$123
A Panamanian ron under the Don Zepp label in an XO Grande Reserve style, molasses-based and bottled at a firmer 46%, a soft Spanish-style rum that typically shows vanilla and dried fruit from long oak.
Description
Don Zepp NS XO Grande Reserve is a Panamanian ron in the extra-aged tier, built on molasses in the soft Spanish style. Panama's rum, much of it from the Varela Hermanos stills, is known for its mellow, vanilla-forward character.
An XO designation points to longer barrel time, which in the house style usually deepens the vanilla, caramel and dried-fruit notes. Bottled at a firmer 46%, this should carry a touch more grip and concentration than the standard 40% Panamanian rons. The precise ageing and distillation details are not specified, and added sugar is not disclosed, so expect a smooth, well-oaked pour with a little extra backbone.
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