Francisco Jose Fernandez Perez “Don Pancho” was born in Cuba more than 76 years ago. 50 of those of which he dedicated to learn, research, develop, and make rum. He learned the tradition of Cuban style rum from his Mentor Ramon Fernandez Corrales. Graduating as a Biochemist and Microbiologist, at a time where the title “Master Blender” did not exist, he was the head of research and development for the Cuban brands; his input was fundamental during the transformation and upgrading of the Cuban Rum Industry
in the 1970´s.

With the perfect aromatic notes of oaken vanilla, caramel and maple sugar Don Pancho 8 Year Rum has a rich, mahogany color. A buttery caramel feel, with harmonious wood-aged rum flavors and macadamia nut, finishes with pepper complexity. It is aged 8 years in American Oak ex Bourbon Casks (Kentucky sourced).