Rum Don Papa Philippines 40 ° 70cl

It takes its name from an emblematic figure of the Philippine revolution of the 19th century, Dionisio Magbuelas, nicknamed Papa Isio. Foreman in a sugar plantation and healer, Papa Isio became one of the leaders of the Philippines revolt in 1896. Don Papa Rum is a rum made from molasses, distilled and aged for at least 7 years in bourbon barrels. Don Papa rum comes from the fermentation of a molasses (residue from the refining of sugar extracted from sugar cane, which is found in the form of a brown and viscous powder or a very thick and also very viscous syrup. ) very rich in sugar, this molasses is distilled in column stills, then the rum is then aged on the island of Negros, at the foot of the Kanlaon volcano, in old bourbon casks. With a sustained Gold color, it has a rather light and fruity nose, flavors of vanilla fruit, honey and candied fruit then reveal their delicacies, then it evolves with notes of bitter orange. The palate is delicious and harmonious, with orange marmalade and candied fruit, with nice notes of vanilla and sweet spices. The finish is long and rich on dried apricots and citrus.