{"product_id":"ron-abuelo-anejo-xii-anos-two-oaks-rum-750ml","title":"Ron Abuelo Añejo XII Años Two Oaks Rum 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eRon Abuelo XII Two Oaks is a 12-year-old Panamanian rum from the Varela family, matured in ex-bourbon oak barrels and then finished in new, extra-charred American oak. It is bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe idea is in the name: one oak for flavour and one for smoothness. The rum first rests in ex-bourbon white oak barrels, then spends nine months in new American oak with a thick, deep char, which adds a gentle smokiness and an extra-smooth finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt pours a dark mahogany. On the nose you find light smoke, toasted oak, vanilla and nuts. The rum feels silky on the palate, where caramel, toffee, roasted coffee and coconut lead to a long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRon Abuelo, Spanish for grandfather, is the family's tribute to its founder. The bottle, with the founder's portrait and signature on the label, makes a handsome gift for rum lovers and for bourbon drinkers curious about aged rum.\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\u003cp\u003ePanama's rums are traditionally made from sugarcane molasses and distilled in column stills, a light, smooth style well suited to long aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe country's tropical climate speeds up the interaction between spirit and wood, so a twelve-year rum gains the depth of a much older spirit aged in a cooler place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinishing in heavily charred new oak, as bourbon makers use, adds vanilla, caramel and a whisper of smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat bourbon-inspired finish makes this a natural bridge for whiskey drinkers who are curious about aged rum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light smoke, toasted oak, vanilla and nuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silky, with caramel, toffee, roasted coffee and coconut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Varela family, Panama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged rum, double matured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCasks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ex-bourbon oak, then 9 months in new extra-charred American oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 proof (40% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Panama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it neat or over a large cube, or use it in a rum Old Fashioned. It pairs with grilled meats or dark chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Two Oaks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt matures in ex-bourbon oak, then finishes in new extra-charred American oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long is the finish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNine months in the new charred oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePanama, from the Varela family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003eRum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ron Abuelo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023530160437,"sku":"VWS200426378","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-18008.webp?v=1793659266","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/ron-abuelo-anejo-xii-anos-two-oaks-rum-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}