Ron Espero Reserva Exclusiva

Ron Espero Reserva Exclusiva is a Dominican Republic ron from the Ron Espero brand, a no age bottling in the island's amber, vanilla and caramelised tradition. Column distilled from molasses and bottled at 40%, it sits at the soft, sweet, approachable end of the Spanish style.

The profile is sweet and gently spiced: spicy, sweet, woody and alcoholic on the nose, then wood, spice, a syrupy texture and a touch of smoke on the palate, closing on oak and sweetness. Drinkers describe it as a sweetened, liqueur leaning rum with a noticeable anise note, fruity and pleasant but not dry or deep. The sweetness is part of its easy, casual character, and it is best taken as a relaxed sipper or in cola for those who enjoy soft, sweet Dominican rum, with an aniseed thread that will appeal more to some palates than others. Honest about being a sweet, simple pour rather than a serious sipper.