Discover the bold character of Papalin 5 Years Old Only Pot Still High Ester Jamaica Original Vatted Rum, a masterful blend crafted exclusively from pot still rums renowned for their intensity and depth. This Jamaican rum stands out for its exceptionally high ester content, delivering an aromatic explosion of tropical fruits, ripe bananas, and bright pineapple, with underlying notes of spice and molasses that showcase the traditional funky profile cherished by connoisseurs. Expertly vatted for five years to achieve remarkable balance and complexity, Papalin 5 Years Old is perfect for sipping neat or elevating classic rum cocktails, making it an essential addition to any premium spirits collection.
Papalin 7 Years Old is a premium Jamaican rum produced by Velier. It's a vatted (blended) pot still rum that has been aged for 7 years, showcasing the distinctive funky character and rich flavors that Jamaican rums are known for.
"Vatted" means this rum is a blend from different distilleries in Jamaica. Specifically, it contains approximately 80% Worthy Park rum and 20% Hampden Estate rum (with 10% aged in ex-bourbon casks and 10% aged in ex-sherry casks).
Papalin 7 Year Old Jamaica Rum is available in two versions: a 47% ABV version with a blue label and an overproof 57.18% ABV version with a red label. ## Flavor Profile
This rum has a rich and balanced profile. On the palate, it delivers full-bodied notes of ripe plum and fresh tropical fruits. The nose is expressive and bright with notes of rosewood, candied lemon, and eucalyptus.
The rum offers vibrant aromas of banana, pineapple, and esters with an unmistakable funky character that's characteristic of high-quality Jamaican pot still rums.
Yes, this is considered a high-ester rum, particularly with the inclusion of Hampden HCLF (Heavy Common Long Fermentation) in the blend, which contributes to its distinctive funky and fruity character. ## Production Details
This rum is distilled from molasses using traditional pot stills. It's then aged for 7 years in a combination of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks, with the aging taking place at both Worthy Park and Hampden Estate in Jamaica.
This vatted rum contains spirits from two renowned Jamaican distilleries: approximately 80% from Worthy Park and 20% from Hampden Estate (split between ex-bourbon and ex-sherry cask aging).
This rum is produced under the Velier brand (sometimes listed as La Maison & Velier), which is known for selecting and bottling exceptional rums from around the world. ## Purchasing Information
Papalin 7 Years Old Jamaica Rum comes in 750 mL bottles and is typically sold in cases of 6 bottles.
Be sure to check whether you're getting the 47% ABV version (Blue label) or the 57.18% ABV Overproof version (Red label), depending on your preference.
This premium rum is distributed to specialty liquor stores and online retailers that specialize in high-quality spirits, though availability may vary by region and market.
Unfortunately, we're unable to ship to PO Boxes and APO addresses.
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