Opthimus 21 Magma Cum Laude is a rum from Oliver & Oliver, originating from the Dominican Republic. The rum is made from sugar cane and aged using the Spanish Solera method for up to 21 years, resulting in well-rounded, juicy notes of fruit and bitter chocolate in both aroma and taste complexity.
The name "Magma Cum Laude" translates to "with great praise," highlighting the quality of the rum and the masterful rum craftsmanship.
The rum is produced from sugar cane using column distillation and is aged for a minimum of 21 years in bourbon oak barrels, with some editions also including barrels from single-malt whisky or port wine. The Solera method ensures a blend of older and younger rums in a beautifully harmonious mix. The bottles are hand-numbered, indicating a limited edition with special attention to production.
Oliver & Oliver Internacional is a family-owned company with Cuban roots based in the Dominican Republic. It is known for precise blending and aging of dark rums, often achieving more than decades of aging.
Opthimus 21 Magna Cum Laude is a showcase of masterful blending and aging – a deep, dark rum with 21-year Solera aging, offering a richness of flavors from coffee to cocoa to fruity and honeyed notes. It is full of complexity, elegantly balanced, and therefore ideal as an exclusive gift or for slow sipping on special occasions.
