Bumbu XO Rum (700mL)

Extravagant and sexy XO Rum.   Brett and Brian Berish are the Midases of Spirits: whatever they start, it turns into gold. Luc Belaire sparkling wines, McQueen and the Violet Fog Brazilian Gin, and now Bumbu Rum. Following their successful Bumbu Original, they released a divine small-batch offering: Bumbu XO. The Rum was distilled and matured at an 120-year-old distillery in Panama, using local sugarcane and spring water. After that, the precious potion spent up to 18 years in ex-Bourbon barrels and received a lovely finish in white oak Sherry barrels imported from Andalusia.   The smooth and opulent Rum is a balanced sipping piece of art. It pampers your nose with aromas of toasted oak, vanilla and toffee, while your palate enjoys orange zest, spicy pepper and a touch of coffee. Even the bottle is a masterpiece. It's hefty and black, with a golden metal X in front, and a map of the Caribbean in the back. The best way to enjoy Bumbu XO is, naturally, neat, but it will work fantasti