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Papa's Pilar Dark Rum

Papa's Pilar Dark Rum

(0.75l, 43%)


8.5/10
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$41.99
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Named after one of the greatest authors of the twentieth century, Ernest Hemingway, and the boat he used to travel the world, Pilar, this is an artisan brand based in the USA. Marrying together Rums from around the world they create two expressions, Blonde and Dark, and pay homage to a great man and a great drink.
  
Papa’s Pilar Dark is made of hand-selected Rums Solera aged in Bourbon and Port Wine casks and finished in Spanish Sherry casks, giving it a spicy and sweet oak wood flavor. It is made up of Rums from Florida, Central America and the Caribbean. Like most Rums, it has a traditionally sweet overtone, but has a wonderfully dark and bitter undertone, full of coffee and dark chocolate, to complement the caramel perfectly.
  • Category
    Rum
  • Style
    Dark Rum
  • Region
    New York
  • Country
    United States
  • Alcohol
    43%
  • Distillery
    Papa's Pilar
  • Age
    24 Year Old

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spicy
coffee
dark chocolate
sweet
caramel
oak
apricot
syrup
bitter
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Tasting Notes
Appearance / Color
Deep mahogany.
 
Smell / Nose / Aroma
Sweet caramel and spicy oak wood.
 
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Treacle and golden syrup with coffee and dark chocolate, some sweet fruits, raisins and dried apricots, thick vanilla with a spicy edge.
 
Finish
Thick and long.

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Ratings & Reviews
Member Reviews and Ratings of Papa's Pilar Dark Rum
Scott
Scott,
Vanilla and smooth maple tastes with a smooth mouth feel. Rum is not thought of as a sipper, but this one is a great summer treat or a winter warmer. Either way, you win with Papa.
 
Christopher
Christopher,
My first glass, I wasn’t all that impressed. It was good, but not a “wow”. The second and subsequent, I really got to enjoying this. Will definitely be purchasing again.
 
Micah
Micah,
Very warming rum with a smooth all around taste. A little sweet, which brings down my rating.
 
Brian
Brian,
Really enjoyed this dark rum. Easy to drink on the rocks or with a splash of cola.
 
KENNETH
KENNETH,
I really like sipping good rum neat as an alternative to scotch and bourbon. The best are a little "chewy" with a strong and slightly sweet finish that lingers nicely. Papa's delivers.
 
Nicolas
Nicolas,
Great taste and value!
 
Rickie
Rickie,
this is fantastic, drink it neat and tastes slightly sweet fruity with a touch of chocolate. Add a splash of cola taste like Carmel. my freinds love it and will keep i stack
 
Ryan
Ryan,
Sherry cask
 
Randall
Randall,
Very good very smooth Rum.
 
Randall
Randall,
This was a very good and very smooth Run.
 
Charles
Charles,
great taste bought to share with my favorite person and she was amazed at the great taste and flavor
 
Michael
Michael,
Terrific! A rich, bold flavor that I can’t wait to have again.
 
Alan
Alan,
Really enjoying this. Dark rums have always been a favorite of mine. This one is exceptional.
 
Stephen
Stephen,
The description is spot on! Sweet at first and perfectly balanced at the finish. Could easily stay at the top of my favorites list!
 
Heidi
Heidi,
A little heavy on sweetness, but the flavor is splendid. Very Tasty.
 
Shawn
Shawn,
Smoothest rum I've ever had. Nice caramel taste to it. Perfect for straight sippin' or a mixed beverage at the end of a long day. Definitely will be a staple in my home bar. If I can keep any of it in stock!
 
Jonathan
Jonathan,
Very sweet. Thick on the palate to the point of being almost sticky and cloying. Lingering taste that is reminiscent of maple. Smooth enough to sip, but I can't get past the sweetness and that is said as a fan of Diplomatico and similar style rums.
 
Anthony
Anthony,
Love this rum, it has layers of complexity, and deep flavors with a bright finish that makes you feel like being under a palm tree with your toes in the sand.
 
Tammy
Tammy,
Very nice smooth and full rum. One of my new favorites for rum!
 
Shaun
Shaun,
Great rum. Smooth and flavorful. Definitely want to drink this one neat. If you can find the Sherry Cask finish, grab it. It’s one of my favorites.
 
George
George,
Had this for the first time at their tasting tour in Key West. Awesome!!! They mixed the dark with the blond and it was even smother. I'm now on a quest for the dark aged in bourbon barrels which came out last year. You can't go wrong with Papa's!!!
 
Nathan
Nathan,
I've been drinking Papa's for a few years. Generally, smooth and buttery/sweet. But, a few bottles have come in a bit sweeter. Great sipping rum for the summer months!
 
Jonathan
Jonathan,
Not a bad rum, but it can be a bit too sweet. Reminds me a lot of maple syrup.
 
wILLIAM
wILLIAM,
Love it best ever.
 
Joe
Joe,
Exceeded my expectations for a Rum. 24yr old with unique character, flavor, and taste. The only way to drink this one is neat!! AAAAARRRRRGGGGGG
 
Richard
Richard,
Very sweet, seems like it was back-sweetened. Otherwise had a good flavor, just hard to get past the sweetness. Would be good in a mix.
 
Martha
Martha,
Very sweet. It's well balanced but just overly sweet. I do, however, enjoy a little on the rocks. I just thought it would have more depth with "some" sweetness
 
Damien
Damien,
Amazing product! Great buttery flavor with a smooth finish
 
Michael
Michael,
Sweeter than it is spicy, very mellow and smooth. Excellent sipping drink
 
Eric
Eric,
A step up from the Dictador 20 year rum i had been enjoying. Just WOW. Flavorful and exactly what I look for in a sipping rum!
 
Nathaniel
Nathaniel,
Ridiculously smooth, delicious
 
KRISHNARAJ
KRISHNARAJ,
Smooth and flavorful. With a slightly sweet and cherry finish
 
Warren
Warren,
Great rum with full bodied flavor that’s a great addition to any home bar or for general sipping when you need a taste of something special. I picked up my first bottle in Key West at the distillery. If you ever visit the Keys, make sure you make time to visit and take the tour. This purchase is a steal for any rum enthusiast. Enjoy!
 
Tyrone
Tyrone,
First, I am a scotch drinker by preference. That said, I will sample most any adult beverage. While on vacation in Key West FL I was offered a tour of Papa's Pilar Rum Distillery. I am glad I accepted the offer. I now know a little more about the history of rum in this country and I know how good a fine rum can taste. This rum drink well neat, it is 86 proof but the taste is mild and sweet. I get a hint of vanilla, sugar cookie, wood, and rum raisin ice cream.
 
Troy
Troy,
Avoided because I thought it was a gimmick. Then I tried it. This is a great, well-rounded rum good either on it's own or mixed. Likely to become my go-to rum at home. Gimmick or not, this is a winner.
 
Ariella
Ariella,
I really enjoyed this rum, it smelled sweet and had some sweetness in the taste. To be honest I'm new to this; so vague details is all I got. Plus, I haven't really tasted enough of others to rate this rum properly, however saying all that, in this current time and place I stand by my rating.
 
Danny
Danny,
Sweet with strong notes of caramel/butterscotch.
 
Henry
Henry,
I’m normally more of a Tennessee whiskey and Kentucky bourbon drinker, but this rum was on the tasting bar at my favorite liquor store, so I thought, “Why not?“ I must say, I was blown away! It is absolutely exquisite, quite sweet with notes of brown sugar, caramel, spice, and vanilla.
 
Michael
Michael,
Slightly overly sweet. Good start but the sweet maple syrup flavors are a bit too strong, effecting the finish. I don't mix my drinks so this will likely stay in the bar for visitors with a taste for sweet dark rums.
 
Jarred
Jarred,
sweet, smooth, slightly buttery. tastes very similar to the Kirk & Sweeney 18 yr rum
 
Howard
Howard,
Relatively sweet. Smooth. A bit of a maple syrup flavor. Nice aftertaste. Seems like they might be going for a cute, gimicky rum using the Florida/Caribbean/Hemmingway bit. Expensive for a blended rum in my opinion. Others for the price that I like better; Afrohead, Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva, el Dorado 15 Year Kirk and Sweeney 23 year.
 
Brianne
Brianne,
Sweet, delightful. I just use it for my classic daiquiri, lime,rum, and sugar. Shaken til cold. ,
 
Nicole
Nicole,
Love, love, love this rum! Great flavor and mixes well with a Coke for a day by the pool!
 
Tom
Tom,
Great taste if you like a sweet rum. Really dense. I get a strong maple/brown sugar start.
 
Daniel
Daniel,
my favorite rum.
 
Erica
Erica,
Syrup and Heat. Unique
 
Aaron
Aaron,
Excellent, toffee, caramel notes prevalent, like Christmas for your taste buds!
 
Kurt
Kurt,
This is simply my favorite rum. Easy to drink with a lovely, rich caramel falvor
 
Joseph
Joseph,
Flavorful, with rich vanilla notes. Great sipping rum.
 
Thomas
Thomas,
Thick and sweet, a great tasting rum.
 
Owen
Owen,
Excellent Rum, especially for the price point.
 
Jason
Jason,
Great dark rum. Rich smokey Caramel flavor. Really makes any drink super delicious.
 
Robert
Robert,
Wonderfully sweet, with vanilla notes on the pallet. Love this rum!! I actually liked it better than Kirk and Sweeney. But not by much.
 
Jon
Jon,
This is now my second favorite rum ever. It is sweet, smooth, and complex.
 
Jeremy
Jeremy,
Amazing
 
Christopher
Christopher,
Not that smooth at all. At this price point, better bet is Kirk and Sweeney 23 YR or El Dorado 12 YR
 
Bruce
Bruce,
I enjoyed it a lot. Vanilla led the way but enough bitter tang came through at the end to make it very interesting. I would buy it again. After trying all the others....
 
James
James,
Very smooth, caramel . Loved it!
 
Robert
Robert,
This rum is one of the smoothest, and although it has a very sweet and Aromatic scent It was not overly sweet
 
Amanda
Amanda,
Probably the best rum I've yet to introduce my taste buds to! No mixer, chaser (who does that anyway)... Quality rum so flavorful, you'll be jealous of your ice cubes!
 
Erica
Erica,
Too sweet.
 
Michael
Michael,
Strong Carmel or sweet taste.
 
Stephen
Stephen,
I have tasted many different rums, this is my go to rum.........My entire family loves this spirit. I recommend it highly
 
James
James,
Loved it! Complex flavor, caramel,smoky,hint of berry.
 
Sohni
Sohni,
The only qualm I have with this rum is that the bottle isn't bigger.
 
Roy
Roy,
Very smooth. Sweet Carmel taste is very prevalent.
 
Mark
Mark,
Nice, sweet and smooth, this is a rum made for sipping. Pairs very well with a medium cigar.
 
Gary
Gary,
Tasty. Dark and smooth
 
Andrew
Andrew,
Characteristics include syrup, smoke, vanilla, apple.
 
William
William,
This is one sweet Rum! Can sip it like a good Bourbon and it mixes well with everything, YUM!
 
Michael
Michael,
The taste of chocolate and coffee are strong and seductive. Best rum ever!
 
Jonathan
Jonathan,
Carmel, Butterscotch, Vanilla, Smooth Finish
 
guest
guest,
Love it.
 
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