Fruitful Spirits Varela Hermanos Dark Rum 40 Year Old (#82-009) 59.7% 70cl

The Fruitful Spirits Varela Hermanos 40 Year Old Dark Rum (Cask #82-009) is a distinguished and rare Panamanian rum, celebrated for its exceptional age and flavor profile.

Key Details

• Distillery: Varela Hermanos (producers of the Ron Abuelo range)

• Independent Bottler: Fruitful Spirits

• Cask: #82-009 (Single Cask)

• Age: 40 Years

• ABV: 59.7% (Cask Strength)

• Volume: 70cl

• Total Bottles: 270

• Type: Molasses-based Dark Rum

• Origin: Panama

Tasting Notes

According to WhiskyNotes, this rum offers a rich and complex profile reminiscent of sherry-cask-aged whiskies:

• Nose: Raisins, plums, dates, tobacco leaves, dark chocolate mousse, and raspberry ganache.

• Palate: Caramel, raspberry, Mon Chéri, leather, herbal liqueur, orange peels, honey, and banana ice cream.

• Finish: Long, with notes of chocolate, raisins, and coffee. 

Milroy’s of Soho describes it as offering an intricately complex sipping experience, with dark chocolate and toffee notes set within baking spices and even old leather. 

Availability & Pricing

This limited-edition rum is highly sought after and may be challenging to find.

Due to its rarity, prices can vary significantly, and availability is limited.

About Varela Hermanos

Established in 1908 by Don José Varela Blanco, Varela Hermanos is one of Panama's oldest distilleries. They produce renowned rums like Ron Abuelo and control the entire production process, from cultivating estate-grown sugarcane to distillation and aging. The distillery is located in a valley on the Azuero Peninsula, near the town of Pesé, known for its sugarcane cultivation. 

Given the limited availability, it's advisable to act promptly if you find it in stock.

This rum represents a unique opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts to experience a piece of Panamanian distilling history.