{"product_id":"ron-izalco-18-year-old-cask-strength-private-reserve-rum-750ml","title":"Ron Izalco 18 Year Old Cask Strength Private Reserve Rum 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eRon Izalco 18 Year Old Cask Strength Private Reserve is a Central American rum aged a minimum of 18 years and bottled at cask strength; this bottling is 65.1% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspired by the volcanic region of Izalco in El Salvador, Ron Izalco brings together mature Central American rums from cane grown in mineral-rich black volcanic soil. This Private Reserve is bottled at full strength with no added sugar, colouring or additives, giving a full-bodied, intense sipping experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt builds a concentrated profile of apricot, prune, honey, caramel, brown sugar and baked pineapple, with baking spice, charred American oak, tobacco, molasses and dark fruit. The high proof gives it serious structure while still letting the fruit, oak and sweetness unfold in balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn old, cask-strength rum, it makes an impressive gift for rum and whisky collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it neat and add water a few drops at a time.\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\u003eCask strength means the rum is bottled as it came from the barrel, without being diluted to a standard strength, so a little water can open up further aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEighteen years is a long life for rum in the tropics, where heat speeds maturation and the angels' share is high; the result is a dense, oak-rich spirit closer in character to an old whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCentral American rums are typically made from sugar cane molasses and distilled in column stills, producing a clean spirit that takes on deep flavour from long ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apricot, prune, baked pineapple and dark fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honey, caramel, brown sugar and molasses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOak:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charred American oak, baking spice and tobacco.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ron Izalco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged Rum, Cask Strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 years minimum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 130.2 proof (65.1% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Central America (El Salvador)\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 with a few drops of water. It pairs with dark chocolate, crème brûlée or a cigar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow old is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA minimum of 18 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it contain added sugar?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo added sugar, colouring or additives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow strong is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCask strength; add water a little at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003eRum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ron Izalco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68083762200885,"sku":"VWS200435374","price":91.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-9950.webp?v=1794004464","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/ron-izalco-18-year-old-cask-strength-private-reserve-rum-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}