Dos Maderas Triple Aged Rum PX 5 + 5

Dos Maderas Triple Aged Rum PX 5 + 5 is a layered, elegantly aged rum with a rich interplay of tropical fruit, toffee, dark spice, and sweet dried fruit—delivered through a unique two-stage maturation that first deepens character in Caribbean casks and then imparts wine-lending complexity from sherry casks. It drinks like a hybrid between aged rum and fortified wine cask expression: plush, nuanced, and ideal for contemplative sipping or elevated cocktails.

Origins & Craftsmanship
Dos Maderas “Triple Aged” Rum reflects a distinctive aging philosophy that spans two continents and two crafting traditions:

1. Caribbean Origin: The rum is initially produced in Barbados and Guyana from local molasses, distilled and aged for at least 5 years in ex-bourbon American oak casks under tropical conditions. This first phase builds foundational richness—vanilla, tropical fruit, and deep molasses character.

2. Spanish Sherry Cask Finish: After the initial aging, the rum is transported to Jerez, Spain, where it is transferred to select Pedro Ximénez (PX) and other sherry barrels for an additional 5 years of maturation under the influence of the rich, sweet fortified wine casks. This finishing stage infuses the spirit with dried fruit intensity, rancio notes, and a gentle oxidative development—traits commonly found in fine sherries.

The naming “5 + 5” reflects these two distinct aging periods. The PX influence softens and heightens the character—imprinting raisin, fig, and molasses depth while maintaining the structure of a well-aged rum. The result is a cross-cultural spirit with Caribbean warmth and Andalusian refinement.

Critics Reviews
Dos Maderas PX 5 + 5 consistently earns praise in professional rum circles for its rich complexity and unusual cask profile. While numeric scores vary by reviewer and release, respected spirits publications often highlight its “delicate sweetness, layered dried fruit, and elegant oxidative richness” as hallmarks of the PX finishing impact. Specific widely published points scores may vary, but it is broadly regarded as one of the more refined “PX-finished” aged rums in its category.

Tasting Profile
Nose: Warm toffee and molasses lead, followed by lush dark fruit—raisins, fig, and plum—accented by orange peel, caramelized sugar, and subtle spice hints (cinnamon, clove). The sherry barrel influence is clear but not overpowering, lending a vinous, dried-fruit perfume.

Palate: Silky and full, layering rich molasses sweetness with molasses, treacle, and dark chocolate, then shifting into PX-like raisin and prune nuances. Notes of roasted almond, vanilla cream, and subtle tobacco leaf add depth, while gentle oak tannin keeps the sweetness from spreading too broadly.

Finish: Long, warm, and cozy—fig and raisin sweetness trail into toffee, toasted oak, and a lingering whisper of citrus zest and spice.

Quick Overview

Cocktail Recipes

PX Rum Old Fashioned
Ingredients:

• 2 oz Dos Maderas PX 5 + 5

• 0.15–0.2 oz demerara or PX-style syrup

• 2 dashes aromatic bitters
  Garnish: Orange peel
  Method: Stir with ice until chilled. Strain over a large cube in a rocks glass. Express orange peel.

Caribbean Sherry Flip
Ingredients:

• 1.75 oz Dos Maderas PX 5 + 5

• 0.5 oz PX fortified wine (optional, accentuates finish)

• 1 whole egg

• 0.25 oz simple syrup
  Garnish: Grated nutmeg
  Method: Dry shake, then shake with ice. strain into a chilled coupe.