Master Reserve 21 Year Old - Dark rum Panama

Zafra Master Reserve is a luxury Panamanian rum made from molasses using a small column still and aged for a minimum of 21 years in ex-bourbon barrels.

It takes its name from the Spanish word for the sugar cane harvest.

Blended by a former Havana Club rum master, Zafra is a pleasingly rich yet interestingly dry rum with a superbly velvety mouthfeel and great balance.

In the glass, it is a deep yellow in colour with a clear ageing character and a hint of floral flora and plenty of subtle vanilla and caramel. It is a rum that, with its hinted sweetness and complexity, is a great match for cigars.

There is a distinct bourbon barrel quality to the aromas of dried stone fruit and tropical citrus, melted caramel, vanilla, mossy river stone and spice cake, and continues with a smooth, satiny entry into a dry yet fruity medium-bodied dram with excellent depth.

A long, evolving cascade of tobacco, leather, cocoa, cedar, nuts and earthy nuances emerges on the finish. An elegant, seamless aged rum for contemplative sipping or premium cocktails. 95 points from the Beverage Testing Institute Rating.

Color:
Amber with golden highlights
Nose:
Dried stone and tropical citrus, melted caramel, vanilla, moss, river stone, spice, cake
Palate:
Slightly sweet, rich, velvety, floral, with plenty of soft vanilla and caramel, fruit, spice
Finish:
Tobacco, leather, cocoa, cedar, nuts and earthy nuances