{"product_id":"naga-malacca-indonesian-spiced-rum","title":"Naga Malacca Indonesian Spiced Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNaga Malacca Indonesian Spiced Rum\u003c\/strong\u003e is Naga's spiced expression from Indonesia, built on Batavia arrack — the historic Javanese rum style made from molasses fermented with red-rice yeast, distilled in Chinese pot stills and column stills and aged one to two years in ex-bourbon barrels. The aged rum is then infused with the flavors of the Spice Islands it is named for: kumquat peel, Indonesian jambu (Java apple), citronella lemongrass, cinnamon and coriander, finished with a touch of burnt cane sugar and bottled non-chill filtered at 40% ABV in a 700mL bottle. Wine Enthusiast awarded the Naga Asian rums 90 points. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\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 700mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indonesian molasses rum (Batavia arrack style), Chinese pot still and column still\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 to 2 years in ex-bourbon barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kumquat, jambu, lemongrass, cinnamon and coriander\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indonesia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNamed for the Strait That Carried the Spice Trade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMalacca was the port where ships loaded Asian fruits and spices for Europe, and Naga — Indonesia being the world's largest spice producer — built its spiced rum as a tribute. This is no vanilla-bomb spiced rum: the aged arrack base stays in charge, and the infusion sits on top as fresh citrus and spice. Shop more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum\u003c\/a\u003e from around the world at Del Mesa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet citrus on the nose, with kumquat bringing lemon and orange tones over roasted nuts and vanilla. The palate adds fresh jambu, lemongrass and cinnamon with a base of tobacco and tropical fruit, and the finish is fresh and moderately sweet, with mandarin and spice lingering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour it in a Cuba Libre, an Old Fashioned, or the importer's Asian Espresso Martini — Malacca, coffee liqueur and a shot of espresso. It also sips beautifully neat in a tulip glass. See more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cocktails\"\u003ecocktail\u003c\/a\u003e staples and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spirits\"\u003espirits\u003c\/a\u003e at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat spices are in Naga Malacca?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKumquat peel, Indonesian jambu, lemongrass (citronella), cinnamon and coriander, infused into aged Indonesian rum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Batavia arrack?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe historic Indonesian rum style from Java: molasses fermented with red-rice yeast and distilled in traditional Chinese stills, the spirit that filled Europe's punch bowls in the 1700s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e80 proof (40% ABV) in a 700mL bottle, non-chill filtered, so natural sediment is possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder Naga Malacca from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA, for a spiced rum that actually tastes like the place it comes from.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naga","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68008087617579,"sku":"DM17533L","price":58.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/files\/naga-malacca-indonesian-spiced-rum-600x800.jpg?v=1792954034","url":"https:\/\/www.delmesaliquor.com\/products\/naga-malacca-indonesian-spiced-rum","provider":"Del Mesa Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}