British
West Indies
The 1731 British West Indies Blend is a small batch blend that combines diverse rums from three islands: the intense flavor of younger, traditionally distilled Pot Still rums from Jamaica, Column Still and heavier Pot Still rums from Barbados aged in oak barrels, and beautifully aged Column Still rums from Trinidad.
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 British West Indies blend range from 0 to 8 years in age.
Tasting notes
Color
Amber color.
Nose
Spices, tropical fruits, milk chocolate and hints of oak.
Taste
Vanilla, coconut, red fruits, chocolate and caramel.
Finish
Smooth, sweet and bold.
Cocktail suggestion
Zombie
Ingredients:
90 ml 1731 British West Indies XO
30 ml grapefruit juice
20 ml pomegranate syrup
20 ml lime juice
20 ml lemon juice
2 dashes Angostura bitters
5 ml absinthe
5 ml allspice dram
40 ml pineapple juice
Shake the ingredients with ice and strain into a Tiki glass filled with crushed ice. Garnish with cinnamon, a spent lime shell and nutmeg.
Spanish Caribbean
The 1731 Spanish Caribbean Blend is a 100% Column Still rum that combines 5 year old rums from Cuba with rum from the Dominican Republic aged for up to 8 years. This small batch blend brings the flavors of the Spanish Caribbean to life!
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 Spanish Caribbean blend range from 3 to 8 years in age.
Tasting notes
Color
Amber color.
Nose
Coffee, spices and hints of oak.
Taste
The flavor is rich and supple with plenty of depth.
Flowers, oak and hints of mint.
Finish
Light and dry.
Cocktail suggestion
El Presidente
Ingredients:
50 ml 1731 Spanish Caribbean XO
25 ml Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth
15 ml Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao
5 ml pomegranate syrup
Stir the ingredients well with cracked ice and strain into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass. Garnish with orange zest.
Central America
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.
Tasting notes
Color
Amber color.
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 Dolin Red Vermouth
2 dashes Gary Regan 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.