Papa’s Pilar Rum unveils limited-edition rum finished in whiskey barrels

Papa’s Pilar Rum, a producer of Papa’s Pilar Dark and Blonde Rums, has unveiled limited-edition rum Papa’s Pilar Marquesas Blend Rum Finished in Whiskey Barrels.

The release is a combination of seven hand-selected rums that have been aged for up to 24 years and sourced from countries in the Caribbean, Central America, as well as the US and then finished in #4 Char Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Barrels.

Papa’s Pilar master blender Ron Call said: “For this special blend, I wanted to create a more whiskey-forward experience with a smooth finish.

“I selected once-used #4 Char Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Barrels to get the profile I was looking for, then extended the finishing time to draw out more of the characteristic whiskey notes and that bolder flavour.”

At 88-proof, the rum offers notes of vanilla, coffee beans and honey, as well as hints of toasted almonds on the nose. The palate offers notes of cocoa with hints of oak and vanilla and finishes with spice and sweetness.

Papa’s Pilar chief communities and conservation officer Mike Myatt said: “One of the most iconic stories of Ernest Hemingway in the Marquesas involves a brutal storm that hit during a fishing expedition, stranding him and his group for two weeks.

“During that time, the group spent their days fishing, sharing stories and enjoying plenty of rum and whiskey long into the night.

“Inspired by this story, The Marquesas Blend is a beautiful marriage of rum and whiskey that I think Hemingway would have enjoyed during those nights in the Marquesas.”

From October, Papa’s Pilar Marquesas Blend Rum Finished in Whiskey Barrels will be available for purchase for a suggested retail price (SRP) of $46.99 per 750ml bottle.