Review: Juan Santos Antigua Reserva 21 Yr Old Rum

[Arctic Wolf]

This is the last review I am doing on a series of new Colombian rums that are entering the North American marketplace via my home province of Alberta. Allow me to introduce Juan Santos Twenty One Year Old Rum. I found this to be a tremendous rum with unmatched smoothness, and a wonderful soft clean finish.

Rum Review: Juan Santos Antigua Reserva 21 Yr Old Rum (http://therumhowlerblog.wordpress.com/2010/01/10/rum-review-juan-santos-antigua-reserva-21-yr-old-rum/)

[Arctic Wolf]

I just thought I would add this little cocktail to the review:

The Sloe Colombian Cocktail
a cocktail by Arctic Wolf

2 oz of Juan Santos 21 yr old Rum
1/2 oz of Sloe Gin
Dash Angostura Bitters (optional)
2 Large Ice cubes
1/8 oz Dry Vermouth
Slice of Lime
Maraschino cherry

Add the Juan Santos Rum, the Sloe Gin, and Angostura bitters with 2 Large ice cubes in a mixing glass and stir lightly. Pour the Dry Vermouth into a small chilled cocktail glass. Swirl the vermouth to coat all parts of the glass. Then pour the vermouth out and discard it. Spear a fresh maraschino cherry with a long toothpick and place it in the chilled cocktail glass and strain the mixed ingredients over the cherry (do not add the ice). Squeeze the lime slice over the glass to release a few drops of juice into the drink.