The 1731 Central America Blend is a small batch blend that combines rums originating from Guatemala, Panama and Belize. Exclusively containing traditionally distilled Column Still rums, this characteristic blend includes a 4 year old rum from Guatemala, a 2 year old rum from Belize, and a 6 year old rum from Panama.
This eXtra Old blend combines rums of various ages to achieve a unique blended character, so it does not have an Age Statement. The rums in this Central American blend range from 2 to 6 years in age.
1731 Regional Blends and Single Origin rum
Tasting notes
Colour: Amber
Nose: Butterscotch, orange peel, peaches and apricots, licorice.
Taste: Sweet butterscotch, tropical fruits, oak spices, almond and vanilla.
Finish: Medium-long sweet and round finish.
Cocktail suggestion - Rum Manhattan
Ingredients:
60 ml 1731 Central America XO
30 ml Red Vermouth
2 dashes Orange Bitters
Combine the rum, red vermouth, bitters and ice in a cocktail mixing glass. Stir until the cocktail is well chilled and then pour through a strainer into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with orange zest and a maraschino cherry.