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Papa's Pilar Marquesas Blend Rum
Papa's Pilar

Papa's Pilar Marquesas Blend Rum

4.23 Very good

25 reviews25 ratings

90 critic score Top 10% of rum

Rum Aged Rum Multiple Countries No age statement 44% ABV

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About this bottle

Master blender Ron Call created Papa's Pilar Marquesas Blend Rum by combining seven rums aged up to 24 years, sourced from the Caribbean, the US, and Central America. The blend then underwent a finishing period in ex-bourbon barrels. The rum is named after the Marquesas Keys, a group of uninhabited islands near Key West where Ernest Hemingway was once stranded for two weeks after a fishing trip. This limited edition rum became available in October 2019.

How it tastes

Measured across 14 flavor axes. Tap a note to find other bottles that lead with it.

Rich 85
Fruity 65
Sweet 40
Woody 35
Spicy 25
Earthy 20
Tart 17
Roast 15

Reviews

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Merlin Burrell 4.3

My initial experience with this rum. It's a special, limited bottling, so if you're seeking a quality sipping rum that won't cost too much, this might be a suitable choice. The price is comparable to another aged rum, and the profile and taste are similar, but this one offers more chocolate and coffee notes in its aroma and flavor, which, for me, distinguishes it from other aged rums. The palate is rich and complex, and the finish is long and smooth.

Sheena Henning 4.0

Excellent flavor, sweet at first with a slight oak undertone and a finish of nutmeg and toasted almond. The nose has a lot of vanilla and is very inviting. This is a very well-crafted rum without any unusual notes you might encounter in other rums. The flavor profile is very smooth.

Alessandra Streeter 5.0

Fantastic! The ideal combination of rum and bourbon... creamy sweetness, spice, and oak. I need to locate another bottle of this exceptionally crafted Rum. As someone who has exclusively and traditionally consumed Bourbon for 30 years, this spirit is amazing! Kudos to the team that produced this for a job well done.

Brent Dykes 4.3

This is delicious! Dark brown sugar, toasted marshmallow, and oaky on the palate. Nice long finish. This is a must-buy for any bourbon or rum enthusiast.

Mateo Sarmiento 4.0

Sweet, with maple and caramel flavors, and a hint of whiskey on the finish. A delicious rum for sipping, and it makes an excellent old fashioned.

Rosalee Bull 4.3

Slightly sweet. Smooth as silk. Best enjoyed neat or with a mixer. I wouldn't shake it much to avoid bruising it.

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