The first-ever “Blonde” rum from Papas Pilar, this expression is bright and creamy, offering lively citrus and orchard fruit counterbalanced by sweet butterscotch and almond. Its both vivid and smoothideal for sipping or enduring tiki-style cocktails.

Origins & Craftsmanship

Papas Pilar Blonde is crafted through a solera blending process using carefully selected rums from the Dominican Republic, Panama, Venezuela, and Florida. These are married and finished in American Bourbon barrels and Spanish Oloroso Sherry casks to create a smooth, well-rounded spirit reminiscent of the light rums Ernest Hemingway favored in the 1930s.

Tasting Profile

Nose: Rounded aromas bursting with bright citrusgrapefruit, mandarin, key limemelding with vanilla, oak, and a touch of crisp almond.
Palate: Creamy and buttery, with flavors of apricot, butterscotch, mango, pineapple, and subtle tropical fruit notes.
Finish: Smooth, clean, and nuttylong-lasting and gently refreshing.

Cocktail & Serving Uses

This Blonde Rum shines in classic refreshing cocktails like a Hemingway Daiquiri or boat-style tiki drink. It also brings brightness to creative recipes like:

• Bitter Blonde (Blonde Rum, ginger beer, Angostura bitters, mint)

• RumRita (Blonde Rum, lime juice, Cointreau, Champagne)

• Pilargo (Blonde Rum with coconut water and pineapple juice)

Quick Overview

Characteristic Description Type Blonde Rum (first of its kind from Papas Pilar) Blend Solera blend of rums from Dominican Republic, Panama, Venezuela & Florida Finish Aged/finished in Bourbon barrels and Spanish Oloroso Sherry casks Aroma & Flavor Bright citrus (grapefruit, mandarin, key lime), vanilla, almond, apricot, butterscotch, mango, pineapple Texture & Finish Creamy, smooth, nutty, clean finish Proof 84 (42% ABV) Ideal For Hemingway Daiquiri, tiki drinks, sipping neat or over ice