It isn't easy to find a rum with a smoother taste than Dictador. This brand has been celebrated over generations and shows off Colombia's finest. The history of Dictador stretches back to 1913 when the Destilería Colombiana was established. Since then, it has changed while still keeping traditional family values alive. The third-generation Parrra family produces this rum and continues striving for ultimate perfection. Since its establishment, Dictador has been labeled as the pinnacle of Colombian rum, producing several notable rums.
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Dictador is a well-established brand that gives back to the community. They have enlisted the Wixárika people's help to create their rum bottles, which are then decorated with their own beadwork. As a result, customers can look forward to enjoying exclusive rums and owning a beautiful piece of artwork that help in job creation.
This rum was distilled in a single cask in 1977 and shipped to Despagne, Entre-deux-Mers, Bordeaux, France, from where the name 'Despagne'. Once there, it was matured for another 12 months in Selmar barrels made from the finest wood of the European forests. The result is rich butterscotch and vanilla smell with hints of vintage oak wood. The palate rests the same butterscotch taste with a stroopwafel, hazelnuts, and mango notes. It has a fruity finish and a sweet taste of hot toffee sauce. Only 381 bottles of this exclusive rum were produced and sold in 2019 as a strong 40-year-old rum.
Only 300 bottles of this rum were produced and sold as a limited edition in 2020. It was distilled in 1999 and was left to mature in a barrel for 21 years. This spirit gives off an in-depth flavor that is not too harsh on the palate but still provides a strong enough taste for the rum connoisseur to enjoy.
This limited release boasts only 300 bottles worldwide, making it one of the most exclusive Dictador rums. It forms part of the Best Of series, which contains a selection of the best and oldest barrels of the Distileria Colombiana. This bottle was distilled in 1977 and matured in an American oak cask. Master Parra handpicked these casks. The rum has a dark color but a golden honey flavor—hints of oak and coffee dance on the palate, giving it a long-lasting, flavorsome taste.
This rum is unique because the distilling process was finished in a whisky cask. Matured in a 1974 vintage single cask, this rum was shipped to Glenfarclas, Scotland, where it matured for a further 14 months in a Glenfarclas 1992 fourth-hill Hogshead sherry cask. Finally, it was released as a limited edition with only 343 bottles. This 44-year-old rum is leathery on the nose with an aromatic smell similar to a cigar box. There are also hints of cinnamon and nutmeg present. A smooth liquid with subtle notes of sherry, toasted vanilla, and light toffee tones rests on the palate. It has a woody finish that perfectly rounds off this strong drink.
While this rum doesn't come from a limited edition, it is still one of Dictador's popular products. This 12-year-old blend is matured in bourbon oak barrels and is finished off in sherry barrels. It has a beautiful amber color with soft reddish tones. There are sweet smells on the nose, like caramel and honey, and undertones of oak and coffee. It is round and powerful on the palate, with caramel, honey, and coffee complementing traces of cocoa. It has a long-lasting finish with subtle hints of oak.
This rum is a fantastic example of Dictador's Colombian excellence and the rums they produce. With only 300 bottles that went into circulation, this rum is as exclusive as they come. It was distilled in 1976 and left to mature for 40 years. In 2016 it was sold as a limited edition rum, and rum aficionados can look forward to a smooth, long-lasting finish.
Bringing two worlds together in a complex explosion of flavor is another of Dictador's limited edition rums, with only 378 bottles produced worldwide. It was distilled in a single vintage cask in 1976 before completing its maturing process. This rum is a beautiful dark mahogany color and strikes the nose with complex fruity aromas. There are tastes of dark chocolate, mocha, sea salt, pecans, and caramel on the palate. It finishes off with a sweet hint of caramel and marzipan.
This rum forms part of the Best Of Series, giving the rum connoisseur a taste of the best barrels of rum and whisky from this year. It was distilled in 1983 and sold in 2015 as a limited edition rum with only 336 bottles. This 32-year-old rum delivers mature notes on the nose and palate and a long-lasting finish.
This limited edition rum is produced in only 300 bottles worldwide and forms part of Dictador's Best Of series. It has a dark color but a soft taste and smell. Upon opening, it produces spicy, woody, and vanilla tones while containing hints of vanilla and caramel on the palate. The finish is spicy, making it perfect for cold winter nights.
With only 312 bottles of rum in circulation, this limited edition rum has a strong character with soft undertones. It was distilled in 1982 and sold in 2015. After a careful aging process, this 33-year-old rum gives a taste sensation to the rum enthusiast.
This rum was distilled in 1982, and after a meticulous aging process, only 306 bottles were produced. It is one of Dictador's most exclusive rums and has a strong aroma on the nose. One can expect an intense experience and a long-lasting finish on the palate.
This rum was distilled in 1978 and sold in 2015 as a limited edition spirit. Only 354 bottles were produced, making it an exclusive addition to any rum connoisseur's spirit collection. This 37-year-old rum was matured using careful aging techniques, with the Master of the distillery himself seeing that the process ran smoothly. It is light in color but intense on the palate with a strong finish.
With only 360 bottles produced, this rum is part of Dictador's exclusive range of rums. It was distilled in 1980 and sold as a 35-year-old rum in 2015. It is light on the nose but delivers an intense experience on the palate with a long-lasting finish.
This rum forms part of Dictador's Best Of Series, where the rums are aged in some of the oldest barrels from the Destileria Colombia. It was distilled in 1981 and was circulated in 300 bottles only. On the nose is a smoky aroma, yet one finds floral undertones on the palate. It has a strong and long-lasting finish.
This rum was distilled in 1979 and finished in a sherry cask before being sent to Leclerc Briant in Champagne, France. Once there, it was left to mature for another 8 months in a Tarandsaud & Seguin-Moreau cask. It is available in only 390 bottles worldwide and was sold as a limited edition in 2018. On the nose are caramel undertones and buttery scents complemented by French oak, vanilla, and toasted coconut. On the palate dance rich notes of honey, berry, and vanilla.
