Rum Palmarum Caramel 70CL
Indulge in the luscious profile of Rum Palmarum Caramel, a premium spirit crafted for those who admire smooth, dessert-forward profiles. This delightful release beautifully marries a finely aged rum base with the natural, comforting sweetness of rich caramel. Bottled at a perfectly approachable 30% ABV in a classic 70 cl format, it strikes a masterly balance between alcoholic warmth and confectionery sweetness.
The foundations of this liquid trace back through a rich history of estate craft, where generations of master makers have watched over the land.
Tasting Notes
• Colour: Warm, inviting deep amber with brilliant golden highlights.
• Nose: Highly aromatic and welcoming, releasing layers of sweet burnt brown sugar, rich toffee, and a delicate kiss of Madagascan vanilla pods.
• Palate: Decadent and exceptionally silky on the tongue. A beautifully balanced middle note of toasted sugar syrup blends with a gentle touch of warming baking spices and creamy butterscotch. The sweetness is perfectly measured, never becoming overbearing.
• Finish: Smooth, satisfying, and enduringly warm, leaving a gentle hint of dark molasses and velvety caramel lingering at the very back of the throat.
Distilling methods
Honouring time-tested distilling methods, the base spirit is carefully shaped in traditional copper pot stills from rich raw ingredients. This meticulous process ensures that the heavy, full-bodied character of the spirit is preserved before it undergoes aging in charred oak casks. The final liquid is expertly infused with natural caramel to create a beautifully rounded, velvety liqueur that shines across a myriad of serves.
Serving & Cocktail Suggestions
• The Perfect Neat Serve: Savour it neat at room temperature, or pour it over a few large ice cubes in a rocks glass to allow the complex sugar aromas to unravel gently.
• Caramel Rum Old Fashioned: Stir 50 ml of Rum Palmarum Caramel with two dashes of aromatic bitters and a splash of soda water over ice. Garnish beautifully with an expressed orange twist.
• Salted Caramel Espresso Martini: Shake 50 ml of the caramel rum with 25 ml of fresh espresso and 15 ml of coffee liqueur. Shake vigorously with ice, strain into a coupe glass, and finish with a tiny pinch of sea salt on the foam.
• An Elegant Affogato: Drizzle a generous measure directly over a scoop of premium vanilla bean ice cream or alongside a warm sticky toffee pudding for an elevated liquid dessert.
Food Pairings
Rum Palmarum Caramel serves as a spectacular companion to food, contrasting beautifully with both savoury plates and decadent sweets:
• Desserts: It pairs phenomenally with apple tarte tatin, chocolate brownies, or pecan pie, where the toasted sugar notes match the baked goods perfectly.
• Cheeses: Team it with mature blue cheeses like Stilton or Roquefort; the intense saltiness of the cheese offers a magnificent, sophisticated counter-point to the sweet caramel.
• Savoury Starters: Enjoy a glass alongside rich duck pâté or glazed pork belly strips, where the rum cuts cleanly through the fat while complementing the natural sweetness of the meat.