the Barrel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmbassador is drawn from the distillery's most exclusive reserves and produced in limited quantities: heavy pot still rums rest in white oak until they reach optimal maturity — never less than twelve years — before the long Pedro Ximenez finish that gives the rum its port-wine depth. At 47% ABV it needs no chill-filtration and, per the house, carries no added sweeteners or caramel. Explore the house on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Diplomatico\"\u003eDiplomatico vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer the brand: aromas reminiscent of port wine, dried fruits and cigar boxes; complex on the palate with cinnamon, nutmeg and toasted oak, leading to a long, pleasing aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat, as the house recommends — a rum of this age and strength is a sipper, and a small splash of water only opens the dried fruit further. More aged rum is in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow old is Diplomatico Ambassador?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts rums age a minimum of twelve years in white oak casks, then two additional years in Pedro Ximenez sherry casks, per the brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Diplomatico Ambassador?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e94 proof (47% ABV), bottled directly from the barrel in the 750mL US bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho makes Diplomatico Ambassador?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDestilerias Unidas (DUSA) in Venezuela; Ambassador was created by rum master Tito Cordero as the flagship of the Prestige Range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFourteen years of cask time in every glass — order Diplomatico Ambassador online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Diplomatico","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099461492779,"sku":"DM1100L","price":224.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Diplomatico-Ambassador-Rum_3cbb5dda-04be-464e-b96b-e37c3c58582a.jpg?v=1625982217"},{"product_id":"panama-pacific-23-year-old-rum","title":"Panama Pacific 23 Year Old Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003ePanama Pacific 23 Year Old Rum is a 750mL Panamanian rum bottled at 42.3% ABV (84.6 proof), aged a minimum of twenty-three years: three years in used American oak bourbon casks, then twenty years in used Tennessee and Canadian rye whiskey casks that were toasted, not charred. Distilled at Las Cabras, by the Ingenio San Carlos sugar mill in Herrera, Panama, from estate-grown cane made into molasses, it is the longest-aged expression in the Panama-Pacific range. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42.3% (84.6 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgeing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum 23 years — 3 years in used bourbon casks, then 20 years in toasted used Tennessee and Canadian rye whiskey casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Molasses from estate-grown Herrera sugarcane; proprietary yeast partially derived from pineapple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStill:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1922 copper-and-brass Coffey column still, Las Cabras \/ Ingenio San Carlos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScores:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96 points and Platinum Medal, Tastings; 96, Distiller (both per the brand's product page)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herrera, Panama (brand: Haas Brothers, San Francisco)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwenty-Three Years: The Hallmark of the Range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 23 Year is where Panama-Pacific's two-cask idea runs to its limit: a three-year bourbon-cask foundation, then two full decades in toasted rye whiskey casks, in Panama's tropical heat. Because the age is a true minimum — straight-aged, never a solera blend-down — every drop in the bottle has seen all twenty-three years. The brand carries a 96-point Platinum Medal from Tastings and a 96 from Distiller for this expression. Explore the range on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Panama%20Pacific\"\u003ePanama Pacific vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer the brand: bitter vanilla and a creamy toasted-sugar, butter and wood character likened to crème brûlée, with juicy fruit, coconut-banana and cherry-almond nuances; the palate opens with delicate sweet butter and caramel and a bright mid-palate warmth, then rich wood, more cherry-almond and cacao nibs, fading dessert-like into a woody finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat, in a snifter, unhurried — twenty-three years of cask work is the whole point of the glass. More long-aged rums are in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spirits\"\u003espirits collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Panama Pacific 23 Year Old Rum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e84.6 proof (42.3% ABV), per the brand's official sell sheet and its own 23 Year product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the 23 Year really aged 23 years?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — as a minimum. Panama-Pacific ages straight rather than by solera: three years in used bourbon casks and twenty in toasted used rye whiskey casks, and 23 years is the youngest rum in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Panama Pacific 23 Year made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt Las Cabras distillery by the Ingenio San Carlos sugar mill in Herrera, Panama, from estate-grown cane; the brand belongs to Haas Brothers of San Francisco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo decades in toasted rye oak, bottled as the range's hallmark — order Panama Pacific 23 Year Old Rum online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Panama Pacific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099471945771,"sku":"DM1267L","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Panama-Pacific-23-Year-Old-Rum_7fa8a4a5-7384-4afe-b918-2dd60a7b6535.jpg?v=1625905685"},{"product_id":"panama-pacific-5-year-old-rum","title":"Panama Pacific 5 Year Old Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003ePanama Pacific 5 Year Old Rum is a 750mL Panamanian rum bottled at 42.85% ABV (85.7 proof), aged a minimum of five years: three years in used American oak bourbon casks, then two more years in used Tennessee and Canadian rye whiskey casks that were toasted, not charred. Distilled at Las Cabras, by the Ingenio San Carlos sugar mill in Herrera, Panama, from estate-grown cane made into molasses, it is the entry point to the Panama-Pacific range. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42.85% (85.7 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgeing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum 5 years — 3 years in used bourbon casks, then 2 years in toasted used Tennessee and Canadian rye whiskey casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Molasses from estate-grown Herrera sugarcane; proprietary yeast partially derived from pineapple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStill:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1922 copper-and-brass Coffey column still, Las Cabras \/ Ingenio San Carlos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herrera, Panama (brand: Haas Brothers, San Francisco)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Range Starts Here: Bourbon Oak, Then Toasted Rye\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Panama-Pacific rum follows the same two-stage ageing: a bourbon-cask foundation, then a finishing rest in rye whiskey casks toasted rather than charred, so the wood seasons instead of scorches. Ages are minimums — the youngest rum in the bottle — and the brand works without a solera, caramel colour or artificial flavourings. At five years the 5 Year is the brightest of the three: honeysuckle and orchard fruit where the older expressions turn to butter and wood. Haas Brothers, the San Francisco merchants behind the brand since the range's creation, named it for the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition. Explore the range on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Panama%20Pacific\"\u003ePanama Pacific vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer the distillery notes: honeysuckle blooms with soft vanilla and dark caramel on the nose; a sweet-tart palate of caramel Granny Smith apple developing into Asian pear and honeydew melon; a soft, long finish with lingering cedar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat, over ice, or as the rum in a Daiquiri — the orchard-fruit brightness mixes as well as it sips. More Panamanian and Caribbean rums are in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spirits\"\u003espirits collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Panama Pacific 5 Year Old Rum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e85.7 proof (42.85% ABV), per the brand's official sell sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is Panama Pacific 5 Year aged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA minimum of five years: three in used American oak bourbon casks and two in toasted used Tennessee and Canadian rye whiskey casks. It is straight-aged, not a solera, so five years is the youngest rum in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Panama Pacific a sweetened rum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — per the brand's sell sheet the rums carry no caramel colour and no artificial flavourings; the sweetness comes from the cane, the molasses and the casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright, orchard-fruited and honestly aged — order Panama Pacific 5 Year Old Rum online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Panama Pacific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099472044075,"sku":"DM1268L","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Panama-Pacific-5-Year-Old-Rum_6f12fdbc-2cfe-4c40-9113-9c2f5094b7ef.jpg?v=1625905685"},{"product_id":"panama-pacific-9-year-old-rum","title":"Panama Pacific 9 Year Old Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003ePanama Pacific 9 Year Old Rum is a 750mL Panamanian rum bottled at 47.3% ABV (94.6 proof), aged a minimum of nine years: three years in used American oak bourbon casks, then six more years in used Tennessee and Canadian rye whiskey casks that were toasted, not charred. It is distilled at Las Cabras, by the Ingenio San Carlos sugar mill in Herrera, Panama, from estate-grown cane made into molasses and fermented with a proprietary yeast partially derived from pineapple. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47.3% (94.6 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgeing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum 9 years — 3 years in used bourbon casks, then 6 years in toasted used Tennessee and Canadian rye whiskey casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Molasses from estate-grown Herrera sugarcane; proprietary yeast partially derived from pineapple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStill:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1922 copper-and-brass Coffey column still, Las Cabras \/ Ingenio San Carlos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herrera, Panama (brand: Haas Brothers, San Francisco)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNine Years Between Bourbon Oak and Toasted Rye\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePanama-Pacific — created by Haas Brothers of San Francisco, merchants since 1851, and named for the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition — is built around one ageing idea: bourbon casks first for a foundation, then a long second life in toasted rye whiskey casks, which season the rum without charring over it. The age on the label is the youngest rum in the bottle — straight-aged, never a solera average — and the brand adds no caramel colour and no artificial flavourings. The 9 Year is the range's high-proof centre: nearly 95 proof of estate-cane rum. Explore the range on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Panama%20Pacific\"\u003ePanama Pacific vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer the distillery notes: warm butter, flan-style caramel custard and golden raisin over spiced dried cherry and apricot; the palate moves from sweet caramel to charred wet wood and golden raisin, then coconut husk and banana, into a long, buttery wood finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat or with one large rock — at 94.6 proof it also stands up in a rum Old Fashioned. More aged rums are in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spirits\"\u003espirits collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Panama Pacific 9 Year Old Rum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e94.6 proof (47.3% ABV) — the strongest of the core Panama-Pacific expressions, per the brand's official sell sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is Panama Pacific 9 Year aged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA minimum of nine years in total: three years in used American oak bourbon casks, then six years in used Tennessee and Canadian rye whiskey casks that were toasted, not charred. The age statement is the youngest rum in the bottle, not a solera average.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Panama Pacific rum made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the Las Cabras distillery by the Ingenio San Carlos sugar mill in Herrera, Panama, from estate-grown cane; the brand belongs to Haas Brothers of San Francisco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNine years, two cask lives and the range's fullest proof — order Panama Pacific 9 Year Old Rum online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Panama Pacific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099472109611,"sku":"DM1269L","price":40.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Panama-Pacific-9-Year-Old-Rum_d9acf177-92ed-4b69-a5fb-9811d1c85c3a.jpg?v=1625905685"},{"product_id":"hamilton-151-demerara-overproof-rum","title":"Hamilton 151 Demerara Overproof Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003eHamilton 151 Demerara Overproof Rum is a 750mL overproof rum bottled at 151 proof (75.5% ABV), blended from aged Demerara rums from pot and continuous stills, distilled and aged at Demerara Distillers Ltd's Diamond Distillery in Guyana, imported in bulk and bottled at Five \u0026amp; 20 Distillery in Westfield, New York for Ed Hamilton's Caribbean Spirits. It is the full-strength Demerara style tiki bartenders reach for: dark, smoky and molasses-rich (producer notes describe components aged up to five years). It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75.5% (151 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blend of aged rums — producer notes describe components aged up to five years; no age statement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged Demerara rums from pot still and continuous (column) still\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep amber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diamond Distillery (Demerara Distillers Ltd), Guyana — bottled at Five \u0026amp; 20, Westfield, NY for Caribbean Spirits (Ed Hamilton)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEd Hamilton's Overproof: The Tiki Bartender's Demerara\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEd Hamilton spent years sailing the Caribbean, founded the Ministry of Rum, and wrote the books on the category before launching Caribbean Spirits around 2013–2014 to import the rums he could not find at home — starting with Demerara. Guyana's distilling heritage runs through wooden pot stills and generations of navy and tiki tradition, and this 151 is its most intense expression: a blend built for the drinks that made Demerara famous, from Zombies to 151 Swizzles, where a float of overproof rum carries the whole glass. Explore the range on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Hamilton\"\u003eHamilton vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer the producer's note: dark, dried stone fruit, smoky wood, burnt cane, treacle and brown spice in a deep-amber, molasses-rich rum; the heat is real at 151 proof, and so is the flavour underneath it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a float on tiki classics, in a Zombie or 151 Swizzle, or in small, careful measures anywhere a recipe calls for overproof Demerara — a little goes a long way. More overproof and tiki rums are in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spirits\"\u003espirits collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Hamilton 151?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e151 proof (75.5% ABV), 750mL — a true overproof rum, bottled at the classic navy\/tiki strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Hamilton 151 made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is distilled and aged at Demerara Distillers Ltd's Diamond Distillery in Guyana, then imported in bulk and bottled in Westfield, New York for Caribbean Spirits, Ed Hamilton's importing company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat cocktails use 151 Demerara rum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Zombie and the 151 Swizzle are the classics, and a small float of 151 over any tiki drink adds the dark, smoky top note those recipes were built on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull-strength Demerara, no apologies — order Hamilton 151 online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hamilton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099475451947,"sku":"DM1301L","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Ministry-of-Rum-Collection-Hamilton-151-Demerara-Overproof-Rum_3b182ec0-5516-4047-935c-48ecc315df23.jpg?v=1625946352"},{"product_id":"koloa-kaua-i-coffee-rum","title":"Koloa Kauaʻi Coffee Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003eKoloa Kauaʻi Coffee Rum is a 750mL Hawaiian rum bottled at 34% ABV (68 proof), distilled, blended and bottled by the Koloa Rum Company in Kalaheo, Kauai. It starts from the house rum — distilled from the mash of raw Hawaiian cane sugar in a vintage 1,210-gallon steam-powered copper pot still and cut with filtered water from Mount Waialeale, among the wettest places on earth — and is blended with Kauai-grown coffee, with touches of vanilla and cacao, and no sugar added after distillation. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34% (68 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rum distilled from raw Hawaiian cane sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage 1,210-gallon steam-powered copper pot still\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kauai-grown coffee, with vanilla and cacao\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Koloa Rum Company, Kalaheo, Kauai, Hawaii\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKauai Coffee Meets Kauai Rum\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKauai grows both halves of this bottle. Koloa — the island's first licensed rum distillery, named for the historic sugar town — distills its rum the old way, in a steam-powered copper pot still, from raw cane sugar rather than molasses, and cuts it with rain filtered through Mount Waialeale. For the Coffee expression, that rum meets coffee grown on the same island, rounded with vanilla and cacao; the distillery adds no sugar after distillation, so the coffee character stays dry and roasted rather than sweet. Explore the range on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Koloa\"\u003eKoloa vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer the distillery's character: roasted coffee and dark chocolate up front, toasted caramel and vanilla through the middle, and a smooth, lingering coffee finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the rocks as a digestif, in a rum-based Espresso Martini, or poured over vanilla ice cream. More Hawaiian spirits are in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spirits\"\u003espirits collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Koloa Coffee Rum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e68 proof (34% ABV) in the 750mL bottling — a coffee rum, bottled lower than Koloa's core white and gold rums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Koloa Coffee Rum sweetened?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe distillery states it adds no sugar after distillation; the rum is distilled from raw cane sugar and blended with Kauai coffee, vanilla and cacao.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Koloa rum made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Kalaheo, Kauai, Hawaii, by the Koloa Rum Company — distilled in a vintage 1,210-gallon steam-powered copper pot still and cut with Mount Waialeale water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsland coffee, island rum — order Koloa Kauai Coffee Rum online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koloa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099482267691,"sku":"DM1349L","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Koloa-Kaua_CA_BBi-Coffee-Rum_df9ef1c5-b404-49a6-a1aa-a2897584f183.jpg?v=1625913479"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/collections\/rum.jpg?v=1791878103","url":"https:\/\/www.delmesaliquor.com\/collections\/rum.oembed?page=25","provider":"Del Mesa Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}