Don Pancho 18 Year Rum

Don Pancho Origenes 18 Year is the bottle that introduced the world to Francisco Jose Fernandez Perez — and proved that one of Cuba's greatest rum masters could create something truly extraordinary outside the island. Born in Cuba and known universally as "Don Pancho," Fernandez spent nearly 40 years as the head of research and development for Havana Club before refusing to compromise his standards when new ownership sought to change the rum — and relocating to Panama where he discovered a neglected distillery in the Herrera region that he rebuilt into Las Cabras Distillery, one of the most revered rum facilities in the world. Las Cabras operates the last known functioning copper column still of its kind in the world — the sister still to the legendary Pennsylvania Michters still. The 18 Year is a blend of rums aged a minimum of 18 years in uncharred American oak casks from Kentucky, no additives, no coloring, no solera system — just 18 years of patience and the expertise of a true Maestro Ronero. The nose opens with clean honey, sweet tea, dried orange peel, caramel, and moist dates and figs, while the palate builds from vanilla into brown spice, caramel, roasted nuts, cardamom, and cola — finishing long, rich, and layered with fruity depth and oak spice. Gold Medal at the Berlin Rum Festival with 100 out of 100 points in a blind tasting. 93 points from the Ultimate Beverage Challenge. Buy Don Pancho Origenes 18 Year Rum online with fast shipping right to your door.