Tasting Panel 94
Seductive and clean aromas of chocolate, cola, and dark cherry are abundant on the nose of this 86-proof spirit, which comprises a blend of hand-selected rums that were solera-aged for up to 24 years. Starting and finishing with caramel apple, the palate also leans toward black-peppered molasses with roasted coffee bean and anise.-TP

"This limited-release, 86-proof rum is named after Ernest Papa Hemingway yacht, the Pilar. The 24 represents the spirit s 24th solera taste profile in its artisanal blend, with seven hand-selected rums up to 25 years old incorporated in this blend. After solera aging in bourbon barrels, Port wine casks, and Spanish Sherry casks, the pot and column-distilled rum was further aged in Spanish Oloroso Sherry casks for approximately 30 days. With its deep auburn hue, the inviting nose speaks of fine English toffee and candied orange peel. Beyond that confident nose, the palate brims with refinement. Notes of date nut bread, pekoe tea, walnuts, dark chocolate, and grilled peaches swim in luxurious liquid satin."-Distiller Notes

Rum was served aboard warships, rationed to civilization-changing explorers and sustained the Founding Fathers as they plotted revolution. It also inspired one of the world's greatest adventurers.
It was consumed by men who understood you only get one shot at life. Hemingway was this kind of man. He lived his life in a state of perpetual motion, traversing the globe collecting tales each more epic than the last - and rum bore witness to it all.
Hemmingway had a great many passions, but his one true constant was his beloved boat, Pilar. She was the esteemed vessel that allowed America's literary giant to reach beyond the shoreline and feast on life. Papa's Pilar was crafted to harness that same spirit of adventure.-Distillery Notes