Corman Collins Arturo Makasare Reserva Finca Maroma

Arturo Makasare Reserva Finca Maroma is a Dominican rum selected by the Belgian bottler Corman Collins, drawn from the island's molasses tradition and distilled on a column still. The Dominican Republic is home to soft, caramel-led rum from the likes of Brugal and Barcelo.

In the house style this kind of ron tends to show vanilla, caramelised nuts and dried fruit over a light base spirit, with the barrel doing most of the work. Bottled at a gentle 40%, it should read smooth and approachable. The maturation detail is not specified and added sugar is not disclosed, so expect a rounded, easygoing Dominican pour rather than a sharp or austere one.