Rum Malecon Selección Esplendida Vintage 1982 is a rare Panamanian rum, distilled in 1982 from molasses in a column still and aged for over 30 years in oak. It is bottled at 40% ABV and represents the pinnacle of the Malecon range.
Malecon rums honour the fusion of Panamanian sugarcane with the traditional Cuban production methods championed by the legendary master blender Francisco Don Pancho Fernández. The Selección Esplendida vintages are single-year releases, and a rum distilled in 1982 and aged for three decades is an extraordinary rarity.
On the nose come tropical fruit, vanilla and cinnamon, with tobacco, leather and wood in the background and a touch of earthiness. The palate is smooth, with vanilla, oak and cinnamon, and the finish is gentle and smooth.
The bottle comes in a dark presentation case embossed with the Malecon name, making it a striking gift for a birthday or anniversary in 1982 and a centrepiece for any rum collection.
It is a rum to sip slowly and savour, a taste of three decades in a single glass, and a bottle worth saving for a truly special occasion.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Tropical fruit, vanilla and cinnamon, with tobacco, leather and wood.
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Palate: Smooth, with vanilla, oak and cinnamon.
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Finish: Gentle and smooth.
Specifications
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Producer: Rum Malecon
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Style: Aged Panamanian Rum, single vintage
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Expression / Batch: Selección Esplendida Vintage 1982
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Age: Over 30 years
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Proof / ABV: 80 proof (40% ABV)
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Cask / Finish: Molasses, column still, oak aged
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Region: Panama
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat at room temperature from a snifter or tulip glass, and give it a few minutes before the first sip; very old rums open slowly, and a single drop of water can lift the fruit. It pairs with dark chocolate, crème brûlée or a fine cigar.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was it distilled?
In 1982.
How old is it?
It was aged for over 30 years.
What proof is it?
It is bottled at 40% ABV, or 80 proof.
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