{"product_id":"akal-el-toro-45-rare-sherry-cask-finish-rum-700ml","title":"AKAL El Toro 45 Rare Sherry Cask Finish Rum 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eAKAL El Toro 45 is a rare sherry cask finished rum, distilled in Trinidad and aged in Ireland, bottled at 42% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt begins with single cask reserve rums aged 8 to 10 years, hand selected and blended once a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat long sherry finish brings dried fruit, nuts and a dry, savoury depth to the rich Caribbean rum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAged 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried fruit, toasted nuts and caramel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich rum with Amontillado nuttiness and gentle oak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry, long and savoury.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e AKAL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistilled:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trinidad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAged:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ireland (Ballina, County Mayo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45-year-old Amontillado sherry casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trinidad and Ireland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDistilled in Trinidad and aged in Ireland.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the 45 mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt refers to the 45-year-old Amontillado sherry casks used for the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow strong is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is bottled at 42% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003eRum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AKAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68083813220661,"sku":"VWS200427119","price":143.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-4525.webp?v=1794005925","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/akal-el-toro-45-rare-sherry-cask-finish-rum-700ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}