- Extra Anejo 100% Puro ultra aged 3 years or more must be bottled in Mexico. This classification was created in 2006 and like Anejo cannot be placed into barrels that exceed 600 liters. Ultra aging tequila brings forth nectar that at times is hard to tell that it is Tequila. The aging process transforms the liquid into a deep mahogany hued product that resembles a cognac, brandy or aged fine rum. Drink neet or chilled but keep in mind as with the Anejo these are for sipping not shooting and all be accompanied by a great cigar!
Cigar recommendation: Gurkha 12-year Platinum
RUM
Rum is produced from sugar cane, sugar beets or molasses. Most production is from the Americas but it can be produced anywhere sugarcane is grown. Taste profiles range from light to very strong. Rum can range from 80 to 180 proof. Rum in the US ranges 80 to 151 proof.
There are three types of Rum:
- White can be aged but normal process is limited aging. White rums are for mixing drinks when the visual presentation is important so the vibrant color of the juice or fruit is focus along with the taste. These rums are versatile and extremely mixable and like vodka take on the flavors that are infused or added to them.
Cigar recommendation: Gurkha Cask Blend Grand Robusto
- Gold/ Amber again limited aging and are not as neutral as white rums. They bring a layer of flavor complexity and have a richer taste. This is the rum used in the world famous “The Cuba Libra” (Rum & Coke) cocktail. It is also used in Mojitos and Daiquiris.
Cigar recommendation: Gurkha Cellar Reserve Kracken XO
- Aged Rum can be from 4-30 years. This category is where the most flavorful rum products are found. Like tequila and scotch, the aging process brings a flavor concentration, smoothness, depth, character and drinkability. Aged rums are aged primarily in old bourbon barrels because bourbon must be produced in new barrels when produced creating a supply of used barrels for rum producers. The bourbon whisky adds to the flavor profile and depending on the bourbon producer each develops its own character. Aged rum is the greatest value in the spirit market, because the pricing of 8-15 and the 18-30 year old rums are a fraction of what scotch, cognac, brandy and some tequila are fetching at retail.
Cigar Recommendation: Gurkha 125 Anniversary
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