



Santa Teresa 1796 Solera Rum
₹7,500.00 Original price was: ₹7,500.00.₹6,240.00Current price is: ₹6,240.00.
Product description
Light, heavy, and pot‑still rums are traditionally aged, then married and passed through four tiers of ex‑oak casks in a cascading solera, before a final rest in large French Limousin oak vats to integrate texture and balance at 40% ABV.
Tasting notes
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Aroma: Honey, caramel, dark chocolate, dried fruit, and polished oak with subtle spice.
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Palate: Silky and poised, showing vanilla, cocoa, nuts, hints of leather/tobacco, warm baking spice, and a measured sweetness.
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Finish: Long and refined with dried fruits, toffee, gentle oak tannin, and a touch of pepper/cocoa.
Available packaging sizes
700 ml and 750 ml are common in retail; 1 L formats are frequent in travel retail.
ABV
40% ABV.
Style or type
Solera‑matured dark rum (multi‑cask program) with a drier, elegant house style suited to sipping.
Company or producer
Hacienda Santa Teresa, Venezuela; single‑estate heritage with blending and solera aging conducted on site.
Distillery location
Aragua Valley, Venezuela, with high‑altitude warehouse conditions promoting slow, controlled maturation.
Awards
Widely decorated over decades and often cited as a benchmark solera rum in the super‑premium segment.
Expression or variant
Core 1796 sits alongside occasional special finishes (e.g., Speyside/Arabica Coffee Cask limiteds) and the broader Santa Teresa lineup.
Cask or barrel type
Progression through ex‑American whiskey and other seasoned oak within the solera; final integration in large French Limousin oak vats.
Still type
Blend of light, heavy, and pot‑still components to balance clarity, depth, and aromatic complexity.
Aged period
Blend contains rums from about 4 up to 35 years within the solera; the average age is lower than the top age, by design, for consistency.
Price (India focus)
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Delhi Duty‑Free — 1,000 ml — ₹7,790
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Bengaluru Duty‑Free — 1,000 ml — ₹7,300
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Mumbai Duty‑Free — 1,000 ml — ₹7,300–₹7,790
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India (retail, converted benchmark) — 750 ml — ₹4,800–₹5,400
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Note – This is an indicative price, not MRP. The state sets only the Minimum Selling Price (MSP). The sale price shown on our website is the Minimum Retail Price set by state govt. Retailers are free to set their own prices, so rates may vary across stores.
History
Created to mark Hacienda Santa Teresa’s bicentennial in 1996, the rum is crafted by Maestros Roneros using high‑altitude maturation and a solera that has never been fully emptied since first filled, ensuring continuity of character across batches.
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Tasting notes
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Nose: Molasses, toasted oak, vanilla, and a hint of dried fruit.
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Palate: Medium‑to‑full body with brown sugar, caramel, gentle spice, and soft cocoa.
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Finish: Smooth and warming with lingering molasses and light oak spice.
Pack/ABV
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Common sizes: 180 ml, 375 ml, 750 ml.
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ABV: About 40–42.8% depending on state labeling.
Prices and locations
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Jharkhand 750ml (JHR/GEN): ₹660.00
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Note – This is an indicative description, not MRP details. The state sets only the Minimum Selling Price (MSP). The sale price shown on our website is the Minimum Retail Price set by state govt. Retailers are free to set their own prices, so rates may vary across stores.
Brugal 1888 Gran Reserva Familiar Rum
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Blended from 5-14 year old rums double-aged in American oak then Pedro Ximénez sherry casks, offering rich, velvety smoothness with sherry sweetness and spice for connoisseur appeal.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: Dried fruits, vanilla, caramel, subtle sherry and oak. Palate: Velvety texture, toffee, nuts, dark chocolate, balanced spice and sweetness. Finish: Long, warm with lingering sherry, fruit, and mild bitterness.
Available Packaging Sizes
750ml.
ABV
40%.
Style or Type
Premium Aged Rum.
Company or Producer
Edrington Group (Brugal).
Brewery or Distillery Location
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.
Awards
Gold, International Wine & Spirits Competition 2024.
Expression or Variant
Gran Reserva Familiar.
Cask or Barrel Type
American oak and Pedro Ximénez sherry.
Still Type
Column and pot still.
Aged Period
5-14 years.
Release Year
Price
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750 ml price in Delhi (DEL/GEN): ₹5,000
Note – This is an indicative price, not MRP. The state sets only the Minimum Selling Price (MSP). The sale price shown on our website is the Minimum Retail Price set by state govt. Retailers are free to set their own prices, so rates may vary across stores.
Dictador 12 Years Solera System Rum
Product Description
A Colombian solera‑aged rum crafted from virgin sugarcane honey, partially pot‑distilled and column‑distilled, then matured in ex‑oak casks for a layered, silky, coffee‑tinged profile.
Tasting Notes
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Aroma: Roasted coffee, soft caramel, honey, vanilla, and toasted oak with dried seed and spice nuances.
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Palate: Manuka honey core with allspice, cocoa, caramel, vanilla, and warm oak tones in medium body.
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Finish: Creamy, long, with salted caramel, light oak, and lingering coffee sweetness.
Available Packaging Sizes
700ml
ABV
40%
Style or Type
Aged Rum (Solera)
Company or Producer
Dictador (Destilería Colombiana)
Brewery or Distillery Location
Cartagena, Colombia
Awards
Double Gold – WSWA Orlando 2013; Gold – WSWA Las Vegas 2012; World Spirits Award 2011; International Rum Expert Panel Gold 2010.
Expression or Variant
Dictador 10, 12, 16, 20, XO Platinum, XO Perpetual (range examples).
Cask or Barrel Type
Ex‑bourbon/American oak; sherry finish noted in some batches/finishes referenced regionally.
Still Type
Copper pot still and continuous column still blend.
Aged Period
Solera aged 8–14 years components, average 12 years.
Release Year
Ongoing core expression; brand heritage 1913.
Price
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700 ml price in Nagpur (NAG/GEN): ₹11,740
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700 ml price in Haryana (HAR/GEN, indicative): ₹9,000
Note – This is an indicative price, not MRP. The state sets only the Minimum Selling Price (MSP). The sale price shown on our website is the Minimum Retail Price set by state govt. Retailers are free to set their own prices, so rates may vary across stores.
Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva Rum
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Reserva Exclusiva is a rich, dessert‑leaning Venezuelan rum built predominantly from heavy pot‑still rums, aged in oak and expertly blended for cocoa, vanilla, dried fruit, and toffee complexity.
Tasting Notes
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Aroma: Cocoa, maple, dried fruits, vanilla, baking spice, and toffee over polished oak.
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Palate: Full‑bodied sweetness with chocolate, caramel, honeyed tropical fruit, and gentle spice from ex‑whisky oak.
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Finish: Long and silky with lingering vanilla, dark chocolate, and candied orange.
Available Packaging Sizes
700ml
ABV
40%
Style or Type
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Company or Producer
Destilerías Unidas S.A. (DUSA)
Brewery or Distillery Location
La Miel, Lara State, Venezuela
Awards
Multiple international awards; named Spirit Brand of the Year by Wine Enthusiast in 2018 as part of the brand’s accolades.
Expression or Variant
Reserva Exclusiva; Mantuano; Selección de Familia; Planas; Single Vintage; Ambassador; prestige limited editions.
Cask or Barrel Type
Primarily ex‑bourbon/ex‑whisky American oak; selective use of sherry‑seasoned casks noted across the range.
Still Type
Blend of pot still, batch kettle, and column distillation streams.
Aged Period
Blend includes rums aged roughly 8–12 years depending on batch and composition.
Release Year
Ongoing core expression; distillery established 1959.
Price
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700 ml price general (IND/GEN, indicative): ₹5,500
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750 ml price in Delhi (DEL/GEN): ₹4,800
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700 ml price in Goa (GOI/GEN): ₹5,300
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700 ml price in Delhi (DEL/GEN, duty-free): ₹4,890
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700 ml price in Mumbai (BOM/GEN, duty-free): ₹4,311
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Doorly’s 12 Year Old Rum
Product Description
A Barbadian molasses‑based rum aged 12 years in American white oak ex‑bourbon with a measured component from ex‑Madeira casks, delivering balanced oak spice, dried fruit, and vanilla complexity at sipping strength.
Tasting Notes
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Aroma: Toffee, vanilla, coconut, dried tropical fruits, toasted nuts, and polished oak.
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Palate: Medium‑full with caramel, banana, citrus zest, roasted coconut, nutty sherry tones, and warm baking spice.
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Finish: Long, dry‑leaning with cocoa, cedar, gentle tannin, and lingering vanilla‑oak.
Available Packaging Sizes
700ml
ABV
43%
Style or Type
Aged Rum (Barbados)
Company or Producer
R.L. Seale & Co. at Foursquare Distillery
Brewery or Distillery Location
St. Philip, Barbados
Awards
Foursquare recognized repeatedly as Rum Producer of the Year across major competitions; Doorly’s 12 frequently cited by specialist outlets for quality‑to‑value in core range.
Expression or Variant
Doorly’s range: 3, 5, 8, 12, 14, XO; limited Exceptional Cask selections appear separately under Foursquare.
Cask or Barrel Type
Predominantly ex‑bourbon; ~10% ex‑Madeira component in the 12‑year blend.
Still Type
Blend of copper pot still and column still distillates.
Aged Period
Minimum 12 years, fully tropically aged in Barbados.
Release Year
Launched mid‑2010s as a core age‑stated expression in the Doorly’s lineup.
Price
700 ml price general (IND/GEN, indicative): ₹5,300 (approx.)
Note – This is an indicative price, not MRP. The state sets only the Minimum Selling Price (MSP). The sale price shown on our website is the Minimum Retail Price set by state govt. Retailers are free to set their own prices, so rates may vary across stores.
Flor de Caña Gran Reserva 7 Year Rum
Product Description
A Nicaraguan rum slow‑aged for seven years in ex‑bourbon casks and blended to 40% ABV, delivering a drier, balanced profile suited to neat pours and elevated classic cocktails.
Tasting Notes
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Aroma: Caramel, vanilla, toasted nuts, orange zest, and polished oak.
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Palate: Medium body with toffee, roasted nut, cocoa, baking spice, and gentle oak tannin.
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Finish: Clean, medium‑long with lingering oak spice, citrus oil, and cocoa bitters.
Available Packaging Sizes
700ml
ABV
40%
Style or Type
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Company or Producer
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Brewery or Distillery Location
Chichigalpa, Nicaragua
Awards
Frequently cited by specialist retailers and competitions; brand recognized for sustainability initiatives.
Expression or Variant
Extra Seco 4; Gran Reserva 7; Centenario 12, 15, 18, 25; selective cask editions in some markets.
Cask or Barrel Type
Ex‑bourbon American oak under tropical maturation.
Still Type
Modern multi‑column distillation typical of Flor de Caña’s house style.
Aged Period
Minimum 7 years, slow‑aged under tropical conditions.
Release Year
Ongoing core expression within the Centenario/Gran Reserva lineup.
Price
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Bengaluru — 700 ml (case calc) — ₹7,347–₹8,233 per 12 (≈₹612–₹686/bottle before retail markup)
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Goa — 750 ml — ₹5,400 (single‑bottle retailer listing)
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International benchmark — 750 ml — ~USD $23–$24 ex‑tax (avg retail)
Note – This is an indicative price, not MRP. The state sets only the Minimum Selling Price (MSP). The sale price shown on our website is the Minimum Retail Price set by state govt. Retailers are free to set their own prices, so rates may vary across stores.
John Silver’s Treasured Premium XXX Rum
Medium body with classic molasses sweetness, soft vanilla and oak spice; works neat, with water, on ice, or simple rum‑cola highballs.
Tasting notes
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Nose: Caramel, vanilla, light oak, gentle spice.
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Palate: Molasses, toffee, cocoa accents, rounded spice.
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Finish: Warm, medium length with lingering caramel.
Packs
Listed in 750ml, 375ml, 180ml formats under the same strength convention in the register.
Prices
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180ml (PUN/GEN): ₹71.00.
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375ml (PUN/GEN): ₹141.00.
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750ml (PUN/GEN): ₹282.00.
Note – This is an indicative price, not MRP. The state sets only the Minimum Selling Price (MSP). The sale price shown on our website is the Minimum Retail Price set by state govt. Retailers are free to set their own prices, so rates may vary across stores.
Mount Gay XO Rum Latest Price
Product Description
XO is composed of mature rums typically 5–17 years old, tropically aged in American whiskey, bourbon, and Cognac casks, then blended to a 43% ABV profile emphasizing balance, depth, and a long, creamy finish.
Tasting Notes
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Aroma: Balanced vanilla, oak, and dry spice with ripe fruit tones such as banana, stone fruits, and subtle nuts.
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Palate: Salted caramel, baked fig, clove, dark chocolate, with creamy texture and discernible pot‑still fruit character.
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Finish: Long, smooth, and dry‑leaning with cocoa, tobacco/oak accents, and restrained spice.
Available Packaging Sizes
700ml is common globally; 750ml appears in select markets depending on local standards and importer formats.
ABV
43% ABV for the current XO Triple Cask Blend release.
Style or Type
Aged Barbados rum, single blended (pot and column), tropically matured and bottled without added sweetening for a classic Bajan profile.
Company or Producer
Mount Gay Distilleries Ltd., Barbados, with global brand stewardship under Rémy Cointreau.
Brewery or Distillery Location
Barbados, with aging and blending on island under tropical conditions.
Awards
The current XO notes recent gold medals at major competitions, reflecting strong category standing for the refreshed triple‑cask blend.
Expression or Variant
Sits above Eclipse and Black Barrel, alongside older/ltd expressions; the XO “Triple Cask Blend” is the active core SKU replacing the prior Extra Old blend.
Cask or Barrel Type
A blend of components matured in American whiskey, ex‑bourbon, and ex‑Cognac casks, each contributing vanilla, spice, dried fruit, and rancio‑tinged complexity.
Still Type
Traditional copper pot still and modern column still distillates blended for texture, fruit, and structure.
Aged Period
A range of 5–17 years stated for the components in the current XO, all tropically aged prior to blending.
Price
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Delhi Duty‑Free — 1,000 ml — ₹10,290
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Mumbai Duty‑Free — 1,000 ml — ₹8,982–₹9,981
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India (retail, converted benchmark) — 750 ml — ₹4,600–₹6,300
Note – This is an indicative price, not MRP. The state sets only the Minimum Selling Price (MSP). The sale price shown on our website is the Minimum Retail Price set by state govt. Retailers are free to set their own prices, so rates may vary across stores.
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