{"product_id":"ron-malteco-15-year-old-reserva-maya-rum","title":"Ron Malteco 15 Year Old Reserva Maya Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003eRon Malteco 15 Year Old Reserva Maya Rum is a polished premium dark rum that marries Guatemalan-inspired heritage with Panamanian craftsmanship. Distilled from virgin cane honey and matured patiently in the mountains using the Solera system, it offers elegant smoothness, refined sweetness and graceful oak depth. A sophisticated sipping rum with timeless appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes \u0026amp; Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep amber with a golden glow, the nose opens with creamy vanilla, toasted coconut and ripe apricot, layered with milk chocolate and soft spice. The palate is silky and approachable, revealing butterscotch, honeyed nuts and gentle charred oak. The finish lingers beautifully with dried fruit, cinnamon and a subtle whisper of tobacco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ron Malteco – Varela Hermanos Distillery\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish-style Dark Rum\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Panama\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStills:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multi-column distillation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 years, Sistema Solera, American white oak barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature Serve:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neat in a tulip glass, or over a large clear ice cube with orange twist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCocktail Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mayan Old Fashioned deepens its buttery oak richness; a Highland Honey Sour adds citrus silk and golden warmth; Tropical Spice Daiquiri brightens ripe fruit notes; Mountain Espresso Martini turns decadent and velvety; Reserva Maya Manhattan layers dark spice and vermouth; while a Golden Age Negroni offers bittersweet elegance with orange lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCraftsmanship \u0026amp; Story\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced by family-owned Varela Hermanos, founded in 1908, Ron Malteco is crafted from estate-grown sugar cane transformed into virgin cane honey rather than industrial molasses. The spirit is then matured at altitude, where cooler mountain air slows oak extraction and preserves finesse. The result is a rum of remarkable softness and composure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecial Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted from virgin cane honey; matured for 15 years at 2,300 metres above sea level; Solera-aged for layered consistency; refined column-still elegance; ex-bourbon American white oak influence; and presented with distinctive Maya-inspired design reflecting its Reserva Maya heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRecognition \u0026amp; Accolades\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis acclaimed premium rum has earned international recognition:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble Gold:\u003c\/strong\u003e San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e18.5\/20 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gin \u0026amp; Rum Award Switzerland, 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e84.4\/100 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rum Ratings, 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBronze:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paris Rhum Fest, 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBronze:\u003c\/strong\u003e International Rum Conference Madrid, 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdmired for balance, smoothness and elegant mountain-aged character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect for Gifting or Sipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn excellent gift for rum lovers seeking refinement over intensity. Ideal for birthdays, corporate gifting, after-dinner sipping or sharing with guests who appreciate a smooth, premium pour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFast, Secure NZ-Wide Delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder online for fast NZ delivery. Lovingly packed with a selection of stylish packaging and a personal message option to complete the perfect gift.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ron Malteco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48058419708149,"sku":"1002464","price":119.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0128\/9499\/4522\/files\/Ron-Malteco-15-Year-Old-Reserva-Maya-Rum-700ml.png?v=1776937111","url":"https:\/\/cove27.co.nz\/products\/ron-malteco-15-year-old-reserva-maya-rum","provider":"COVE 27","version":"1.0","type":"link"}