Dos Maderas PX 5+5 Rum (1 x 0.7 l)

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Next PX 5 + 5 is aged in Spain for 5 years in sherry casks, and lastly for 2 more years in even older sherry casks. Also sign me up for newsletters so I can get special offers, recommendations, and expert advice to my inbox! Even if they mention it to every attendee in a tasting, what about those who aren’t able to and haven’t attended any tastings?

The rum is initially aged in the Caribbean for five years in American oak casks, before being shipped over to Jerez, Spain for an additional finishing period of three years in former Pedro Ximenez sherry casks. The sweetness and the flavour of the Pedro Ximénez sherry cask remain at the forefront as the glass breathes. Alexander Williams, a great connoisseur and admirer of sherry products, and Arthur Humbert, a specialist in international relations. When the government finally wises up and allows the labeling of additives, what will the excuse of these dishonest brands be?This subreddit is private because of Reddit's inability to provide proper moderation tools and listen to users. The region of Spain where the winery is located has a climate perfectly suited for wine and is known as Europe's wine cellar. I myself rather enjoy sherry once in a blue moon (as well in cocktails) so I’ll probably pick up a bottle for the collection. This FDA reasoning, while sounding more like a stereotypical government shortcoming, sounds like a legitimate excuse for brands available in the US. But, what if a consumer – who is new to rum and doesn’t know about this dishonest rum industry practice – doesn’t ask?

Wet casks refer to casks used for aging spirits that still have some leftovers of the original contents.Then time for the 5+3, there the 5 stands for the aging of the base in the Caribbean and the 3 for 3 years of Solera aging in used Dos Cortados barrels in Jerez.

This Rum has a fair share of fans on the Ministry as well as Forrest’s recommendation at High Times, which I took on my last field trip there. In summary, the Dos Maderas PX 5+5 rum is an exceptional beverage that combines tradition and innovation in its production. If your business is registered in a European Union country and has an Intra-EU VAT Number, you are qualified to make purchases without the application of VAT. Dark amber in color, this intriguing rum offers fig and raisin notes at first, leading to rich, ripe fruit on the palate.The individual distillates are matured for 5 years in the Caribbean before they mature for a further three years in former Dos Maderas 5+3 rum barrels. Vanilla, cinnamon, allspice , nutmeg and marzipan all seem to find their way into the breezes as does a nice impression of toasted coconut and orange marmalade. In fact, I can taste the sherry so clearly that my feeling is that rather than the sherry casks acting to enhance the flavour, the sherry is at times pushing the rum aside and dominating the spirit. The rum matures in American sherry casks in the Caribbean for the first five years, until it is shipped to Europe, Spain, at the end of that time. Additional aging time in Pedro Ximénez casks gives this rum a sweet richness that’s best appreciated neat, and is beautifully paired with cigars and chocolate.

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There was a glass tumbler as a gift which wad placed inside the box over the bottle neck, of course when it was delivered the glass was smashed. My optimistic guess is they’re catering to the growing number of rum enthusiasts who recognize that aging in the tropics is different from aging elsewhere. From nose to the medium long finish I recognize the sweet PX Sherry, raisins, vanilla, fruits and quite many other notes. Since then, some of the house wines and brandies have been kept in oak casks of the highest quality (soleras).