Bocatheva 3 Year Old Rum
Bocatheva 3 Year Old Rum is a 45% ABV (90 proof) blend of two distinct rum styles in a 750mL bottle — fine, elegant rum from Barbados married to bold, characterful rum from Jamaica, rested together for three years in oak casks. The result is a golden, multi-award-winning rum that drinks as happily neat as it mixes. It is in stock and available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- Proof / ABV: 45% ABV / 90 proof
- Size: 750mL
- Aging: 3 years in oak casks (Barbados and Jamaican blend)
- Origin: Barbados and Jamaica
- Profile: multi-award-winning; sipping- or mixing-grade at 90 proof
Barbados Finesse Meets Jamaican Boldness
The classic rum-blender's trick is to marry finesse with funk, and Bocatheva's 3 Year Old does exactly that: Barbados contributes the refined, rounded structure while Jamaica brings the bold, high-ester swagger. Three years in oak rounds the edges and layers in caramel and brown sugar without dulling either side's personality. It is the rare 90-proof aged rum that is equally at home in a Daiquiri and a neat pour. Compare it with its older sibling, the Bocatheva 12 Year Old, or browse more versatile aged rums for the home bar.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Herbal, fresh, and sweet — green notes, herbs, and brown sugar.
Palate: Warm and lively — grassy cane, brown sugar, caramel, and tropical fruit.
Finish: Long, balanced, and open-hearted, with a gentle oak warmth.
How to Enjoy
Sip neat to taste the two-island blend at work, or put it to work in cocktails — a Bocatheva Mai Tai or a bold rum Old Fashioned shows off the Jamaican side. Over a single cube with a twist of lime peel is the weeknight sweet spot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bocatheva 3 Year Old a blend?
Yes — it blends fine rum from Barbados with bold rum from Jamaica, aged three years in oak.
What is the ABV of Bocatheva 3 Year Old Rum?
45% ABV (90 proof).
Can you mix Bocatheva 3 Year Old in cocktails?
Absolutely — its 90-proof weight and dual-island character make it excellent in Daiquiris, Mai Tais, and tiki drinks, as well as neat.
How does it differ from the Bocatheva 12 Year Old?
The 3 Year Old is a younger, livelier Barbados-Jamaica blend built for versatility; the 12 is a pure-Barbados pot-still sipping rum.
Two islands, three years in oak, one bottle — order Bocatheva 3 Year Old Rum online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA, and taste the blend.