Description
Bombarda Falconet is a dark Caribbean rum blended from 8 to 15 year old stocks. Bombarda calls it a Lost Barrel blend. The rums come from the Dominican Republic, Panama, Trinidad and Guyana. They are double aged in white oak and ex-bourbon casks, then bottled at 43% ABV.
The name comes from the falconet, a small cannon used in broadside sea battles from 1526. The rum also honors Admiral Piet Hein. In 1628 he captured a Spanish silver fleet in the Bay of Matanzas.
Bombarda adds no sugar, coloring or caramel, and skips cold filtration. In the glass it shows a gold color. The nose offers kiwi, green plantain, sarsaparilla and a minty cinnamon note. The palate is satiny and dry, with a medium to full body and a touch of pepper. The finish is long and warming, with roasted pineapple, tamarind, allspice and toasted brioche.
The Beverage Testing Institute scored it 92 points. Tastings.com also rated it the best dark rum for a Daiquiri. Sip it neat or on the rocks to enjoy the fruit and spice. It also shines in like a Daiquiri or a rum Old Fashioned.
Pour a glass after dinner, or share one with friends on a slow evening. Dark chocolate or grilled meats make good company. If you are serious and want a blend with nothing added, keep this bottle close.
