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Described as the best rum Don Pancho has ever made.

This sought after label is another creation from rum master, Francisco 'Don Pancho' Fernandez (one of the few people in the world to be awarded the titles “Maestro Ronero” and “industry legend”). Having left Havana Club in Cuba after almost four decades of development as Director of the Cuban Beverage industry, in the 1990s, Fernandez discovered a neglected facility in Panama's Herrera region. Beneath the over-growth, a copper column still was uncovered bearing a small plaque with the inscription "Cincinnati 1922". Reportedly, ”this is the sister still to the legendary Pennsylvania Michters copper column still that produced both Michters Whiskey (in its original form in Pennsylvania) and the equally if not more well-regarded Hirsch 16 and 20 Year Old Whiskey (which was produced at Michters and bottled years after the distillery shut down).”

Despite being near retirement age, Don Pancho considers himself in his prime, ready to create a rum with no compromises. ‘Origenes’ is the latest result from his Panamanian operation which he reinvigorated as the 'Las Cabras distillery', already described as “one of the most important and revered rum distilleries in the world.”
The sugarcane is grown to very specific standards, hand-harvested then fermented with a yeast strain developed specifically for this rum ( Don Pancho also has a degree in microbiology). All the Origenes rums are dated by the age of the youngest rum in the blend. Don Pancho personally selects each barrel.

Described as "the best rum he has ever made", the 30 year old is the high point in the range, limited to around 2000 bottles annually. It is Don Pancho's vision of what a true Luxury rum should be. In his own words: "This is not an aperitif but a digestive, drink it slowly, drink it neat. Never alone." Expect multi layered aromas and flavours of vanilla, tobacco, praline, pecan, figs and orange peel. Full bodied, textural and complex, boasting a very long warming finish, it echoes the greatest cognacs. 40% Alc./Vol.
Extremely limited stocks.

Matured in French oak barriques. Brilliant pale straw colour with greenish tinged edges and a watery hue. The nose evokes aromas of nectarine tinged with suggestions of gun flint. Underlying citrus, white peach, light nougat and spice ensue. Elegant with a lightly creamed textural  feel the palate features nectarine and fleshy white peach flavours infused with gun smoke. Finishes dry and fresh with traces of citrusy nougat and some flintiness also apparent. Medium to long aftertaste of white peach, nectarine, gun flint infusions and spicy citrus.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 12.5%

Deep dark red black tinged colour with a dark red hue. Aromas of dark cherries and liquorice have a leathery overlay with earth and spice notes also present. Medium bodied with a generous textural feel the palate also has a distinct leatheriness to it particularly on the finish and aftertaste. Before that ripe dark cherry flavours are evident along with some earth and spice. Fine grained tannins. Modest leathery conclusion.
Drink now.
Alc. 14%

Deep bright dark red colour with black tinged edges and a vibrant purple red hue. Lifted ripe raspberry, dark plum and liquorice aromas overlay hints of inky earth. Slurpy and supple the light to medium bodied palate is decorated with succulent ripe fruits followed by traces of earth and spice. Bright and juicy with a fresh finish. Velvety tannins. Long moreish aftertaste of ripe dark raspberries, plums, liquorice and spice.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 14.5%

Translucent salmon pink colour. Spicy cherry and raspberry scents are followed by hints of musk and Turkish delight. Fruity strawberry and raspberry flavours sit over musk and a touch of spice. Finishes dry with some lingering fruit sweetness, well balanced acidity and an aftertaste of spicy ripe raspberries, strawberries and musk.
Drink now.
Alc. 13.5%

Deep dark red black tinged core with a dark red hue. Aromas of dark cherry and red currant intermingle with lightly scorched earth and spicy herb notes. Light to medium weight flavours of dark cherries are supported by subtlety toasted vanillin cedar, earth and spice. Dryish finish with fine grained tannins and bright acidity. Shortish finish of dark cherries, vanillin cedar and spicy earth.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 12.5%

This sought after label is another creation from rum master, Francisco 'Don Pancho' Fernandez (one of the few people in the world to be awarded the titles “Maestro Ronero” and “industry legend”). Having left Havana Club in Cuba after almost four decades of development as Director of the Cuban Beverage industry, in the 1990s, Fernandez discovered a neglected facility in Panama's Herrera region. Beneath the over-growth, a copper column still was uncovered bearing a small plaque with the inscription "Cincinnati 1922". Reportedly, ”this is the sister still to the legendary Pennsylvania Michters copper column still that produced both Michters Whiskey (in its original form in Pennsylvania) and the equally if not more well-regarded Hirsch 16 and 20 Year Old Whiskey (which was produced at Michters and bottled years after the distillery shut down).”

Despite being near retirement age, Don Pancho considers himself in his prime, ready to create a rum with no compromises. ‘Origenes’ is the latest result from his Panamanian operation which he reinvigorated as the 'Las Cabras distillery', already described as “one of the most important and revered rum distilleries in the world.”
The sugarcane is grown to very specific standards, hand-harvested then fermented with a yeast strain developed specifically for this rum ( Don Pancho also has a degree in microbiology).

The middle-tier in the series is this 18 year old, described as offering aromas and flavours of honey, tea, soft cardamom, creamy vanilla, cola nut and brown spice. x Bourbon casks are used for maturation, with no additives, no colourings and no solera system. In short, rum as it should be.
Extremely limited stocks.

Impenetrable midnight black core with a very deep dark red black hue. Pronounced black plum, black cherry and liquorice aromas are set against some initial varnishy characters which blow off with airing. Vanillin oak, mocha and spice notes follow. Rich with a dense opulent mouthfeel, lavish flavours of liquorice, black plum and blackberry are backed by firm chewy tannins. Vanillin oak and spicy mocha are also evident. Long robust aftertaste of liquorice, black plum, blackberry, toasty vanillin oak and spicy pepper.
Cellar 6-8 years.
Alc. 15.5%

Semi translucent bright dark red colour with a vibrant red purple tinged hue. Fragrant violet notes intermingle with crushed ripe red cherry and strawberry aromatics followed by traces of anise, some inkiness and spice. Light and elegant, juicy flavours of freshly crushed ripe cherries and strawberries prevail over a touch of inky earth like characters and spice. Bright finish with finely grained tannins and a ripe cherry, strawberry, violet infused, subtle inky earth and spice aftertaste.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 13.5%

Deep dark red colour with black tinged edges and a dark red hue. Nosing evokes aromas of ripe dark cherries laced with dried herbs over inky earth and spice notes. Soft and fleshy in the mouth with light to medium body weight the palate has flavours of just crushed ripe dark cherries, earth, dried herbs and spice. Slightly dryish finish with bright acidity and finely grained tannins. Aftertaste of spicy dark cherries, earth and dried herbs. A good quaffing Sangiovese.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 13%