Paranubes Oaxaca Rum

Sometime in the last couple of years Paranubes changed. It's always had the vegetal, grassy notes up front like some sugarcane rums. But it USED to have more of the hogo funkiness that helped make the flavor profile so unique and good buddies with things like banana liqueur. I would not buy this again given that the distiller/owner seems to have deliberately altered the flavor considerably. If you want something that is mostly olive brine with nothing else that shines through, there are cheaper alternatives.

I've never had a rum quite like this one. Unusual and delicious. I'm tempted to just get another bottle because I know I'll want one. It is fairly sweet, so when I made Daiquiris with it and added simple syrup it made the drink too sweet. Next time, little or no syrup, at least for me. Calling it "sweet" doesn't really do it justice since there's a lot more going on than that. It's almost at its most delightful straight up, but it is clearly an interesting bottle for somebody who knows how to make interesting drinks.

Love this stuff. Unique and powerful - not subtle and not for everyone, but superb in its own way.
Very briny nose, with an aroma of olives. Try it in a martini if it’s a touch too strong for you by itself - olive or lemon peel both work well for a twist.

Also plays well with bright citrus in recipes where you might otherwise use tequila or Mezcal.

Love this aguardiente.