Distiller Notes
Papa's Pilar Blonde is the first ever "Blonde" Rum, similar in color to the light rums Papa Hemingway enjoyed in Key West and Cuba during the 30's. Sourced from hand-selected rums spanning the Caribbean and Central, South and North America, this award-winning spirit is solera blended in American Oak Bourbon barrels and Spanish Oloroso Sherry casks. At 84 Proof, it boasts a creamy mouthfeel with notes of crisp almond, butterscotch and hints of pineapple, mango, and key lime. A perfect rum for your Hemingway Daiquiri, boat drink or tiki cocktail.
Proof: 84
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Inspired by Ernest “Papa” Hemingway and his boat, Pilar, this handcrafted 84-proof rum sources its ingredients from throughout the Caribbean, Central America, and Florida; it then undergoes a solerastyle aging process. The nose includes chicory, butterscotch, white cedar, and melon, while the concentrated flavors center on white-peppered lemon zest, poached pear, candied apple, and chamomile. The mouthfeel is exquisite.
From pirate life on the open sea to Caribbean island paradises, perhaps no other spirit evokes such a romantic history as Rum. Made through fermentation and distillation of molasses or the fresh-pressed juice of sugar cane, Rums range from 20% to over 70% alcohol and come in a variety of tones from clear to dark. Highest quality Rums are generally produced in pot stills and aged in wood, while less expensive Clear or “White” Rums are produced in column stills and bottled without barrel aging. Naturally, Rums form the base of tropical cocktails like Daquiris and Mojitos.