Ron Relicario Supremo

A refined, Rum from the Dominican Republic, created from local sugar cane juice that ferments for 30 hours and ages for 10 to 15 years in former bourbon barrels using the Solera system before being bottled at 40% ABV. It presents an aromatic beginning with hints of sugar, citrus, dried fruit, nut, and spice; its rich character adds notes of orange, raisin, dried cherry, vanilla, and coconut; concluding with a balanced, semi-sweet finish of medium duration featuring pepper, almond, toasted oak, and smoke. April 2023

I was impressed when I first got this. The large container with the solid wood lid was striking, as was the bottle with its wood cap and deep reddish-brown color. The taste was fruity and sweet, most like cherry to cherry cream. There was some toffee and caramel, along with a woodiness. Trying it with an ice cube somewhat diluted the sweetness. It wasn't as fantastic as the presentation suggested, but it was still a tasty rum overall.

A friend picked this up based on a suggestion from someone at a liquor store. It's decent for sipping but will likely just be mixed with coke to finish the bottle. I won't purchase it again.

No different from any other Caribbean rum. Nothing special, just a sweet sugarcane profile.