Casa Barú Spiced begins with a light two-year-old rum, chosen to let the natural botanicals and spices take centre stage. Vanilla, cardamom, allspice, cinnamon, cloves and grapefruit peel are macerated directly in the rum before it is filtered, gently rounded with a touch of sugar and bottled at 35% ABV. Aromatic and inviting, it opens with warm vanilla and baking spice, followed by layers of cardamom and clove balanced by the fresh citrus character of grapefruit peel. Smooth and approachable, with a rounded palate and a lingering spiced-citrus finish, it is delicious neat, over ice or mixed into cocktails.