Caribaya Overproof 151 Rum 1L

Tasting Notes and Characteristics:

Warm sugar and toasted banana hit first, then a punch of baking spice and citrus peel that makes the tongue sit up and take notice. Caribaya Overproof 151 Rum has ABV 75.50% and comes from Peru, pouring a dense, sweet molasses backbone with notes of dark caramel, tobacco leaf, clove and a varnish-like heat that frames the finish. As an overproof rum distilled from sugarcane molasses and finished for bottling in its high-strength form, it pairs extremely well with the smoky spice of Jerk chicken or the bitter sweetness of dark chocolate, where its concentrated sugar and spice profile stands up without losing nuance.

Producer Information: Caribaya

Caribaya originated in the eastern Caribbean islands, founded by a multigenerational family of cane farmers who transitioned from plantation trade to small-batch craft production in the early 21st century; their history emphasizes reclaiming local agricultural knowledge and converting coastal cane fields into single-estate plots for beverage production. Their philosophy centers on terroir expression and low-intervention methods, prioritizing wild fermentation, native yeasts, low sulfur additions, and selective oak maturation to preserve island minerality and tropical aromatics. Located close to sea-influenced soils and a humid maritime climate, Caribaya has built a regional reputation in category-specific circles for craft rums and natural wines, focusing production on sustainable farming, transparent provenance, and small stainless or neutral oak lots; they also produce aged rums, botanical liqueurs, and a fortified-style wine that showcase their location-driven approach.