Companero Elixir Extra (Jamaica – Panama)

Companero Elixir Extra, from 1423 World Class Spirits, is a sweet, dessert oriented blend of column still molasses rum from Jamaica and Panama. It is built for indulgence, leading with rich chocolate and orange and backing it with honey, caramel and creme brulee.

This is unambiguously a sweet rum, thick and syrupy, sitting much closer to a liqueur than a dry, structured pour. The sweetness softens the 47% strength so effectively that it drinks gentler than the proof suggests, with a chocolate, raisin and creamy finish. It is at its best chilled or alongside dessert, where its confectionery profile feels right at home. Drinkers who enjoy sweet, chocolate forward styles will find plenty to like, while those after a dry, structured rum should treat it as a treat rather than a sipper.