Ron Añejo Carúpano Reserva Limitada 18 Year Old Rum 750ml

Ron Añejo Carúpano Reserva Limitada is a genuinely patient, extra-aged Venezuelan rum, produced by Destilería Carúpano, matured at length in sealed white American oak barrels holding special reserves aged up to 18 years — genuinely notable for its "no replacement of Angel's Share" approach, meaning the barrels are never topped off as evaporation naturally reduces volume over that extended maturation period, letting the rum concentrate and deepen entirely on its own terms. The Carúpano region of Venezuela is genuinely well-regarded for its ideal rum-aging climate, and this bottling has earned real, independently judged recognition across multiple competitions, including the London Spirits Competition, The Global Luxury Masters, and a tasting feature from The Drinks Business & The Spirits Business Autumn Tasting. Origins & Craftsmanship Ron Añejo Carúpano Reserva Limitada 18 Year Old Rum is produced by Destilería Carúpano, in the Carúpano region of Venezuela. The rum is an extra-aged blend, matured at length in sealed white American oak barrels holding special reserves of up to 18 years, with no replacement of the "Angel's Share" lost naturally to evaporation over that extended maturation. The rum has been recognized at the London Spirits Competition and The Global Luxury Masters, and was featured in The Drinks Business & The Spirits Business Autumn Tasting. Bottled at 40% ABV / 80 proof, 750ml. Critics Reviews No formal numerical critic score from a major spirits publication is confirmed for this product at this time. TAG Global Spirits Awards (2024): Named a Best in Show Winner, with judges describing it as "rich and elegant with superb length — an exemplary long-aged Rum" noting notes of toffee, crème brûlée, marzipan, dark chocolate, and star anise. RumX community: "Pleasant and drier than the usual sweet Venezuelan style, with banana, oak, vanilla and coffee; notes of fig and hints of chocolate." Tasting Profile Nose Deep amber with copper reflections. Toffee, vanilla, and toasted oak lead, joined by candied fruit and dried fruit, alongside honey, cocoa, and nutmeg. Palate Firm, balanced, and silky, with molasses and dark chocolate carrying the entry, developing roasted almond, baking spice, caramel, tobacco, and leather, alongside butterscotch and a whisper of tropical fruit. Finish Long and elegant, closing with lingering fig, chocolate, spice, and oak tannin. Quick Overview Category Details Style Extra-Aged Añejo Rum ABV / Proof 40% ABV / 80 Proof Age Up to 18 Years Maturation Sealed white American oak barrels, no Angel's Share replacement Producer Destilería Carúpano — Carúpano, Venezuela Recognition London Spirits Competition · The Global Luxury Masters · The Drinks Business & The Spirits Business Autumn Tasting Sister Expression Reserva Privada 21 Year Style / Identity A genuinely rich, patiently aged Venezuelan rum — real oak-driven depth and complexity Aromas & Flavors Candied fruit, wood, almond, honey, fig, chocolate Bottle Size 750ml Food Pairings Dark chocolate desserts Aged, nutty cheeses Dried fruit and nut boards Caramel-based sweets Serving Note Best enjoyed neat, in a snifter, as a genuine after-dinner sipping rum.