{"title":"Dos Maderas","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"dos-maderas-5-5-rum-750ml","title":"Dos Maderas 5+5 PX Rum 750ML","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDos Maderas 5+5 PX Rum 750ML\u003c\/strong\u003e is a blended Caribbean rum aged across two continents for a total of ten years, bottled at 40% ABV. Winner of a Gold Medal at the 2010 RumXP International Tasting Competition during the Miami Rum Renaissance, this expression stands apart for its unique triple-cask maturation that bridges Barbados, Guyana, and the sherry bodegas of southern Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABV: 40%  |  Origin: Barbados, Guyana \u0026amp; Jerez, Spain  |  10 Years Total Aging  |  Producer: Bodegas Williams \u0026amp; Humbert\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eProduction \u0026amp; Heritage\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDos Maderas 5+5 PX is produced by Bodegas Williams \u0026amp; Humbert, a historic sherry house based in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain. The liquid begins as a blend of rums distilled in Barbados and Guyana, where it spends five years maturing in American oak barrels under tropical conditions. The rum then travels to Jerez for a second chapter: three years in aged Palo Cortado sherry casks, followed by two final years in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks. Both sets of sherry casks previously held sherries aged for twenty years and carry certification from the Jerez-Xérès-Sherry Denomination of Origin—the oldest such appellation in Spain. This dual-continent, triple-cask approach creates a layered sweetness and oxidative depth that column-still or pot-still aging alone cannot replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy caramel and dried fruit—raisins, figs, dates—arrive first, followed by roasted pecans, vanilla, and sweet sherry undertones. Deeper investigation reveals charred oak and traces of cocoa beneath the fruit-forward top notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e The entry is rich and sticky with dark caramel and black cherry, transitioning at mid-palate into ripe tropical fruit seasoned with nutmeg and allspice. Pedro Ximénez influence drives layers of maple sweetness and tobacco leaf, while smoky oak provides structure against the sherry-drenched fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-heavy in body with a finely balanced, long-lasting fade. Lingering notes of dried fig, black licorice, and toasted wood slowly taper into warm baking spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eHow to Drink Dos Maderas 5+5\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat at room temperature is the most rewarding serve—a single large ice cube opens additional fruit aromatics without diluting the sherry influence. A splash of water can help tame the sweetness and reveal the herbaceous complexity underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn cocktails, the sherry-cask character adds depth that lighter rums cannot match. Try it in an \u003cstrong\u003eOld Fashioned\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the dried-fruit sweetness reduces the need for added sugar. It shines in a \u003cstrong\u003eRum Manhattan\u003c\/strong\u003e, its Palo Cortado and PX notes complementing sweet vermouth rather than competing with it. A \u003cstrong\u003eDark \u0026amp; Stormy\u003c\/strong\u003e with quality ginger beer plays well against the rum's baking-spice backbone and caramel weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eBest For\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroducing a whisky drinker to the world of aged rum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter-dinner sipping alongside dessert or a cigar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGifting someone who appreciates sherry-influenced spirits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding cocktails that call for a dark, complex base spirit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Dos Maderas 5+5 taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e It delivers rich caramel, dried fig, and raisin sweetness with layers of tobacco, roasted nuts, and warm baking spice. The Pedro Ximénez sherry cask influence is prominent, giving the rum a sticky, dessert-like quality balanced by smoky oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Dos Maderas 5+5 compare to Plantation 5 Year?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both are Caribbean-origin rums finished in non-traditional casks, but Dos Maderas spends significantly longer in wood—ten total years versus Plantation 5 Year's five—and matures in two distinct sherry cask types rather than cognac barrels. The result is a heavier, more sherry-forward profile compared to Plantation's lighter, fruit-and-vanilla character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Dos Maderas 5+5 good for sipping neat?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, its ten years of aging and triple-cask maturation produce enough complexity and smoothness at 40% ABV to reward slow, contemplative sipping without any mixer or dilution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Dos Maderas 5+5 made?\u003c\/strong\u003e The rum is distilled and initially aged for five years in Barbados and Guyana, then shipped to Bodegas Williams \u0026amp; Humbert in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, where it completes its final five years of maturation in sherry casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat foods pair well with Dos Maderas 5+5?\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark chocolate truffles complement the cocoa and dried-fruit notes. Aged Manchego cheese mirrors the Spanish sherry influence. Pecan pie echoes the roasted-nut and caramel character. Grilled stone fruits like peaches or plums amplify the rum's tropical-fruit undertones. Blue cheese with fig jam bridges the sweet-savory divide the rum already straddles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat sizes does Dos Maderas 5+5 come in?\u003c\/strong\u003e The standard retail format is the 750ml bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Dos Maderas 5+5 worth the price?\u003c\/strong\u003e It positions as a mid-range aged rum, but its decade of maturation across three cask types and two continents delivers complexity typically associated with higher-priced expressions, making it strong value within the premium aged rum category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWhy Dos Maderas 5+5?\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery few rums undergo maturation on two separate continents, and fewer still pass through three distinct cask types under the supervision of a certified sherry bodega. The use of twenty-year-old Palo Cortado and Pedro Ximénez casks—both verified under the Jerez-Xérès-Sherry Denomination of Origin—gives this rum a provenance and depth of sherry character that blending alone cannot achieve. Its Gold Medal at the 2010 RumXP International Tasting Competition confirmed what the production process suggests: this is a rum engineered for complexity. For drinkers exploring the intersection of Caribbean rum and Spanish fortified-wine culture, Dos Maderas 5+5 remains one of the most compelling expressions on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dos Maderas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44836684365993,"sku":"22563","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/1024\/6313\/files\/dos_maderas_px_5_5_rum__97757.jpg?v=1730466502"}],"url":"https:\/\/theliquorbarn.com\/collections\/dos-maderas.oembed","provider":"The Liquor Barn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}