Panama
Panama rum guide: terroir, styles, top distilleries and bottles for collectors
Panama’s rum tradition blends century-old cane growing with modern precision. Between volcanic foothills and Pacific winds, cane thrives, yielding clean molasses and light-to-medium-bodied distillates that age beautifully in ex-bourbon oak. With 817 expressions on RumX, the country offers both everyday sippers and cellar-worthy releases. It’s Spanish-style elegance shaped by tropical aging and meticulous cask work.
RumX reviewers—7,073 strong—score the category at a 7.5/10 median. Expect chocolate and hazelnut, vanilla-caramel, orange zest and cedar smoke. From Abuelo’s classic range and smoky Two Oaks to chocolate-forward Compañero and characterful Demon’s Share, rum from Panama delivers smooth textures, moderate sweetness and reliable value across leading premium rum brands.
Popular rums from Panama
Top rated Panama rums
Las Cabras Planteray Panama (Germany & Austria) 1992
1992 32yr 50,5%
Sophisticated spice, coffee and chocolate
Las Cabras Zafra Master Series Aged 30 Years 1985
1985 30yr 40%
Sweet vanilla, caramel and oak; refined and gently warming.
Malecon 20 Years - Rare Proof - Small Batch Distilled 1999
1999 20yr 48,4%
Sweet, smooth, but quickly fades.
Romdeluxe Wild Series Rum Panama No. 24 (Batch 2) 1999
1999 22yr 63,7%
Bold, complex, unexpectedly deep rum experience.
Alcoholes Del Istmo Plantation Specialy selected for Heinemann Duty Free Shop 1996
1996 26yr 49%
Alcoholes Y Rones de Panama SA Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 47 2013
2013 11yr 64,2%
Bold flavors, smooth finish, intriguing complexity.
Perola Las Cabras Bellamy‘s Reserve Panama 1997
1997 24yr 52,3%
Rich, sweet, and nutty chocolate delight.
Flavour profile of Panama
Most frequently mentioned flavors
RumX drinkers praise Panama’s balance of approachability and flavor. Median 7.5/10, with crowd-pleasers like Compañero Extra Añejo (chocolate–orange warmth) and Abuelo XII Two Oaks (smoky oak, vanilla). Zafra 21 wins points for smooth depth, while Abuelo XV finishes add fruity nuance. Some entries are called too sweet or light at 40%, yet overall value, clean profiles and dessert-friendly notes keep bottles on repeat.
Popular distilleries of Panama
- Varela Hermanos 60 rums
- Bodegas de America S.A 45 rums
- Las Cabras 42 rums
- Malecon 31 rums
- Palirna U Zeleneho stromu 6 rums
- San Miguelito 1 rum
- Alcoholes Del Istmo 32 rums
- Don José 45 rums
All rums from Panama
- Malteco Seleccion 1980 37yr 40% RX1908
- Las Cabras Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 10 Don Pancho Origenes 1983 36yr 61% RX535
- Malteco Malteco Seleccion 1981 40yr 40% RX9883
- Perola Alcoholes Del Istmo Bellamy‘s Reserve Panama 1983 37yr 61% RX242
- Kuna Davidoff Of Geneva Cigar Cask Finish 42% RX1377
- Blackadder Raw Cask Rum 2000 20yr 51,4% RX13817
- Blackadder Raw Cask Rum Finest Panama Rum 2005 15yr 50,5% RX16041
- El Ron del Artesano Panama Rum - BA WB Sweetwine Cask 10yr 58,6% RX8460
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