ABOUT

Ron Esclavo is a range of matured rum from the Dominican Republic, produced from local crops and with the finest expertise.

Within the Ron Esclavo series you’ll discover a rum for every occasion. Whether you’re looking for a pleasant rum for beginners or cask strength for the experienced rum connoisseur, you’ll find it here.

All the rums in this series are complex and feature delicate notes of vanilla, caramel and oak.

Taste the Caribbean!

 
 

PRODUCTS

Ron Esclavo is an homage to the slaves who paid a high price in the history of sugar cane and rum.

The series consists of four delicate premium rums from the Dominican Republic, all tropically aged. Each edition is crafted with passion, using fresh juice from hand-cut sugar canes and American and French oak barrels for aging.

The first rum that we welcome is our Gran Reserva - enjoy!

 
Ron Esclavo Gran Reserva 6 - 8 Years
Alc./vol.

40%

Volume

700 ml

Age

3 - 5 years

Country

Dominican Republic

This tropical rum made from sugar cane juice, ages in both American oak and French oak barrels.

Color: Gold-brown with a hint of copper.

Nose: Lush apricots with a slightly tart note turning into brown sugar, milk chocolate, and maple syrup.

Palate: Pleasant sweetness with hints of fresh vanilla. Lightbodied with subtle aromas of coffee and dark chocolate adding depth and complexity.

Ron Esclavo 12  12 Years
Alc./vol.

40%

Volume

700 ml

Age

6 - 12 years

Country

Dominican Republic

This tropical rum made from sugar cane juice and molasses, ages in both American oak and French oak barrels.

Color: Yellow gold.

Nose: : Like entering a bakery – warm pies, fruitcakes and pudding with lots of vanilla and caramel.

Palate: Thick aromas of brown sugar, vanilla, and coconut, yet mild and balanced.

This rum comes in a beautiful gift tube – perfect for gift giving to the rum enthusiast in your life!

Ron Esclavo XO  12-15 Years
Alc./vol.

42%

Volume

700 ml

Age

12 - 15 years

Country

Dominican Republic

This tropical rum made from sugar cane juice and molasses, ages in both American oak and French oak barrels.

Color: Amber.

Nose: Spicy with notes of beeswax, and ripe and lush fruits in the background.

Palate: Full-bodied and balanced with a delicious fruity note, and hints of vanilla and coconut.

This rum comes in a beautiful gift tube – perfect for gift giving to the rum enthusiast in your life!

Ron Esclavo XO Cask 12-15 Years
Alc./vol.

65%

Volume

500 ml

Age

12 - 15 years

Country

Dominican Republic

This tropical rum made from sugar cane juice and molasses, ages in both American oak and French oak barrels.

Color: Brown, slightly reddish.

Nose: A sweet & sour note combined with hints of coconut and beeswax.

Palate: Full-bodied with an oily texture. Rum raisins paired with dark chocolate, adding a contrasting bitter finish.

This rum comes in a beautiful gift tube – perfect for gift giving to the rum enthusiast in your life!

 

SPECIAL EDITIONS

Experience the new Ron Esclavo Limited Editions with exciting finishes. The series consists of three new bottlings, two of which matured in ex-Islay whisky casks, which give the rum a fantastic smoky note. The third bottling received a Moscatel wine finish, which gives the rum a wonderfully fruity character.

 

 

PRODUCTION

Ron Esclavo is fermented, distilled and matured in the Dominican Republic. The rum is produced by Alcoholes Finos Dominicanos who cultivate their own sugarcanes, making sure the rum consists of crops purely from the Dominican Republic.

Alcoholes Finos Dominicanos is the largest producer of alcohol in the Dominican Republic, and thereby the company plays a significant role in the community, securing work for hundreds of locals.

AN HOMAGE TO HISTORY

Esclavo is the Spanish word for slave. This rum is named so in order to pay tribute to the people who paid the highest price for us to enjoy this amazing spirit today. By remembering the dark history of rum production, we make sure we appreciate the development in the rum industry today.