Panama rum carries a gentler kind of power, tropical sweetness shaped by rainforest air, mountain breezes, and slow, steady aging. Plantation’s 2010 Vintage from the Don José Distillery captures the country’s rum soul with poise and precision. Opening this bottle feels like walking into a warm bodega surrounded by barrels soaked in fruit, spice, and time.

Plantation Panama Vintage 2010 – Don José Distillery 13 Years Old
Brand: Plantation | Category: Panamanian Vintage Rum | ABV: 51.4% | Origin: Panama | Vol: 700ml

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Honey, soft vanilla, candied citrus, light tropical fruit, toasted nuts, and gentle oak, like opening a wooden chest filled with warm sweetness and dried fruit.
Palate: Smooth yet powerful, layered with finesse. Notes of toffee, ripe pineapple, crème caramel, cocoa, orange peel, and roasted almonds unfold with steady warmth. The 51.4% ABV gives energy and lift, enhancing clarity without overwhelming the palate.
Finish: Long, elegant, and warmly spiced. Honeyed fruit, oak, and cocoa linger in a slow, balanced fade.

Production Details:
Distilled at Panama’s Don José Distillery, this rum aged for years in the country’s humid tropical climate, gaining natural richness and fruit-forward depth. It then traveled to France for Plantation’s signature Ferrand oak finishing, adding structure, spice, and refined polish. Thirteen years of combined tropical and continental maturation give this vintage both maturity and brightness.

Perfect For:
Relaxed evening sipping, slow appreciation, or moments that call for a rum with warmth, balance, and presence. Ideal for drinkers who want complexity delivered with smooth refinement.

Expert Notes:
Connoisseurs value Panamanian rums for their soft sweetness and gentle oak character. This 2010 vintage stands out for its harmony of fruit, caramel, and spice, lifted beautifully by its higher proof.

Customer Reviews:
“Silky, warm, and beautifully rounded. A standout Panama rum.”
“Great depth at 51.4%, smooth but full of character.”
“Balanced, fruity, and elegant. One of my favorite Plantation vintages.”

Interesting Fact:
The Don José Distillery is one of Panama’s most respected producers and is known for using sugarcane molasses from the country’s rich volcanic soils, a key contributor to the rum’s natural sweetness.

Serving Suggestions:
Neat to appreciate its full depth. A few drops of water bring out honey, citrus, and spice notes. Over a large ice sphere, it becomes creamier and sweeter.
Also excellent in a high-proof Rum Old Fashioned for a refined twist.

Distillery Background:
The Don José Distillery has been a cornerstone of Panamanian rum-making for decades, using column stills, tropical aging, and locally grown cane to produce smooth, honeyed spirits. Finished in France under Plantation’s dual-aging technique, this vintage embodies the best of both worlds, Panama’s natural sweetness elevated with French oak sophistication.