El Ron Prohibido 22 Year Old Reserva Rum
Sumptuous, solera-aged Mexican rum with a captivating bittersweet profile. Finished in American oak and crafted for silken richness, it delivers layered fruit, spice and toasted-nut complexity—an indulgent sipper for luxurious gifting and late-evening sophistication. Tasting Notes & Experience
Voluptuous aromas of caramel, vanilla and dried fruit with soft oak. The palate is smooth and rounded: caramel, coffee and cocoa entwined with peach, orange zest and gentle spice. A softly warming, medium-long finish brings vanilla, roasted nuts, wood and a touch of bittersweet molasses. Key Details
- Distillery: El Ron Prohibido
- Type: Dark Solera Rum
- Region: Mexico
- ABV: 40%
- Volume: 700ml
- Stills: Column stills
- Aging: Solera in American oak (22 casks); portion of casks macerated with walnut & almond shells and peach kernels for added complexity
- Signature Serve: Neat or Over Ice Cocktail Pairings
Old Fashioned Mexican — orange oils and bitters amplifying its caramel-cocoa core. A Rum Manhattan for plush, spirit-forward elegance. A Dark ‘n’ Stormy elevated by rich spice and molasses depth. Neat with a square of 70% dark chocolate for a dessert-like finish. Craftsmanship & Story
Paying homage to an 18th-century New Spain tradition, this reserva is built by fractional (solera) ageing in ex-bourbon American oak. Selected casks are conditioned with walnut and almond shells and peach kernels before resting, lending a distinctive fruit-nut bittersweetness to the final blend. Special Features
Solera programme across 22 carefully chosen American oak barrels; unique barrel macerations (walnut, almond, peach) for signature house character; richly packaged for premium gifting. Recognition & Accolades
Respected by juries and critics for its distinctive, bittersweet depth:
- Silver — The Rum & Cachaça Masters (The Spirits Business), Dark Rum – Ultra Premium (2020)
- Silver — The Luxury Masters (The Spirits Business), Gold/Dark – Super Premium (2019)
- Bronze — World Rum Awards, Taste (2025)
- Bronze — World Rum Awards, Design (2025)
A distinctive solera rum, consistently praised for its layered sweetness, oak polish and elegant finish. Perfect for Gifting or Sipping
A luxurious after-dinner sipper and a standout gift for milestones, anniversaries or corporate thanks—equally superb neat, over a single cube, or in refined classics. Fast, Secure NZ-Wide Delivery
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