{"product_id":"autentico-nativo-20-year-old-special-reserve-rum-750ml","title":"Auténtico Nativo 20 Year Old Special Reserve Rum 750ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRon Añejo Carúpano Reserva Limitada is a genuinely patient, extra-aged Venezuelan rum, produced by Destilería Carúpano, matured at length in sealed white American oak barrels holding special reserves aged up to 18 years — genuinely notable for its \"no replacement of Angel's Share\" approach, meaning the barrels are never topped off as evaporation naturally reduces volume over that extended maturation period, letting the rum concentrate and deepen entirely on its own terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Carúpano region of Venezuela is genuinely well-regarded for its ideal rum-aging climate, and this bottling has earned real, independently judged recognition across multiple competitions, including the London Spirits Competition, The Global Luxury Masters, and a tasting feature from The Drinks Business \u0026amp; The Spirits Business Autumn Tasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRon Añejo Carúpano Reserva Limitada 18 Year Old Rum is produced by Destilería Carúpano, in the Carúpano region of Venezuela. The rum is an extra-aged blend, matured at length in sealed white American oak barrels holding special reserves of up to 18 years, with no replacement of the \"Angel's Share\" lost naturally to evaporation over that extended maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe rum has been recognized at the London Spirits Competition and The Global Luxury Masters, and was featured in The Drinks Business \u0026amp; The Spirits Business Autumn Tasting. Bottled at 40% ABV \/ 80 proof, 750ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo formal numerical critic score from a major spirits publication is confirmed for this product at this time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eTAG Global Spirits Awards (2024): \u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNamed a \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eBest in Show Winner\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, with judges describing it as \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\"\u003e\"rich and elegant with superb length — an exemplary long-aged Rum\"\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e noting notes of toffee, crème brûlée, marzipan, dark chocolate, and star anise.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRumX community:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Pleasant and drier than the usual sweet Venezuelan style, with banana, oak, vanilla and coffee; notes of fig and hints of chocolate.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep amber with copper reflections. Toffee, vanilla, and toasted oak lead, joined by candied fruit and dried fruit, alongside honey, cocoa, and nutmeg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirm, balanced, and silky, with molasses and dark chocolate carrying the entry, developing roasted almond, baking spice, caramel, tobacco, and leather, alongside butterscotch and a whisper of tropical fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong and elegant, closing with lingering fig, chocolate, spice, and oak tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtra-Aged Añejo Rum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40% ABV \/ 80 Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 18 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSealed white American oak barrels, no Angel's Share replacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDestilería Carúpano — Carúpano, Venezuela\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecognition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLondon Spirits Competition · The Global Luxury Masters · The Drinks Business \u0026amp; The Spirits Business Autumn Tasting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSister Expression\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReserva Privada 21 Year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA genuinely rich, patiently aged Venezuelan rum — real oak-driven depth and complexity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCandied fruit, wood, almond, honey, fig, chocolate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark chocolate desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged, nutty cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDried fruit and nut boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaramel-based sweets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBest enjoyed neat, in a snifter, as a genuine after-dinner sipping rum.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Breakthru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45260648841282,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Aut_ntico_Nativo_20_Year_Old_Special_Reserve_Rum_750ml.jpg?v=1790175340","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/autentico-nativo-20-year-old-special-reserve-rum-750ml","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}