Holmes Cay Venezuela 2007 15 Year Rum

This Holmes Cay Venezuela 2007 15 Year Rum is a single cask offering, distilled in 2007 in the Aragua Valley of Venezuela at a historic 228-year-old estate, sometimes referred to by the pseudonym "Destileria Sofa" due to trademark agreements. Holmes Cay, founded by Eric Kaye and Maura Gedid, is known for sourcing and bottling rare and exceptional rums from around the world without additives, often at cask strength. This particular expression is notable as it was aged entirely for 15 years in ex-bourbon barrels in Venezuela's tropical climate before being bottled in New York. It's a molasses-based rum, column distilled, and presented at 55% ABV, reportedly the highest proof from this specific distillery available in the US.

This Holmes Cay Venezuela 2007 15 Year Rum, a single cask treasure, brings a delightful complexity to your home bar. Expect light fruit and caramel, giving way to tangy citrus and peach, finishing with a whisper of pepper and oak. It’s a thoughtful addition to craft spirits collections, shining beautifully when sipped neat or in sophisticated, rum-forward cocktail ingredients where its nuanced character can truly be appreciated. Anders Erickson and Bitter Bear spirits enthusiasts will find this Venezuelan gem, distilled in a column still and tropically aged in ex-bourbon casks, a compelling exploration.

Expect light fruit and caramel that give way to tangy citrus and peach on the palate. Hints of pepper, oak, and toasted almond appear, finishing with a pleasant dryness and a gentle cinnamon tingle.