Boplaas has embarked on a historical partnership with the century-old Columbian rum distiller, Dictador, in the production of its world-renowned 2Masters limited release. A 34-year-old rum distilled by Dictador will be finished in Calitzdorp, in barrels formerly used for Boplaas’s award-winning whiskies and ports.
For Boplaas, the partnership builds on its growing reputation amongst international spirits connoisseurs.
“We’ve always known our climate to be ideal for ageing spirits. It’s what makes our whiskies and brandies so unique and concentrated,” says Boplaas distiller Daniel Nel, the sixth generation at the Klein Karoo wine and spirits producer.
Boplaas is the first and only producer that Dictador has partnered with in South Africa and on the African continent.
The rum arrived in South Africa in August and is currently maturing in the Boplaas barrels. It will age for one year before being shipped back to Columbia for bottling and sale around the world.
Locally it will be made available to Boplaas club members and at the tasting shops of Boplaas in Calitzdorp, George and Hartenbos.
Boplaas enters historical global partnership
