Ritero Xaperle Horkýže Slíže Rum

Ritero Xaperle Rum is a new release from the Slovak band Horkýže Slíže, launched on March 3, 2025. The band personally oversaw the entire process – from selecting Dominican rum, designing the label to the final bottling. It was produced by the distillery Alcoholes Finos Dominicanos, which is one of the most eco-friendly distilleries in the world.

The name of the rum reflects their 2004 album, Ritero Xaperle Bax, emphasizing the musical message of the entire edition. The blend is based on premium rums from the Dominican Republic made through column distillation, using sugarcane juice instead of molasses.

The rum ages 3–5 years in ex-bourbon barrels made of American white oak, gaining subtle notes of vanilla, caramel, and chocolate. It contains approximately 18 g of sugar per liter and has 40 % alcohol.

The aroma is rich, predominantly caramel-chocolate with hints of almonds, nuts, and tropical fruits like dried bananas and coconut. The taste is smooth, slightly sweet with pronounced notes of dark chocolate, caramel, roasted nuts, vanilla, and in the background, hints of dried figs and oranges. The finish is medium-long, smooth, with prevailing sweet and woody tones.

The rum is perfect for sipping neat or in cocktails like Xaperle Old Fashioned or Ritero-Piña-Bax.