Panama 18 yo (2004/2022), Silver Seal, 50.0%

Introduction

Silver Seal’s Panama 18-year-old rum represents the pinnacle of Central American rum craftsmanship, carefully selected and bottled by one of Italy’s most discerning independent bottlers known for their exceptional cask selections.

Production Method

• Raw materials: Made from premium sugar cane molasses sourced from Panama’s fertile agricultural regions
• Distillation process: Traditionally column-distilled using methods that preserve the deep character of Panamanian rum
• Maturation: Aged for 18 years in tropical conditions, accelerating the interaction between spirit and wood
• Special techniques: Single cask bottling at 50.0% ABV without chill-filtration to maintain all original flavor compounds

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Rich tropical fruits, vanilla, toffee, and subtle oak spices with hints of dark chocolate and tobacco leaf
• Palate: Full-bodied with layers of caramelized sugar, exotic fruits, warm baking spices, and toasted oak
• Finish: Long and warming with persistent notes of dried fruits, dark chocolate, and a pleasant oak dryness

Recommended Serving

• Serving temperature: Room temperature (18-20°C)
• Glass recommendation: Tulip-shaped nosing glass or Glencairn
• Serving ideas: Best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of spring water to open up the complex flavors
• Food pairings: Dark chocolate desserts, coffee-based treats, or aged cheeses

Product Specifications

• Alcohol content: 50.0% ABV
• Bottle size: 70cl
• Country/Region of origin: Panama, Central America
• Certifications/Awards: Selected by Silver Seal, renowned Italian independent bottler with expertise in premium aged spirits

Summary

A Unique Tasting Experience

This Panama 18-year-old rum represents a rare opportunity to experience the exceptional depth and character that only comes from extended tropical aging in a single cask.

With an extremely limited number of bottles released from this single cask, each one represents a finite and diminishing resource for collectors and enthusiasts.

Silver Seal’s reputation as one of Italy’s most selective independent bottlers guarantees that only the finest casks are chosen for their releases.

Recognition from Connoisseurs

Rum aficionados worldwide seek out Silver Seal bottlings for their consistency and remarkable quality, with their Panama selections particularly prized.

By adding this bottle to your collection, you join a discerning community of rum enthusiasts who appreciate the finest expressions of traditional rum craftsmanship.

The growing appreciation for aged Panamanian rums has established them as essential components in any serious rum collection.

From Panama to You

Silver Seal has carefully transported the essence of Panama’s rich rum heritage directly to your glass, representing years of patient maturation and expert selection.

The warm, inviting character of this rum reflects the welcoming spirit of Panama itself, offering a sensory journey to Central America with every sip.

By experiencing this exceptional rum, you connect with generations of Panamanian rum makers and join the worldwide community of enthusiasts who celebrate remarkable craftsmanship.