Panama Pacific 9 Year Rum

This is my kind of warm, low-key spicy vanilla, warming type of rum. We’re going to get along just fine.

Very inexperienced with aged Spanish-style rums, but to this newbie, the Panama-Pacific 9 Year is a knockout. Supposedly there are no additives, which is kind of amazing, because it is so sweet and smooth, especially for 47% ABV. Definitely a bit of woody spice to it, vanilla, oak, etc. But the dominant flavors are rich, buttery sweets. Bought this specifically for making Old Cuban cocktails (and they turned out awesome), but I'm feeling pretty inspired by this bottle. Been doing a lot of experimenting (and just enjoying it neat), and I certainly intend to check out their other age statements in the future.

Bought this as a gift but tasted it at the shop and soon after gifting it. I'm new to rum in general but really like this. It's sweet but not so much so that the other flavors are masked. I liked the 9 better than the 23 as it has more spice and a richer flavor overall. The 23 was good but very smooth and more subtle flavors. Definitely developing an appreciation for rum.