El Ron Prohibido Solera 12 Rum

El Ron Prohibido Solera 12 Reserva is a premium Mexican rum produced under a 12-year solera system. Rums of different ageing profiles are brought together in the solera, with part of the blend passing through barrels that previously held raisin wine, giving the rum a deep, dark brown colour with a touch of red. The 12 refers to the solera rather than a minimum age.

The nose is sweet and intense, with dried fruit, raisins and prunes alongside vanilla, walnut, butter, chocolate and coffee. On the palate, raisin and prune meet walnut wood with hints of chocolate and coffee, leading to a long, silky finish with a touch of caramel and a slight bitterness. Bottled at 40% ABV, it is best enjoyed neat to appreciate its bittersweet wood notes.