Ron Anejo Carupano 21 Year Old Reserva Privada Rum

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Ron Carúpano’s 21-Year Reserva Privada is a deeply mature, elegant Venezuelan rum offering layers of dried fruit, fine oak, baking spice and luxurious texture. Smooth, complex and contemplative, it’s crafted for sipping and stands among the most refined ultra-aged Latin American rums. Origins & Craftsmanship Ron Carúpano is one of Venezuela’s most historic distilleries, located in the Carúpano Valley—an environment prized for stable tropical temperatures ideal for long rum maturation.This 21-year-old Reserva Privada is drawn from sealed American white-oak barrels, aged without replenishing the angel’s share, ensuring high concentration and depth. Made from premium sugar-cane distillates and aged in small lots, it is bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof).The meticulous aging regimen, combined with Carúpano’s tropical climate, produces remarkable richness with retained elegance. Critics Reviews A professional tasting panel praised the 21-year expression for its “deep golden colour, warm oak, molasses and baking spices, lifted by notes of banana bread and black cherry.” Another critic noted its “dense, bright aromatic profile—raisins, dates, coconut, orange peel and tonka bean—supported by complex wood tones.” Several rum reviewers highlight that the palate leans toward drier, slightly tannic maturity, describing it as “elegant, complex and long-finishing rather than overtly sweet.” Tasting Profile Nose: Deep amber-gold. Aromas of dried fruits (raisins, dates), coconut, orange peel, warm spices, toasted oak and subtle mocha.Palate: Medium-to-full bodied with rich notes of caramelized sugar, dark chocolate, tobacco leaf, dried fruit and warm wood spice. Balanced by a refined, slightly dry oak structure.Finish: Long, elegant and subtly bittersweet—oak tannin, dried fruit and spice linger with excellent clarity. Quick Overview ABV / Proof Origin / Region Production / Base Type Aging / Maturation Aromas & Flavors Style / Identity 40% ABV / 80 proof Carúpano Valley, Venezuela Premium Venezuelan cane-spirit rum Up to 21 years in sealed American oak Raisin, date, coconut, orange peel, tonka bean, toasted oak Ultra-aged, elegant Venezuelan sipping rum AWARDSGolden Fork Grand Prize (2006, 2018)The Polished Palate: Bronze Medal (2008, 2010)International Congress of Madrid: Silver Medal (2013) Bronze Medal (2014, 2015)BCN Rum Congress: Bronze Medal (2017)Brussels World Contest - Spirits Selection: Silver Medal (2017)London Spirits Competition: Silver Medal (2019)London Spirits Competition: Silver Medal (2020)

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