Pampero Especial Rum - #7 of Best Dark Rum Labels

Pampero Especial Rum

Pampero Especial Rum can trace its history back to the early twentieth century. Beginning in 1938, the son of a poor Venezuelan fisherman named Alejandro Hernandez developed a unique distillation process. He exclusively used sugar cane that was harvested during Venezuala's humid dry season. He believed that the drier cane made for a smoother spirit. He also used only locally sourced Carbonero spring water in his rum. Today, Pampero Especial Rum is made the same way Hernandez originally devised nearly a century ago. The rum is known for being very intense, but with a surprisingly smooth finish. It is complex and spicy, but with an underlying gentle sweetness. Traditionally, Pampero Especial Rum is often enjoyed "El Ritual" style in its home country. This means accompanying the rum with a lime wedge dipped in brown sugar and instant coffee.