The Orientalist Imperial Solera 23 Rum

RICH MOLASSES & SHERRY: Deep molasses and dried-fruit aromas with toasted oak and sweet sherry notes. Full-bodied, silky palate of tropical spice, dark chocolate and honeyed vanilla, finishing long with caramelised sugar and gentle warm oak SOLERA-AGED ASIAN BLEND: Dark sipping rum blending spirits from Thailand, Philippines and Indonesia, Solera-aged at origin between 6-23 years in ex-bourbon and Pedro Ximenez sherry casks, from first-pressed cane in copper-lined column stills SILK ROAD STORY: Founder Michel Lu built The Orientalist Spirits to celebrate Asian craftsmanship. Launched Spring 2023, Imperial Solera 23 unites rums from Thailand, the Philippines and Indonesia; Solera-aged at origin for a layered dark rum AWARDS: Bronze at the People's Choice Drinks Awards 2023 (Rum: On the Rocks). Bottled at 43% ABV in a 70cl format, Solera-aged in ex-bourbon and Pedro Ximenez casks SERVE: Sip neat or over a single large cube to let the Solera layers unfold; also shines in premium rum cocktails. Pair with sticky toffee pudding or dark chocolate tart, grilled meats, or aged Gouda / salty blue cheese