Ron Anejo Carupano XO Rum Antiguas Reservas

Ron Añejo Carúpano XO Antiguas Reservas is an elegant, ultra-aged Venezuelan rum defined by depth, complexity and slow maturation in sealed oak barrels. Rich and sophisticated, it offers the kind of sipping experience reserved for top-tier rum collectors or contemplative evenings.

Origins & Craftsmanship

Produced by the historic Carúpano distillery in Venezuela, this release draws on family-reserve stocks matured extensively in sealed American-white-oak barrels—without ever replacing the annual angel’s share, leading to concentration of flavour over decades. Bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof), the Antiguas Reservas edition is a limited and numbered run, typically presented in fine decanters and packaging that reflect the premium nature of the liquid. The brand emphasises additive-free production (no colouring, no sugar added) and follows traditional Venezuelan rum ageing practices.

Critics Reviews

• A tasting review described the rum as “mahogany in colour with orange glints, rich aromas of caramel, brioche and toffee, walnuts and almonds, and undertones of cigar box, tonka bean and smoked cocoa.”

• Another critic noted: “Juicy black fruits, candied raisins, coconut and coffee combine with deep wood, elegant smoke and subtle tobacco—balanced and unctuous in the mouth.”

• Rum-community commentary highlights that the Antiguas Reservas “leans more refined than many ultra-aged rums—dry-leaning, layered, and crafted for slow sipping rather than bold sweetness.”

Tasting Profile

• Nose: Deep mahogany colour with glints of orange. Aromas include caramelised sugar, warm brioche, walnuts and almonds, a whisper of red flowers, cigar-box and tonka bean.

• Palate: Medium-to-full body. Flavours of candied black fruit (raisins, dates), coconut, coffee, dark chocolate, toasted oak and soft smoke.

• Finish: Long and elegant with a dry oak backbone, lingering tobacco leaf, toasted nut shell and subtle toasted coconut echo.

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