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$58.20−21%($83.14/ℓ)
Recommended price: $73.73
Excise and customs charges incl. (EU, CH, US only)
Technical information
- Producer
- Dictador
- Type
- Rum
- Format
- 70 cl
- Gradation
- 40.0%
- Aging
- 12 years
- Aromatic profile
- Notes of vanilla, caramel, sweet spices
- Ingredients
- Molasses, water, yeasts
- Type of cask
- American oak barrels
- Distillation method
- Column and pot still
- Filtration
- Cold filtration
- Color
- Dark amber
- Consumption
- Neat, with ice or cocktail
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The Dictador 12Y is a unique and fascinating example in the world of rum. Produced in Colombia, in the coastal area of Cartagena, this distillate benefits from an aging process that uses a solera system, allowing the rum to develop a complex bouquet of aromas and flavors.
Distilled from fermented sugarcane juice and subsequently aged in oak barrels, the Dictador 12 years showcases a deep amber color with golden reflections. On the nose, it is distinguished by its intense notes of toffee and honey, mixed with hints of vanilla, nutmeg, and a light touch of espresso coffee, which evidences the use of barrels that previously hosted bourbon.
In the mouth, its texture is rich and velvety. The Dictador 12 years offers a perfect balance between sweetness and spices, with a long and pleasantly warm finish, where flavors of chocolate and caramel mix with a slightly pungent liveliness of oak wood.
Thanks to its versatility, the Dictador 12Y can be enjoyed neat, with ice, or as a component of refined and tasty cocktails. This rum is not just a quality distillate, but a true sensory experience that tells the story and traditions of Colombia through every sip.
For lovers of exotic and full-bodied spirits, the Dictador 12Y represents an excellent choice, both to enrich one's collection and to offer a unique moment of pleasure.
Distilled from fermented sugarcane juice and subsequently aged in oak barrels, the Dictador 12 years showcases a deep amber color with golden reflections. On the nose, it is distinguished by its intense notes of toffee and honey, mixed with hints of vanilla, nutmeg, and a light touch of espresso coffee, which evidences the use of barrels that previously hosted bourbon.
In the mouth, its texture is rich and velvety. The Dictador 12 years offers a perfect balance between sweetness and spices, with a long and pleasantly warm finish, where flavors of chocolate and caramel mix with a slightly pungent liveliness of oak wood.
Thanks to its versatility, the Dictador 12Y can be enjoyed neat, with ice, or as a component of refined and tasty cocktails. This rum is not just a quality distillate, but a true sensory experience that tells the story and traditions of Colombia through every sip.
For lovers of exotic and full-bodied spirits, the Dictador 12Y represents an excellent choice, both to enrich one's collection and to offer a unique moment of pleasure.
Producer
Dictador
Colombia
Dictador is a Colombian spirits brand best known for premium aged rum and collectible editions that intertwine art and design. In recent years it has expanded its range to include aged gin and various limited editions aimed at the luxury market.
- Colombian brand focused on premium aged rum and collectible products.
- Extensive activity of artistic collaborations and cultural projects (Dictador Art Masters, collections with artists/designers).
- Distinctive lines and collections: Vintages, 2 Masters, Game Changer, Generations en Lalique, Totem, Richard Orlinski 5 Decades.
- Range and commercial profiles that also include cask-aged gin.
- International presence and a market approach oriented to luxury and collectors.
Specialities
- aged rum
- premium rum
- aged gin
- collectible liqueurs
- luxury / lifestyle spirits brand
The story
According to official information and interviews, roots linked to the Parra family and the Destilería Colombiana are traced back to the early 20th century; the Dictador brand as an international-facing label emerged in the 2010s. In 2009/2010 the project was relaunched internationally; subsequently the brand developed international collections and artistic collaborations. Multiple sources document both the family history (Destilería Colombiana) and the transformation of the historic distillery site into an artistic project called Dictador Art Masters.
Distillation
According to the producer: distillation in continuous columns and in copper pot stills (declared by the master blender).
Ageing
Aging in casks with a topping-up practice (described by the company as 'solera-style'); the company also cites finishing/finishes in different types of casks and ship-board finishing for some releases.
Raw materials
- cane honey (reduced sugarcane juice)
Representative products
- Dictador 12Y - 70cl
- Rhum Dictador 20Y Solera - 70cl (giftbox)
- Aurum / XO Perpetual (Aurum)
- Collezione 2 Masters (collaborazioni vintage)
- Mopa Mopa Model H 1982 - Astucciato
- Gin Aged Colombian Ortodoxity 70cl