Hemingway Rum Papa‘s Pilar Sherry Finish

Papa's Pilar Sherry Finish, from Hemingway Rum Company, is a column still molasses rum given a finishing period in Sherry casks. The Sherry is the headline, layering dried fruit, raisin and red berry notes over the rum's caramel and toffee core.

The result is a soft, slightly sweet dark rum with candied, nutty and fruity touches and a finish that runs into raisin and dried fruit. At 43% it is gentle and easy going, drinking like a relaxed dessert rum rather than a dry, structured sipper. It works neatly after dinner or in a rum punch and other sweet mixed drinks, where the Sherry sweetened fruit can shine. A comfortable, fruit forward bottle for those who enjoy wine cask influence and a touch of sweetness.