Santa Teresa 1796 Solera Rum
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.
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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
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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 20 Years Solera System Rum
Product Description
A Colombian solera blend of rums matured for extended periods, crafted from sugarcane honey distillates and reduced slowly to 40% ABV, delivering layered notes of honeyed fruit, coffee, spice, and polished oak.
Tasting Notes
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Aroma: Orange blossom honey, morello cherry, dried cranberries, roasted coffee, caramel, vanilla, and light smoke.
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Palate: Cigar leaf, Demerara sugar, manuka honey, cocoa, cooked fruit, pepper, and spiced oak.
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Finish: Cinnamon, cedar wood, lingering coffee‑caramel with nutty undertones.
Available Packaging Sizes
700ml
ABV
40%
Style or Type
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Company or Producer
Dictador (Destilería Colombiana)
Brewery or Distillery Location
Cartagena, Colombia
Awards
Not centrally consolidated; positioned as a premium solera with strong critical tasting notes from specialist retailers and reviewers.
Expression or Variant
Core range includes 10, 12, 20, XO variants (Perpetual/Platinum) in addition to special finishes.
Cask or Barrel Type
Ex‑bourbon/American oak; solera system inspired by sherry maturation traditions.
Still Type
Blend of distillation types implied within house style for layered profile; specific breakdown not fully disclosed for 20 Years.
Aged Period
Solera blend with components reported between roughly 14–24 years, yielding an average 20‑year profile at bottling strength.
Release Year
Ongoing core expression; brand heritage dates to 1913.
Price
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700 ml price in Bengaluru (BLR/GEN): ₹13,910
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700 ml price in Mumbai (MUM/GEN): ₹17,900
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 Centenario 18 Year Rum price
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A Nicaraguan rum slow‑aged in ex‑bourbon barrels and blended to sipping strength, Centenario 18 emphasizes refined oak, dried fruits, cocoa, and spice with a clean, elegant profile.
Tasting Notes
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Aroma: Dark toffee, vanilla, orange peel, roasted nuts, and polished oak.
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Palate: Dry‑leaning caramel, cacao, toasted nuts, baking spice, and gentle tannin structure.
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Finish: Long, composed, with lingering oak spice, cocoa bitters, and citrus oil.
Available Packaging Sizes
700ml
ABV
40%
Style or Type
Aged Rum (Nicaragua)
Company or Producer
Compañía Licorera de Nicaragua (Flor de Caña)
Brewery or Distillery Location
Chichigalpa, Nicaragua
Awards
Frequently cited by specialist retailers and competitions; recognized for sustainability initiatives across the range.
Expression or Variant
Centenario 12; Centenario 15; Centenario 18; Centenario 25; occasional special cask editions.
Cask or Barrel Type
Ex‑bourbon American oak under tropical maturation.
Still Type
Modern multi‑column distillation typical of Flor de Caña’s style.
Aged Period
Minimum 18 years under tropical conditions.
Release Year
Ongoing core expression within the Centenario lineup.
Price
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Delhi — 750 ml — ₹4,800
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Karnataka (Bengaluru) — 700 ml — ₹7,347–₹10,433
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International (benchmark) — 750 ml — ~USD $54 ex‑tax (indicative)
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.
Kirk and Sweeney 12 Year Dominican Rum
Product Description
A Dominican molasses‑based rum aged in American oak, the 12‑Year is blended for approachable richness, balancing toffee, vanilla, dried fruit, and oak spice suitable for neat pours and classic cocktails.
Tasting Notes
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Aroma: Toffee, vanilla, molasses, dried fruits, and polished oak.
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Palate: Medium body with caramel, baking spices, cocoa, and gentle oak tannins.
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Finish: Warm, lingering vanilla‑toffee with light spice and cocoa.
Available Packaging Sizes
700ml
ABV
40%
Style or Type
Aged Rum (Dominican Republic)
Company or Producer
Marketed internationally by retailers; Dominican production and tropical maturation referenced across specialist listings.
Brewery or Distillery Location
Dominican Republic
Awards
Frequently cited by specialist retailers as a value‑forward sipper within the age‑stated Caribbean rum segment.
Expression or Variant
Core line includes 12, 18, 23‑Year expressions in many markets.
Cask or Barrel Type
Ex‑bourbon/American oak under tropical maturation.
Still Type
Dominican column‑distilled base blended to house style.
Aged Period
Minimum 12 years tropical aging.
Release Year
Ongoing core expression within the Kirk and Sweeney lineup.
Price
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International (converted) — 750 ml — ₹2,500–₹3,300
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International (converted) — 700 ml — ₹2,900–₹4,500
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.
Planteray 5-Year-Old Barbados Rum (Plantation old name)
Product Description
Molasses‑based rums are fermented about 3–4 days, distilled on pot and column stills, aged 3–4 years in Barbados ex‑bourbon, then another 2–3 years in Ferrand French oak, yielding a balanced, pastry‑forward profile.
Tasting Notes
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Aroma: Baking shop notes, vanilla, coconut, toffee, pipe tobacco, and dried fruit accents.
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Palate: Toffee, roasted oak, vanilla custard, light spice, and hints of tropical fruit, with a medium body.
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Finish: Medium length with cocoa/chocolate tones and gentle oak spice.
Available Packaging Sizes
700 ml is standard; regional formats can vary by market and importer.
ABV
40% ABV.
Style or Type
Aged Barbados rum, double‑matured (tropical ex‑bourbon, continental ex‑Cognac), pot/column blend.
Company or Producer
Maison Ferrand (Planteray/Plantation brand), with rum stocks from West Indies Rum Distillery, Barbados.
Brewery or Distillery Location
Barbados for primary distillation and tropical aging; finishing and blending in Cognac, France.
Awards
Retailers and competitions note regular medals and strong value scores for the 5 Year within the brand’s Signature Blends range.
Expression or Variant
Sits between Planteray 3 Stars (white blend) and XO/older cask finishes; part of the Signature Blends lineup.
Cask or Barrel Type
Initial ex‑bourbon American oak, followed by Ferrand Cognac casks for secondary maturation.
Still Type
Blend of copper pot still and column still distillates to balance texture and brightness.
Aged Period
Overall blend around five years by label; components see 3–4 years in Barbados plus 2–3 years in France, depending on batch.
Price
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India (aggregated) — 700 ml — ₹3,000–₹3,600
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India (aggregated) — 750 ml — ₹3,400–₹4,200
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.
Pyrat XO Reserve Rum
Product Description
A molasses-based amber blend emphasizing natural orange peel character, Pyrat XO leans confectionary and citrus, often described as marmalade-like with soft oak and brown sugar tones.
Tasting Notes
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Aroma: Intense orange peel, icing sugar, vanilla, and light molasses with oak spice.
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Palate: Sweet, viscous orange/marmalade, caramel, honey, and baking spice over a mellow core.
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Finish: Long, citrus-led with vanilla, spice, and light cane sugar nuance.
Available Packaging Sizes
Commonly 700 ml and 750 ml formats in retail depending on market and importer.
ABV
40% ABV.
Style or Type
Caribbean blended rum with pronounced citrus orientation and sweet, rounded profile.
Company or Producer
Associated with Patron Spirits/Anguilla Rums; blends sourced across the Caribbean and matured in mixed oak casks.
Brewery or Distillery Location
Blend of Caribbean origins; bottling and brand operations tied to Patron/Anguilla Rums historically.
Awards
Retailers position Pyrat XO as a distinctive orange-led sipping rum with wide consumer appeal; formal medal listings vary by year.
Expression or Variant
Sits below ultra-premium Pyrat Cask 1623; XO is the core widely distributed SKU.
Cask or Barrel Type
Aged in American oak and French Limousin oak to integrate vanilla, spice, and candied citrus notes.
Still Type
Blend includes high-ester components noted from Demerara sources among other Caribbean rums as part of the profile.
Aged Period
Older components are cited up to about 15–16 years within the blend, though most portions are younger.
Price
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Delhi — 750 ml — ₹4,500
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Bengaluru — 750 ml — ₹4,950–₹7,460
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India (online import) — 750 ml — ₹3,000–₹3,400 (converted benchmark)
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.
Red Beast Premium Aged Dark Rum
Description
A molasses‑based dark rum blended to a smooth, medium‑bodied profile with caramelized sweetness, soft oak accents, and gentle spice for cola and ginger‑ale highballs. The “Premium Aged” cue signals vatting with matured components for roundness and an easy, slightly sweet finish suited to casual sipping over ice.
Tasting notes
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Nose: Brown sugar, vanilla, and light molasses with a hint of toasted wood.
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Palate: Caramel, cocoa edges, mild spice, and rounded sweetness for balanced mixing.
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Finish: Warm and easy, with lingering molasses and soft oak spice.
Pack/ABV
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Common sizes: 180 ml, 375 ml, 750 ml on Indian state lists.
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ABV: Typically around 42.8% for dark rum labels in this class across Indian markets.
Price
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180 ml price: ₹200.00 (JHA/GEN)
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375 ml price: ₹400.00 (JHA/GEN)
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750 ml price: ₹800.00 (JHA/GEN)
Note – These are indicative prices observed on public rate references; actual shelf prices vary by state taxes, retailer margins, and availability within state‑set minimums.
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