Denizen Wanderer Series 8 Year Aged Jamaican Rum Finished in Port Casks
54% ABV (108 proof) | 750mL | Minimum 8 years | Blend of four Jamaican pot and column still rums | Finished 3+ months in ex-Port casks | Limited edition — the Denizen Wanderer Series 8 Year is the first release in Denizen's Wanderer Series: a blend of four Jamaican rums — pot and column still — aged a minimum of 8 years in ex-whiskey and ex-bourbon American oak, then finished for at least three months in ex-Port casks. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
Denizen, the rum brand of Hotaling & Co, built its name on historically minded blends for classic tiki cocktails. The Wanderer Series goes in the opposite direction — a limited-edition, high-proof sipping rum that shows off Jamaica's famous funk in its fullest form, softened and sweetened by a Port cask finish. Among rums, this is one of the most exciting limited releases for funk lovers.
Tasting notes
Official notes: nutmeg and vanilla on the nose; caramel, bananas foster and fig on the palate; a creamy cinnamon-molasses finish. Big Jamaican character — ester-driven and full-bodied at 108 proof.
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 54% ABV (108 proof) — full-flavored Jamaican pot and column still blend
- Minimum 8 years in ex-whiskey/bourbon oak, finished 3+ months in ex-Port casks
- First release in the limited Wanderer Series
- Hotaling & Co's Denizen — the bartender's rum brand
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Neat or with a few drops of water — at 108 proof it rewards patience. Also makes a formidable base for a high-end tiki cocktail.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Denizen Wanderer Series?
A limited-edition line of high-proof Jamaican rums from Hotaling & Co's Denizen brand. This 8 Year, Port-cask finished, is the first release.
Is Denizen Wanderer Series different from Merchant's Reserve?
Yes — Merchant's Reserve is Denizen's 43% ABV blended aged rum. The Wanderer Series 8 Year is a separate 54% ABV limited edition with a Port cask finish.
What proof is Denizen Wanderer Series 8 Year?
108 proof (54% ABV).