First Impressions
Casa Baru is a Panamanian distillery producing rum from cane syrup rather than molasses, using copper pot stills. This white expression showcases the natural elegance of Panamanian sugarcane with notes of grapefruit, grass, parsley, and delicate orchard fruit.
Tasting
The nose is elegant and fresh. Grapefruit leads with fresh grass and parsley adding an herbal dimension. Delicate orchard fruit provides sweetness, and the overall character is clean and refined.
The palate mirrors the nose with elegant grapefruit, grassy notes, and herbal complexity. Orchard fruit adds a gentle sweetness, and the character is smooth and refined for an unaged spirit. The cane syrup base provides a more delicate foundation than molasses.
The finish is medium with grapefruit, herbs, and a clean, crisp close.
The Bottom Line
At £27.95, Casa Baru White is a genuine bargain for this level of quality. The cane syrup base and pot still distillation produce a white rum of real elegance. Makes an exceptional Daiquiri and works beautifully in any cocktail where the white rum needs to contribute flavour rather than just alcohol.
