Botran 12 Years Old Anejo 70cl

Rich, dark, and dessert-leaning without turning into a sugar bomb—this 12-year-old Guatemalan añejo is the kind of rum that instantly upgrades your home bar.

If you’re tired of rums that taste like straight vanilla syrup, this one’s your reset. You get real barrel character—toast, cocoa, gentle spice—plus a rounded sweetness that stays in check. It’s the sort of bottle that makes a Rum Old Fashioned feel like a proper drink, not a workaround.

What makes it worth your attention: it’s aged for 12 years, so the flavours have had time to knit together. Think caramelized fruit and brown sugar depth, with oak giving it structure and a slightly drier edge. It plays well with citrus too, so your Daiquiri can go from “poolside” to “wow, what’s in this?”

• Nose: Toffee, ripe banana, orange peel, cocoa, and a warm oak note.
• Taste: Caramel and brown sugar up front, then baking spices, roasted nuts, and a touch of dark chocolate.
• Finish: Lingering cocoa and toasted wood, with a little citrusy lift at the end.

In cocktails, it’s a workhorse with personality. Use it when you want depth in a Cuba Libre, a darker backbone in a Rum Old Fashioned, or a more grown-up Daiquiri that doesn’t rely on sweetness to be interesting.

It also makes a great “step-up” rum for anyone who’s been living on basic mixers—still friendly, just way more layered and satisfying.

Fun fact: Botran is known for ageing rum in Guatemala’s highlands, where cooler temperatures can slow maturation and help build a more measured, balanced flavour.