First Impressions
Dos Maderas — meaning 'two woods' — is a rum that literally crosses the Atlantic. A marriage of Barbadian and Guyanese rums, both aged at origin for five years, it is then shipped to Spain and matured for an additional year in very old Pedro Ximenez sherry casks. The concept is clever, and the PX influence is unmistakable.
Tasting
The nose is dominated by sherry. PX sweetness, dried fruit, raisin, vanilla, and gentle oak create a profile that will be immediately familiar to sherry wine drinkers. There's a wine-like quality that sets this apart from standard aged rums.
The palate is sweet and smooth. PX sherry influence is the star, with raisin, dried fig, and vanilla adding layers of sweetness. Gentle spice provides some counterbalance, and the character is rounded and easy-drinking. At 37.5%, it's light and accessible.
The finish is medium with sherry sweetness, dried fruit, and a clean close.
The Bottom Line
At £39.25, Dos Maderas offers an interesting concept at a fair price. The PX sherry cask finish gives it a distinctive character that differentiates it from the crowd. If you enjoy sherry-finished spirits, this is worth a try — particularly as an after-dinner pour.
