Matusalem 23 Year Old Gran Reserva Rum

Matusalem Gran Reserva 23 is the house’s ultra-premium Solera expression—an elegant Dominican rum descended from an 1872 Cuban recipe. Expert blending of mature reserves yields remarkable smoothness and balance, presented in a refined, gift-ready bottle that speaks to heritage and craftsmanship.

Tasting Notes & Experience

Complex yet polished: aromas of caramel, toasted oak, coffee and orange peel. Silky palate of honeyed vanilla, molasses and dried fruit, unfolding warm baking spice. Long, graceful finish with lingering oak and cocoa.

Key Details

• Distillery: Matusalem Company
• Type: Dark Solera Aged Rum
• Region: Dominican Republic (Cuban heritage)
• ABV: 40%
• Volume: 700ml
• Stills: Column distillation (Spanish/Cuban style)
• Aging: Solera maturation in American oak
• Signature Serve: Neat or on a large cube

Cocktail Pairings

Rum Old Fashioned (orange oils over rich oak); Old Cuban (mint, lime and a sparkle of bubbles); Rum Manhattan (vermouth and spice for a luxurious nightcap); Dark ’n’ Stormy (ginger heat meets honeyed depth); Hazelnut Old Fashioned (nutty twist for dessert).

Craftsmanship & Story

Founded in 1872 by Spanish émigrés in Santiago de Cuba, Matusalem pioneered Solera techniques in rum. Today the family recipe endures in the Dominican Republic, where column-distilled reserves are married in oak for signature smoothness, balance and a distinctly Cuban-style elegance.

Special Features

Ultra-premium Solera blend of select aged reserves; 150-year legacy from Cuba to the Dominican Republic; beautifully presented bottle ideal for gifting; naturally smooth profile designed for sipping or elevated classic cocktails.

Recognition & Accolades

This rum has garnered global acclaim, recognised by critics and competitions alike:

• Double Gold: San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 2013
• Gold: San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 2014
• Silver: San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 2020
• Silver: San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 2015
• 95/100 Points (Gold): Guía Peñín

Celebrated worldwide for its refinement, character, and craftsmanship.

Perfect for Gifting or Sipping

A luxurious choice for milestone birthdays, anniversaries and corporate thanks—sumptuous neat, elegant over ice and superb in spirit-forward classics.

Fast, Secure NZ-Wide Delivery

Order online for fast NZ delivery. Lovingly packed with a selection of stylish packaging and a personal message option to complete the perfect gift.