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Dictador · Rum

Dictador 2 Masters Hardy 1978 Rum

4.8 · 24 Spirit Hives stories

Rum · Colombia · 48% ABV · 750 ml

$2,299.99 USD

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About this bottle

Dictador 2 Masters Hardy 1978 Rum is a rum from Colombia made by Dictador. It is bottled at 48% ABV, in a 750 ml bottle. Producer tasting notes — on the nose: Immediate vanilla, fudge and butterscotch, but a character reminiscent of a great Cognac as well with some dried figs and apricots, then pencil shavings and hints of damp earth. Very complex; on the palate: This heady tipple coats the palate with an impressive array of flavonoids including an overlay of nutmeg on milk chocolate, toffee, sea-salt caramel and a beautiful softness without the sweetness, a great marriage; finish: The finish is quite unique, rich and long lasting.

Tasting notes

Nose
Immediate vanilla, fudge and butterscotch, but a character reminiscent of a great Cognac as well with some dried figs and apricots, then pencil shavings and hints of damp earth. Very complex.
Palate
This heady tipple coats the palate with an impressive array of flavonoids including an overlay of nutmeg on milk chocolate, toffee, sea-salt caramel and a beautiful softness without the sweetness, a great marriage.
Finish
The finish is quite unique, rich and long lasting.

Product facts

Producer / brandDictador
StyleRum
CategorySpirits › Rum
CountryColombia
Alcohol48% ABV (96 proof)
Bottle size750 ml
Age statementNo age statement
PackSingle bottle
Collections$250 and up
Product IDsh-ca-7898697236618
GTIN / MPNNot supplied by the producer record

Serving & pairing

White rum suits Daiquiris and Mojitos; aged rum deserves a neat pour. Pairs with jerk chicken, tropical fruit and banana desserts.

Does “dark rum” mean aged rum?

Not necessarily. Colour can come from oak ageing or from added caramel. Look for an age statement or the words “aged” or a year count; “Navy”, “Demerara” and “Jamaican” describe style and origin rather than age.

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