SPIRIT-PRO-001 Professorado Caribbean Elixir

🥃 Overview & Origin

Brand: Professorado, produced by the ST. Nicolaus a.s. distillery in Slovakia, but using rum sourced from Panama, Jamaica, Nicaragua, and the Dominican Republic.

Alcohol content: Around 38% ABV – the original version typically comes in 500 ml or 700 ml bottles.

👃 Aroma & Taste

Color: Light amber to brownish-gold with mahogany highlights.

Aroma: A blend of cocoa, cinnamon, dried plum blossom, and freshly roasted coffee, combined with warm spices like dried orange peel and vanilla. Occasionally evokes a bourbon-like character.

Taste: Well-balanced and smooth, featuring layers of caramel, vanilla, chocolate praline, and a hint of zesty orange peel. Finishes dry with a mild oaky aftertaste.

🍸 Serving & Suggestions

Best enjoyed neat, without chilling, to fully appreciate its flavors.

Also suitable for cocktails: works well in classics like Rum & Cola, Dark & Stormy, or lighter sweet-style cocktail recipes.

Who is it for? Beginners, those who enjoy gentle flavor blends, and anyone who appreciates caramel‑vanilla notes without excessive complexity.

✅ Summary

Professorado Caribbean Elixir is an affordable rum elixir, blended from various Caribbean rums but finalized in Slovakia. Its aroma carries notes of caramel, vanilla, and mild spices, making it suitable for sipping or for use in light cocktails. Sweetness is moderate, with a slightly dry finish and a mild alcoholic kick.

Pros: Easy to drink, budget-friendly.
Cons: May be too sweet for those who prefer more complex rums.