AKAL El Toro 45 is a rare sherry cask finished rum, distilled in Trinidad and aged in Ireland, bottled at 42% ABV.
It begins with single cask reserve rums aged 8 to 10 years, hand selected and blended once a year.
The blend then travels to Ballina, County Mayo, in Ireland, for a final year of ageing in 45-year-old Amontillado sherry casks from El Puerto de Santa María, casks that spent decades in a Spanish solera.
That long sherry finish brings dried fruit, nuts and a dry, savoury depth to the rich Caribbean rum.
The label marks this release as Cask No. 1, and the '45' in its name honours the age of the sherry casks. AKAL's Irish-aged rums join Caribbean distillation with Irish cask craft, and El Toro is a fine sipping rum for whisky and sherry lovers alike.
Aged rum is one of the most diverse spirits in the world, shaped by the sugarcane, the still and the warm climates where it matures, which speed up the interaction between spirit and wood.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Dried fruit, toasted nuts and caramel.
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Palate: Rich rum with Amontillado nuttiness and gentle oak.
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Finish: Dry, long and savoury.
Specifications
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Brand: AKAL
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Distilled: Trinidad
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Aged: Ireland (Ballina, County Mayo)
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Finish: 45-year-old Amontillado sherry casks
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ABV: 42%
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Origin: Trinidad and Ireland
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Size: 700ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or with a single ice cube in a tulip glass to enjoy the sherry finish. It also makes a superb rum Old Fashioned with a dash of orange bitters. Pair it with aged Manchego, marcona almonds, dates and dark chocolate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is it made?
Distilled in Trinidad and aged in Ireland.
What does the 45 mean?
It refers to the 45-year-old Amontillado sherry casks used for the finish.
How strong is it?
It is bottled at 42% ABV.
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