Las Cabras Auténtico Nativo Salvaje

Las Cabras is a Panamanian distillery working in the country's soft, mellow Spanish style, and this Nativo Salvaje bottling is an approachable, no age stated expression aimed at easy drinking. It is a molasses based rum, distilled in the typical Panama column still manner, and presented at a gentle 40% for a smooth, after dinner character.

Maturation details are not specified, but the caramel and vanilla led profile points to the usual ex-bourbon style oak. The nose offers caramel, burnt sugar, vanilla and a buttery note, the palate runs sweet with caramel, coffee and toffee, and the finish stays smooth with vanilla, licorice and a fruity edge. One detailed account praises the well integrated, molasses rich aromatics with hints of smoke and leather. Added sugar is not disclosed, and this sits comfortably on the soft, sweet leaning side of Panama rum, an inviting introduction to the distillery.