CA - Spirits Portfolio

PARANUBES MEXICO, OAXACA In the highlands of northern Oaxaca, conditions are perfect for growing coffee, tropical fruits, and sugarcane. Paranubes Rum is produced by 4th generation aguardiente distiller Jose Luis Carrera. A true terroir driven spirit which speaks of the soil, climate, and hand of the maker. Paranubes Rum Oaxaca 108PF / 1.0L Fermented and distilled from four varieties of organically grown sugarcane, fermented naturally outdoors in open vats, and distilled in small copper pot stills. This savory rum has a fruity, grassy character and a vibrant sugarcane aroma that bursts out of the bottle. Incredibly versatile. Paranubes Rum Oaxaca Añejo 106PF / 750ML Classic Paranubes flavor with an added layer of complexity that really broadens the sipping experience. The nose is buttery and quite vegetal with beets and stewed tomatoes. On the palate, agave and cane flavors become a little more identifiable with a rich wave of black peppercorn and clove underneath. The finish starts with dried berry on vegetal notes and caramel before giving way to long-lasting peppercorn and clove. Paranubes Oaxacan Rum de Cana Criolla 109.2PF / 750ML Introducing Paranubes Rum Criolla Oaxaca Aguardiente de Caa Rum, an artisanal gem that pays homage to the rich cultural heritage of Oaxaca, Mexico. Crafted with traditional methods and a deep respect for the land, this exceptional aguardiente de caa rum showcases the true spirit of Mexico’s sugarcane fields. Distilled in the heart of Oaxaca, Paranubes Rum Criolla embodies the essence of “criollo” - a term used to describe native and traditional varieties. Made from 100% fresh pressed sugarcane juice, this rum captures the purest expression of the cane, reflecting the terroir and craftsmanship that make it truly unique.

PANAMA PACIFIC PANAMA Exposición Panamá-Pacific Rum is a Spanish-style molasses-derived rum made at the Ingenio San Carlos distillery in Panama. Production begins deep in the country’s interior, in the Provencia de Herrera region, where we harvest our sugarcane. Once harvested, we extract the succulent juices within a short twelve-hour window to retain their bright, fresh sweetness. begins with freshly distilled sugarcane being laid into used American Oak bourbon whiskey casks for 3 years initially, before a 6-year finishing, in used Tennessee and Canadian rye whiskey Our Blanco 3 Year rum displays subtle tropical aromas of gardenia and jasmine balanced with a vegetal tang of fresh green sugarcane. Flavors of banana pudding with vanilla wafer cookies, jungle-fresh papaya, and shortbread are balanced by a gentle acidity. The dry finish carries notes of white pepper, cinnamon, and pistachio. Panama Pacific 5YO Rum 80PF / 750ML The nose on the 5 Year displays prominent honeysuckle blooms mixed with soft vanilla and dark caramel. The aromas carry through to a palate of sweet-tart, caramel, Granny Smith apple that develops into Asian pear and Honeydew melon. The finish is soft and long, with lingering cedar notes. Panama Pacific 9YO Rum 94 80PF / 750ML Aromas of warm butter, flan caramel custard, and golden raisin float over a bed of spiced dried cherry and apricot. A casks that have been toasted, not charred. Panama Pacific 3YO Rum Blanco 80PF / 1.0L

sweet caramel palate quickly gives way to charred wet wood, with golden raisin close behind, before subtle coconut husk and banana notes lead to a nice, long, buttery wood finish.

¡AY CAÑITA! INGREDIENTS 1.5 oz Paranubes Rum .5 oz Mezcal Don Mateo Cenizo .5 oz Fernet de Vallet .5 oz simple syrup 1 dash Angostura bitters DIRECTIONS Combine all ingredients in a shaker tin. Add ice and shake until well chilled. Double strain into a chilled cocktail coupe with one ice cube. — LA LONCHERÍA OSCAR LEÓN BERNAL BROOKLYN, NY

92pts Beverage Testing Institute Panama Pacific 15YO Rum 80PF / 750ML

For the 15 Year expression, freshly distilled sugarcane is laid into used American Oak bourbon whiskey casks for 3 years before a 12-year finishing in used Tennessee and Canadian rye whiskey casks that have been toasted, not charred. Panama Pacific 23YO Rum 84.6PF / 750ML This rum opens with aromas of vanilla, tannins, and sugar toasted in Irish butter that meld with coconut, banana, and cherry-almond pastry. The palate presents a delicate caramel butter, before a bright warmth leading to rich wood, a little more cherry almond, then crushed cacao nibs. Delicious dessert notes fade into wood in the finish.

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